The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moved into the area late on August 17th into early August 18th leading to heavy rainfall in the Ohio Valley. Multiple instances of flooding occurred along portions of southeast Ohio throughout the morning of August 18th, where rainfall amounts of around 3 to 4 inches fell. One weather station in particular near Athens reported just over 5 inches of rain during this time. Flash flooding occurred along multiple roads and state routes throughout southeast Ohio. The most notable was the closure of both lanes of US-52 for a brief time in Lawrence County due to high water issues.

Flash Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 04:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Leading Creek rose out of its banks leading to flooding along Lasher Road and Davidson Road near the community of Rutland.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 04:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Both directions of US-52 were closed near the town of Coal Grove due to water over the roadway.

Flash Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 04:05:00 to 18-AUG-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLINS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was observed near the intersection of Stanley Road and State Route 356 near the town of Knox.

Flash Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 04:10:00 to 18-AUG-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLINS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was observed along the eastbound lanes of US-50 southwest of the town of Knox.

Flash Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 04:30:00 to 18-AUG-21 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding occurred along Route 278 near Lake Hope State Park.

Flash Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 05:30:00 to 18-AUG-21 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding occurred along State Route 356 near the intersection of State Route 356 and State Route 681.

Flash Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 05:40:00 to 18-AUG-21 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was observed along Washington Road in the town of Albany.

Flash Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 06:30:00 to 18-AUG-21 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

North of the town of Glouster, flooding occurred along State Route 13.

Flash Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 06:35:00 to 18-AUG-21 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was observed along State Route 682 near the community of The Plains.

Flash Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 18-AUG-21 06:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW FLOODWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding occurred along State Route 691 near the community of Glen Ebon.