An arctic cold front approached and passed through the area February 3rd into February 4th. Multiple waves of low pressure moved along this front, allowing for a slow moving system which provided plenty of rainfall, heavy at times, to the Ohio Valley. Widespread precipitation accumulations of 2 to 3 inches fell with this system with isolated amounts of 3 to 3 and a half inches along the Ohio River, which led to numerous flooding issues across the area. In addition to the rainfall, snowmelt from previous systems also assisted with causing flooding issues for the region.
Many roadways were closed due to flooding throughout southeast Ohio. Multiple rivers and streams exceeded flood stage, such as Duck Creek, the Little Muskingum River, and Symmes Creek. Flooding occurred in multiple residential homes and campgrounds due to rivers and creeks flowing out of their banks.

Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 17:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUPERIOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of State Route 93 and State Route 775 were closed on the evening of February 3rd due to flooding. The roadways remained closed until the floodwaters receded.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 23:25:00 to 05-FEB-22 10:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Shade River near Chester rose out of its 17 foot bankfull level late on the evening of February 3rd. The river crested at 23.33 feet and returned to its banks just before noon on the 5th. While out of its banks, the Shade River spilled onto Oak Hill Road upstream from the Shade River Bridge.

Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 15:00:00 to 04-FEB-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCHTEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Early in the afternoon on the 3rd, Sunday Creek in Glouster began to flood and spilled onto nearby fields and yards. A few hours later the heavy rain resulted in multiple road closures throughout the county. These included portions of State Route 690, State Route 550, State Route 56, and State Route 681.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 19:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads in the county were closed due to flooding on the evening of February 3rd. These included State Route 145, State Route 821, and State Route 26. They would remain closed into the next day while high water issues were observed.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 17:00:00 to 04-FEB-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT BLANCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several major roadways were closed from the evening of February 3rd into the next day due to flooding. These included portions of State Route 143, State Route 681, and several portions State Route 124. The roads were able to open once again once the floodwaters receded.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 22:57:00 to 05-FEB-22 05:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIPPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Duck Creek near Whipple rose out of its 12 foot bankfull level late in the night on February 3rd. The creek reached just above 15 feet on the afternoon of the 4th before returning to its banks just before dawn on the 5th. While the creek was out of its banks, portions of State Routes 26, 821, and 145 flooded.

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 17:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DANIEL XROADS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed across southern Gallia County by the evening of February 3rd due to flooding. These included portions State Route 218, State Route 141, and State Route 775. These roadways remained closed until the flood waters receded.

Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 04-FEB-22 05:46:00 to 06-FEB-22 22:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: AID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Symmes Creek in the town of Aid rose above its 19 foot bankfull level on the morning of February 4th, cresting that evening around 21.5 feet. The creek did not return to its banks until the late evening hours two days later. While out of its banks, minor flooding was observed near residential homes in close proximity to the creek.

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 17:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIDWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All eastbound lanes of State Route 554 were closed from Sisson Road to State Route 7 due to flooding. The roadway did not open until the floodwaters receded.

Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 14:45:00 to 04-FEB-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Large portions of roadways were closed from the evening of February 3rd until the 4th due to high water. These included State Route 349, State Route 160, and State Route 328 as well as Industrial Park Road near McArthur.

Flood in MORGAN, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 16:00:00 to 04-FEB-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Route 78 near the town of McConnelsville was closed due to flooding of Four Mile Creek and Mans Fork.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 20:20:00 to 05-FEB-22 01:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

On the evening of February 3rd, the Little Muskingum River near Bloomfield rose above its 16 foot bankfull level. The river crested at 23.53 feet on the afternoon of the 4th and then receded back its its banks just after midnight early on the 5th. While out of its banks, Bloomfield Church Lane near the bridge flooded.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 03-FEB-22 18:55:00 to 04-FEB-22 22:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

On the evening of February 3rd, the West Fork of Duck Creek rose above its 13 foot bankfull level. The creek crested just below 15 feet the next morning and returned to its banks late on the evening of the 4th. This resulted in flooding along Broad Street as well as nearby homes and campgrounds.