A strong, slow moving storm system moved through the Ohio River Valley on March 31st. This brought widespread rainfall to the Middle Ohio River Valley. There was some training of storms, leading to localized rainfall amounts of around 2 inches. As creeks and streams rose, numerous roads were closed due to high water, with some flooding lingering into the morning of April 3. An apartment building was evacuated mid day on the 31st due to rising water in Allensville in Vinton County, however in the end, no damage was reported to the building.
The West Fork of Duck Creek at Macksburg in Washington County, topped it banks late afternoon on March 31, cresting about half a foot above its bankfull level of 13 feet overnight, with the flooding coming to an end early morning on April 1. The river gauge on Monday Creek at Doanville in Athens County, rose above bankfull stage (16 feet) on the evening of March 31, crested that night just above 16 feet, and remained out of its banks until about noon on April 1. Raccoon Creek at Bolins Mills in Vinton County was out of its banks for several days. The creek rose above bankfull of 14 feet on the evening of the 31st, crested at about 16 feet late on the 1st, and remained above bankfull until early morning on the 3rd.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 31-MAR-17 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-17 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding. This included State Route 681 near Gilkey Ridge Road, State Route 124 in Rutland, and State Route 143 near Old Landfill Road.

Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 31-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 31-MAR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST CLAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rainfall caused flooding across northeastern Athens County. Multiple roads were closed due to high water, including routes 56, 356, 681, and 685.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, OHIO
From 30-MAR-17 21:00:00 to 31-MAR-17 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer measured 2.07 inches of rain.

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 31-MAR-17 08:00:00 to 31-MAR-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DANIEL XROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rainfall caused water to pond, flooding a low spot along State Route 141.

Flood in JACKSON, OHIO
From 31-MAR-17 07:50:00 to 31-MAR-17 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous roads were closed across northwestern Jackson County due to flooding. This included State Route 327 northwest of Wellston.

Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 31-MAR-17 08:00:00 to 31-MAR-17 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLENSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads across central Vinton County were closed due to flooding. This included portions of US 50 near McArthur and also near the intersection of US 50 and Carpenter Road at Allensville.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 31-MAR-17 16:30:00 to 31-MAR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rises along the West Fork of Duck Creek lead to minor flooding of lowlands and campgrounds near Macksburg.

Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 31-MAR-17 19:00:00 to 31-MAR-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILKESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding along Raccoon Creek resulted in multiple closed roads. Some of the impacted roads include State Routes 143 and 346.