Jan 19, 1996
Flooding from the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers met nearly simultaneously at the Point in Pittsburgh. The flood waters then flowed down the Ohio River. Widespread one to two inch rains, plus runoff from snowmelt in the West Virginia and Maryland mountains, combined to create major flooding along the Ohio River. The Ohio River went above flood stage at East Liverpool, Ohio around 10 pm EST on the 19th. The river crested 10.8 feet above the 14 foot flood stage at East Liverpool. Subsequent rise
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5544501). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Brooke County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.