| 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. |
| Genre: | USGS Numbered Series |
| ProdID: | 97149 |
| Citation Author: | Ebner, Andrew D.; Straub, David E.; Lageman, Jonathan D. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Ohio Water Science Center |
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| Citation Language: | ENGLISH |
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| Citation LatN: | 0420000 |
| Citation LatS: | 0380000 |
| Citation LonE: | -0800000 |
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| Citation No Pagination: | N |
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| Citation Online Only Flag: | Y |
| Citation Phsyical Description: | viii, 98 p. |
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| Citation Public Comments: | Prepared in cooperation with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency |
| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Citation Series: | Open-File Report |
| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 2008-1289 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Floods of December 2004 and January 2005 in Ohio: FEMA Disaster Declaration 1580; 2008; OFR; 2008-1289; Ebner, Andrew D.; Straub, David E.; Lageman, Jonathan D. |
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| Citation Year: | 2008 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Floods of December 2004 and January 2005 in Ohio: FEMA Disaster Declaration 1580; 2008; OFR; 2008-1289; Ebner, Andrew D.; Straub, David E.; Lageman, Jonathan D. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/usgs_thumb.jpg |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2008/1289/ |
| Date Other: | Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey |
