A slow moving low pressure system, along with plenty of moisture, allowed for showers and thunderstorms to gradually move through the Ohio Valley during the day on May 6th. Heavy rainfall occurred with these storms and additional storm and shower activity developed over the same areas, leading to flash flooding. A few roads throughout southeast Ohio were affected by flooding, one of which in Lawrence County was impassable for a time. Even after the rain had passed, several creeks and rivers rose above their bankfull and flood stage for the next two days, which resulted in minor flooding for areas adjacent to the water.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 06-MAY-22 19:50:00 to 06-MAY-22 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LISMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Route 93 was closed due to flooding around Mile Marker 10 near the city of Lisman.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, OHIO
From 06-MAY-22 20:20:00 to 07-MAY-22 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water flowed over Lick Run Road which also led to some minor debris on the roadway.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 07-MAY-22 13:22:00 to 08-MAY-22 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIPPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage located along Duck Creek in Whipple rose above its 12 foot bankfull level during the early afternoon of May 7th. The creek crested at 13.71 feet late that evening and then returned to its banks the next morning on May 8th. This resulted in flooding along sections of State Routes 26, 821, and 145.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 07-MAY-22 08:54:00 to 08-MAY-22 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Muskingum River near Bloomfield rose above its 16 foot bankfull level on the morning of May 7th, crested at 19.89 feet later that evening, and then returned to its banks just after midnight. While out of its banks, the river resulted in flooding on Route 26 near the intersection of Route 260 as well as flooding of nearby hay fields.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 06-MAY-22 23:24:00 to 08-MAY-22 00:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Duck Creek at Macksburg rose above its 13 foot bankfull level just after midnight on May 7th. It remained out of its banks until the early morning hours of May 8th, cresting at 14.44 feet. This resulted in flooding along State Route 81 near Main Street and Broad Street. Surrounding low lying fields and campgrounds also flooded.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 07-MAY-22 10:00:00 to 07-MAY-22 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYWARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Muskingum River near the town of Beverly rose above its 29 foot flood stage during the late morning hours of May 7th. The river crested just after noon and returned to its banks before the evening time frame. Primarily low lying areas adjacent to the river were impacted by the flooding, but a few homes and camp sites were impacted by high water as well.