Jul 18, 1996
Stewart Run went out of its banks. Flooding was also reported along Pursley Creek near Oak Forest. Flash flooding occurred in Holbrook. Several cars were flooded and swept into buildings and other cars. A cabin along Hargus Creek was swept 0.5 miles downstream. Flowing flood waters also destroyed some crops and a foot bridge was destroyed.The South Fork of Wheeling Creek at Ryerson Station also went over its banks. Nearby roads were flooded.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5574544). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Greene County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.