Apr 23, 2005
A flood control ditch was blocked in the city of Ione when a thunderstorm with heavy rain moved through the area. As a result water backed up in the streets of the downtown Ione area flooding several businesses. One business reported having at least 14 inches of water inside. No significant damage was noted at any of the businesses from the flash flood. The property damage from this event is estimated at $2,000.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5442762). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Morrow County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.