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Flash Flood — Mahoning, OH

May 28, 2019

An area of low pressure over Ohio drifted northeast driving a weak cold front south into the area in the evening. A lake breeze set up a convergence zone inland which enhanced storm development. Storms were slow movers and had rainfall rates around 2 inches per hour. This produced localized flooding in some areas.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 820924). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Mahoning, OH

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