Flash Flood — Muskingum, Ohio

1998-06-27 to 1998-06-30 · near Countywide, Muskingum, Ohio

Wider weather episode

Another in a series of thunderstorms passing over the county on the evening of the 27th produced widespread flash flooding. Several towns in the county, including Fraszeysburg, Dresden, Chandlersville and Gaysport reported extensive damage. Some portions of towns, especially Fraszeysburg and Chandlersville, were under water. Many roads across the county were closed due to the high water, with some remaining closed well into July. Numerous evacuations were required across the county. A preliminary estimate of crop damage alone from the flooding was $14 million dollars.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5668590. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.