Jan 23, 1996
By the 23rd many tributaries to the Ohio river had already crested and were receding back within their banks. However, a significant rain event occurred on the 23rd bringing over 2 inches of rain to South Central areas with lesser amounts to the north. Many tributaries were pushed back into flood on the 24th, and the flood crest moved downstream on the Ohio river. While most tributaries only experienced minor to moderate flooding, backwater flooding from the Ohio resulted in major flooding al
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5569776). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Highland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.