Several cold fronts passed through southeast Ohio in the span of a few days, resulting in flooding due to both excessive rainfall and a rise in rivers, creeks, and streams. Numerous roads were closed in various counties across this portion of the state due to high water as well as flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the rising rivers.

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 08:00:00 to 14-FEB-20 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed across the county due to flooding, including State Route 325, State Route 233, and State Route 141. On the evening of the 14th, a 73 year old man drowned in the flood waters at the intersection of State Route 141 and German Ridge Road. The man drove his car into the high water and was overcome by the rushing water.

Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 08:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS OHIO UNIV ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding, including State Route 329 near Broadwell, State Route 56 near Hocking, and State Route 681 near Albany.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 08:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT BLANCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, including State Route 681 in Snowville, and State Route 124 and State Route 143 in Rutland.

Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 08:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The intersection of State Route 93 and State Route 373 in Ironton was closed in both direction due to high water. State Route 650 was also closed due to flooding in both directions between the town of Hanging Rock and County Route 21.

Flood in JACKSON, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 08:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 233 was closed in both directions between Oak Hill and the Gallia County line due to flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 08:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELBA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 145 near the town of Lower Salem was closed due to high water.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 15:00:00 to 14-FEB-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIPPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Duck Creek near Whipple rose out of its banks in the afternoon of the 13th, cresting around 12.6 feet later on that evening. The creek returned to its 12 foot bankfull level early on the morning of the 14th. Sections of State Routes 26, 821, and 145 began to flood with water on the roadways.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-20 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

On the morning of February 13th, the Little Muskingum River in Bloomfield rose out of its 16 foot bankfull level. Later on that evening, the river crested just above 20 feet, and then receded back down into its banks during the early morning hours on the 14th. While the river was above its bankfull level, the intersection of Route 26 and Route 260 began to flood.

Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 10:00:00 to 15-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The section of the Ohio River near Ironton rose above its 52 foot minor flood stage on the morning of the 14th. It crested late that night at 52.6 feet, and returned to its banks during the early afternoon hours on the 15th. During the time the river was above its banks, low areas along Storms Creek in Ohio were flooded.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 11:00:00 to 14-FEB-20 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Shade River near Chester rose out of its 17 foot bankfull level on the morning of the 13th, cresting at 18.2 feet early on the 14th. The river then returned to its banks after daybreak on the 14th. While the river was risen, minor flooding of low lying areas occurred, particularly at the Sugar Run Creek Bridge and Shade River Bridge.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 13-FEB-20 06:30:00 to 14-FEB-20 03:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The West Fork of Duck Creek near Macksburg rose above its 13 foot bankfull level on the morning of the 13th, cresting later on that afternoon at 13.81 feet. It later returned to its banks during the early morning hours on the 14th. Minor flooding occurred at the campground next to the gage, as well as a few homes on the left bank of the creek.