Mar 1, 1997
Estimated rainfall of 5 to 10 inches across the county in less than 36 hours caused numerous creeks and streams to rise out of their banks. Numerous roads were covered and at least 2000 people were evacuated as water rose into many area homes. Several cars were washed away. Across the county, at least 10 bridges were washed out, 200 homes damaged beyond repair, and 400 additional homes received reparable damage.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5596878). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Scioto County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.