Flood — Scioto, Ohio

2000-02-20 to 2000-02-22 · Scioto, Ohio

Wider weather episode

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_id 5134939. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.