Jan 7, 1998
Rains of 1.5 to over 3 inches fell along a frontal boundary in 12 to 18 hours. The heaviest rains in southeast Ohio were over Perry, Vinton, and Jackson Counties. McArthur reported 3.25 inches of rain. The Middle Fork of Salt Creek flooded around Ratcliffsburg in Vinton County. Some evacuations were required in western Vinton County. Many roads were closed across the 8 counties.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5627952). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Vinton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.