Dec 16, 2019
A strong storm system brought a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall to the middle Ohio River Valley on the 15th and 16th. Over a roughly 36 hour period, 1.5 to 3 inches of rain fell. This led to flooding along creeks, streams, and eventually smaller rivers as the water worked through the system.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 862729). 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.