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Flash Flood — Meigs, OH

Jun 10, 2021

Property Damage
$10K
Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A moist airmass was in place on June 10th in response to a slow moving upper level disturbance crossing through the Ohio Valley. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms were focused over southeast Ohio and resulted in flash flooding to occur near Pomeroy, where a local roadway became impassable due to high water.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 959625). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Meigs, OH

This event is one of many recorded floods in Meigs County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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