Feb 7, 2018
A low pressure system moved through the southern Ohio River Valley on the 6th, crossing the middle Ohio River Valley on the 7th. This system tapped into moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and brought a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall. Many rain gauges across southeastern Ohio reported 24 hour rainfall amounts of 1.0 to 1.3 inches, resulting in minor flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 729821). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Gallia County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.