Mar 1, 1997
Widespread two-day rainfall totals for March 1 and 2 generally ranged from 2.4 to 3.4 inches across much of Monroe County. The heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding across the county. Sunfish Creek in the eastern part of the county was among the first creek to be reported out of its banks during the evening of March 1st. State Route 78 was also under water where the creek crosses the road. Numerous other streams and roads became flooded overnight. A total of 15 township roads were closed
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5613202). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Monroe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.