Flood in Scioto, Ohio

Flood February 20, 2000 – February 22, 2000 · Scioto, Ohio

Deaths

Injuries

$20K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Heavy rainfall caused the Ohio River at Portsmouth to overflow its banks. The river crested at 52 feet at 730 am on the 21st. Flood stage is 50 feet. Low land flooding occurred along the river in South Portsmouth. Two deaths and 2 injuries occurred when a car was driven into a flooded area near the confluence of the Ohio River and the Scioto River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5134939. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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