Mar 1, 1997
Estimated rainfall from 5 to over 12 inches across the county in less than 36 hours caused area creeks and streams to rise out of their banks. Numerous roads were covered by water causing several vehicles to stall in the water. Some people had to be rescued from their vehicles. Three bridges were washed out and water flooded into some homes. An area man drowned when water engulfed his truck along the North Fork of the Licking River.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5596883). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mason County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.