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Flash Flood — Columbiana, OH

Jun 10, 2018

A wavy and nearly stationary frontal boundary was in place near the Mason-Dixon Line. Morning clouds hindered destabilization somewhat, but afternoon clearing and the arrival of a mesoscale low allowed storms to blossom during the afternoon and evening. Although a few wind damage reports were received, flash flooding was the main focus of this event. Flooding reports were received from Columbiana, Jefferson, and Harrison Counties in Ohio. Tree damage from severe thunderstorm wind also occurre

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 768072). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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