A strong cold front moved across the Ohio River Valley during the afternoon of March 1. Strong storms had developed near this cold front well to the west the day before, and raced through the middle Ohio River Valley early on the 1st as a severe squall line producing widespread damaging wind gusts. Heavy rainfall from training storms also produced flash flooding as 1-2 inches of rain fell over several hours. The flash flooding combined with the wet ground eventually lead to river and stream flooding during the afternoon of the 1st through the 2nd.
The Muskingum river at Beverly, spilled over its banks on the evening of the 1st, and remained in flood stage for several hours. The river had a crest of 29.3 feet, just above the flood stage of 29 feet. This caused minor flooding of several homes, roads and lowlands next to the river.
The Hocking River at Athens rose out of its banks just after noon on the 2nd, and remained above flood stage through mid morning on the 3rd. The river crested at just over 21 feet, about a foot over flood stage of 20 feet. This resulted in minor flooding of lowlands and campgrounds along the river.
Other smaller creeks and streams, such as Duck Creek, the Little Muskingum, Raccoon Creek, Shade Creek and Symmes Creek all rose out of their banks. The Raccoon Creek was the last to return below bankfull, early on the 4th. According to the Ohio DOT, various roads were closed due to the flooding across Southeast Ohio.

Tornado in MEIGS, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 09:07:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANGSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team found damage consistent with a EF-1 tornado near Langsville, OH. Multiple trees were snapped. A small shed was ripped from its foundation and blown several feet away. A porch was torn from a house, lifted over the house and deposited on the other side. The house also had some shingle damage. A large barn suffered significant damage. The metal roof was torn off and thrown up to 200 yards away. It appeared that two side walls of the barn collapsed after loss of the roof. Wind were estimated to be 100 mph.

Flood in PERRY, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 to 02-MAR-17 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSSENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed due to high water across southern Perry County as a result of continued minor flooding on Sunday and Monday Creeks, and their smaller feeder creeks.

Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 to 03-MAR-17 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding on Sunday and Monday Creek, that lead to flooding along the Hocking River.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 09:14:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEPORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a mobile home along Oliver Street and a steeple was blown off a church on Pearl Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESAPEAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a parked car.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 11:33:00 to 02-MAR-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding along the Shade River, Leading Creek, Thomas Fork and their smaller tributaries.

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 11:40:00 to 02-MAR-17 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed across the western part of the county due to flooding along Symmes Creek.

Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 to 03-MAR-17 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Raccoon Creek was above bankfull, closing multiple roads, including sections of SR 328 and 278.

Flash Flood in PERRY, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 10:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW STRAITSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple roads were closed due to high water across southern Perry County as a result of flash flooding on Sunday and Monday Creeks, and their smaller feeder creeks.

Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 11:40:00 to 02-MAR-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK CAMP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding along Symmes Creek.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding on Duck Creek and the Little Muskingum River, along with their smaller feeder creeks.

Flash Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 09:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 328 was closed in both directions due to flash flooding along Raccoon Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOODWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree fell and took out several electric poles.

Flash Flood in PERRY, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 10:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROOKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Rising waters due to flash flooding caused minor damage to an apartment building.

Flash Flood in PERRY, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 08:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROOKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water rescues were reported due to flash flooding in Roseville.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 22:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several homes, sections of Route 60, and areas of farmland were flooded due to flooding on the Muskingum River at Beverly.

Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 11:34:00 to 04-MAR-17 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLINS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Raccoon Creek at Bolins Mills remained in flood stage following heavy rain. This closed multiple roads across the eastern part of the county.

Flash Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 10:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRATTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 278 was closed in both directions due to flash flooding from Raccoon Creek and some of its smaller tributaries.

Flash Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 10:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS OHIO UNIV ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along portions of Rockcamp Creek, Mud Lick Run and Hewett Fork. This closed portions of SR 56, SR 356, and SR 691 due to the high water.