Jul 7, 2020
An upper level ridging began to flatten on July 7th and several weak shortwaves began to cross the region. With warm, moist conditions lingering showers and storms were promising. Weak steerage aloft prompted storms to slowly throughout the afternoon, a few areas had some flooding concerns. Cold core downdrafts created strong wind gusts at the surface.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 903751). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tuscarawas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.