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Floods of December 2004 and January 2005 in Ohio: FEMA Disaster Declaration 1580

Open-File Report 2008-1289
Prepared in cooperation with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency
By: , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20081289

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Abstract

A large snowstorm at the end of December 2004 that left more than 20 inches of snow in some areas of Ohio, followed by unseasonably warm temperatures in early January 2005, caused snowmelt to begin filling river channels. Widespread rain showers during January 2005 combined with this snowmelt to cause flooding throughout Ohio and mudslides in some areas. Record peak streamflows occurred at nine U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) streamgages. Damages caused by the snowstorms, flooding, and mudslides were severe enough for 62 counties in Ohio to be declared Federal disaster areas. In all, approximately 3,664 private structures were damaged or destroyed, and an estimated $238 million in damages occurred. This report describes the meteorological factors that resulted in severe flooding throughout Ohio between December 22, 2004, and February 1, 2005, and examines the damages caused by the storms and flooding. Peak-stage, peak-streamflow, and recurrence-interval data are reported for selected USGS streamgages. Flood profiles determined by the USGS are presented for selected streams.

Suggested Citation

Ebner, A.D., Straub, D.E., Lageman, J.D., 2008, Floods of December 2004 and January 2005 in Ohio: FEMA Disaster Declaration 1580: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1289, viii, 98 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20081289.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Floods of December 2004 and January 2005 in Ohio: FEMA Disaster Declaration 1580
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2008-1289
DOI 10.3133/ofr20081289
Year Published 2008
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) Ohio Water Science Center
Description viii, 98 p.
Time Range Start 2004-12-22
Time Range End 2005-02-01
Country United States
State Ohio
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) Y
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