Flash Flood — Noble, Ohio

2025-02-16 · near Elk, Noble, Ohio

Event narrative

Road closures were reported near Duck Creek, with nearby streams over thier banks.

Wider weather episode

Increasing moisture and lift ahead of a relatively strong low pressure system resulted in flash flooding across portions of southeast Ohio. Flash Flooding occurred as the cold front approached and crossed with an axis of heavy rain just ahead of the front. This was preceded by earlier rain with the associated warm front which primed the area for flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1241640. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.