Jan 4, 2004
Rivers began to rise January 2 because of snow melt and temperatures 20 degrees above normal. Two to 3 inches of rain fell January 3 and 4, causing rivers in Eastern Ohio to rise. Numerous small streams flooded first, followed by the rivers: Muskingum River at Coshocton rose above flood stage (15 ft) 6 AM on 4th; crested 18 ft at 6 AM on 5th; fell below flood stage 7 AM on 10th. Wills Creek at Cambridge rose above flood stage (15 ft) 6 PM on 4th; crested 20.1 ft at 6 AM on 5th; fell below flood
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5380677). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tuscarawas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.