Periods of moderate to heavy rain occurred on February 17th into the 18th in response to a passing cold front. Southeast Ohio took the brunt of precipitation, resulting in 1 to 2 inches of rainfall accumulations. Many state roads in this portion of the state were forced to close due to the deluge of water along the roadways and were closed for over 24 hours. The rain concluded on the 18th as the cold front completed its passage, but flooding issues extended into the next days as many of the mainstem rivers rose out of their banks and inflicted minor flooding in areas adjacent to the river.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 06:19:00 to 19-FEB-22 00:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Muskingum River near Bloomfield rose out of its 16 foot bankfull level just before sunrise on the 18th. The river crested at 20.64 feet that afternoon before returning to its banks just after midnight. This resulted in minor flooding at the intersection of Route 26 and Route 260 along with minor flooding at the nearby hay field adjacent to the river.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 02:23:00 to 19-FEB-22 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Muskingum River at Beverly rose out of its 29 foot flood stage just after midnight on the 18th and would not return to its banks until the afternoon of the 19th. While in flood stage, the river crested at 33.28 feet and resulted in flooding of nearby fields, farmlands, and homes. High water crept close to Route 60, but only reached the local roads in Beverly that reside south of Route 60.

Flood in MORGAN, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 03:18:00 to 19-FEB-22 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CONNELSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

During the early morning hours of February 18th, the Muskingum River in McConnelsville rose out of its 11 foot flood stage. The river crested at 12.66 feet late that morning and did not return to its banks until the afternoon of February 19th. While out of its banks, much of the town of McConnelsville was flooded as well as State Route 376 and State Route 669. Many homes in the town observed flooding in their yards.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 19-FEB-22 08:15:00 to 19-FEB-22 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Belleville Lock of the Ohio River observed the river rising out of its 35 foot flood stage on the morning of February 19th. The river crested at 36.53 feet just before sunrise on the 20th and returned to its banks that evening. While this portion of the Ohio River was in flood, Ohio State Route 124, which resides adjacent to the river up to the Meigs/Washington County line, flooded as well as smaller roads that feed into Route 124.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 02:24:00 to 19-FEB-22 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The West Fork of Duck Creek in Macksburg rose out of its 13 foot bankfull level early on February 18th. After cresting at 15.57 feet late that evening, the creek returned to its banks after daybreak on the 19th. This resulted in flooding across fields and campgrounds adjacent to the creek as well as several homes. High water also spilled onto State Route 81 and Broad Street.

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 07:30:00 to 19-FEB-22 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes of State Route 775 North were closed due to high water as were several other major roadways in the county. This included State Route 233 West and State Route 554 East.

Flood in JACKSON, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 07:30:00 to 19-FEB-22 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MABEE CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes of State Route 139 were closed due to high water from Spruce Hollow Road down to State Route 279.

Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 07:30:00 to 19-FEB-22 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several of the major roadways in Athens County were closed from the morning of the 18th until the next day due to high water along the roadways. These included SR-13, SR-329, SR-356, SR-56, SR-681, and Oakdale Road.

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 17-FEB-22 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERPOINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was observed along several roadways on the evening of the 17th, including the intersection of White Oak Road and Ohio State Route 554, the intersection of Hannan Trace Road and Ohio State Route 775, and along Ohio State Route 850.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 19-FEB-22 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

State Route 821 observed high water from Cumberland Road to Broad Street, resulting in all lanes to be closed. All lanes of State Route 145 South were closed from Schott Hollow Road to Thompson Street due to flooding.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 07:30:00 to 19-FEB-22 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes of State Route 124 were closed due to high water from State Route 325 to State Route 7.

Flood in MORGAN, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 03:00:00 to 19-FEB-22 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes of State Route 376 were closed early on the morning of the 18th due to high water from Taylor Drive to State Route 266. Later that morning, State Route 78 East also closed due to flooding from Township Road to State Route 83.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 10:54:00 to 19-FEB-22 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIPPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Duck Creek near the town of Whipple rose out of its 12 foot bankfull level on the morning of February 18th. After midnight the creek crested at 14.33 feet then returned to its banks after sunrise on the 19th. With the creek out of its banks, minor flooding occurred along State Routes 26, 821, and 145.

Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 19-FEB-22 16:26:00 to 19-FEB-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Hocking River at Athens rose out of its 20 foot flood stage late in the afternoon on February 19th. The river remained above its flood stage for only a brief period of time and was back in its banks that evening. Low lying areas around the river and the nearby campground observed minor flooding between Athens and Coolville while the Hocking River was out of its banks.

Flood in PERRY, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 07:30:00 to 19-FEB-22 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Along State Route 668 from State Route 204 to Township Road 65, all lanes were closed due to flooding. All lanes of State Route 204 were also closed due to high water near the intersection of Gower Road. State Route 93 also observed water from State Route 13 to Township Road 402, resulting in road closures.

Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 07:30:00 to 19-FEB-22 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All of the westbound lanes of State Route 56 beyond Locust Grove Road were shut down due to high water.

Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 18-FEB-22 07:31:00 to 19-FEB-22 01:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANDERHOOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Shade River rose above its 17 foot bankfull level on the morning of February 18th, cresting at 17.88 feet a few hours later, then returned to its banks just after midnight on the 19th. Minor flooding of low lying areas occurred along the river and high water was observed on the Sugar Run Creek Bridge and the Shade River Bridge.