Flash Flood — Knox, Ohio

1998-06-27 · near Countywide, Knox, Ohio

Event narrative

Continuing heavy thunderstorm rains brought major flooding, which continued in many areas through the day. Approximately one hundred people were evacuated from their homes. A number of people were trapped by the rising flood waters in vehicles and buildings and had to be rescued. At least nine bridges were washed out; roads were washed away. Many buildings and crops were damaged and several buildings were destroyed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5656672. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.