Jan 27, 2012
Rain began during the morning of the 26th and diminished on the 27th. A rainfall maximum of around 1.5 inches fell over the Little Muskingum River basin. At Bloomfield in eastern Washington County, the river rose about 13 feet and crested slightly over 19 feet during midday on the 27th. Bankfull is around 16 feet. Roads were blocked or closed, including portions of Route 260 and 26. Smaller streams also overflowed. No significant damage occurred to structures.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 356585). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.