Flooding in West Virginia, March 1 to 4, 2021

Name: Flooding in West Virginia, March 1 to 4, 2021
Start: 2021-03-01T00:00
End: 2021-03-04T20:36
Location: West Virginia

March 1 to 4, 2021 · NWS RLX · 47 events in 22 counties and zones

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $412,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 47

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS RLX wrote it up.

Over 4 inches of rain fell across West Virginia from the final few days of February through the morning of Monday, March 1st. Multiple disturbances passed through the state during this time and caused periods of heavy rain. The most rain from this event fell south of the I-64 corridor, but the entire state observed at least 1 to 2 inches of rain over the span of four days. This contributed to notable flooding across West Virginia as local creeks rose out of their banks and spilled onto local roadways. Moderate river flooding took place during the first few days of March, with some river gages recording historic crests, including the Coal, Elk, and Tug Fork Rivers.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 28, 10:14 PM EST, 1 hour 46 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 28, 10:14 PM EST, 1 hour 46 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1014 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Threat of flooding continues tonight with periods of moderate
to heavy rainfall. Drier conditions arrive on Monday in the wake
of a cold front, then persisting through most of the week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 1000 PM Sunday...

The forecast remains on track and no changes were needed at this
time. Almost decided to tamper with QPF as rain rates were not as
impressive as earlier and the main convective line causing
higher amounts is trending south of the area, however declined
to do so. We are still receiving high amounts in our KY counties
and WV counties near the border of KY. Upper level steering is
becoming more westerly and intensifying, therefore should help
move along this front to where less convective rain makes its
way into the area and pushes south of us ahead of the front.
This may allow for a more stratiform type rain with lesser rain
rates that may become somewhat moisture deprived with the
convective line working against the rest of the frontal
boundary. Since confidence is fairly low and it is late in the
game decided to leave the QPF alone. We may see slightly less
amounts from now until the end, but regardless most of the
moisture should be cut off by late morning as drier air filters
in from northwesterly flow.

As of 540 PM Sunday...

The main forecast is on track and only modified POPs slightly to
better represent the current observations and trends. Also, held
a bit more cloud coverage for Monday afternoon as frontal
passage will be more of an anafrontal event.

As of 200 PM Sunday...

A warm front continues to march northward through the area this
afternoon with a plethora of Areal Flood Warnings in place in
response to periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Local and
regional gages depict a swath of 1.5 to 2 inches has already
fallen along the I-64 corridor from eastern Kentucky into the
western portions of West Virginia, where the bulk of flooding
reports have occurred today. Many roads and highways are already
taking on high water issues in the forecast area, so continue to
heed caution if going out and about today.

An area of renewed precipitation rides in along the boundary and
further enhanced by jet dynamics aloft this evening, prompting
an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain across the area. Given the
overly saturated soil conditions already in place from the past
24 hours, most of the rain (and melting snowpack in the
mountains) will become runoff and hike up water levels of many
creeks, streams, and rivers, already noted by real-time river
gages. The Flood Watch remains in effect through the course of
the overnight period for this reason along with the individual
Areal and River Flood Warnings already in place.

To top it all off, warm air advection and breaks in cloud cover
in the southern extent of the forecast area could prompt a few
thunderstorms to sprout this afternoon along the frontal
boundary. Latest obs in southwest Virginia and southern West
Virginia show temperatures outside of the rain shield have
reached the upper 60s. This trend could continue up into the
Charleston metro area, establishing a local unstable
environment that will have to be monitored this evening when
renewed precipitation ushers in from the Tennessee Valley.

A cold front will drive through the area overnight into Monday
morning, which will provide one last shot, albeit short given
its progressive nature, of rain for the first half of Monday.
The chance for precip will quickly diminish from west to east
after daybreak and finally conclude along the higher terrain,
potentially as a combination of rain and snow showers, by the
afternoon. Lingering low level moisture will keep
stratus/stratocu over much of the area Monday before a
reinforcing cold front drops down along the parent upper level
low overnight Monday into Tuesday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 200 PM Sunday...

Upper level low pressure swings through the Upper Great Lakes
late Monday afternoon and drives a reinforcing cold front
through the forecast area. This will establish much drier
conditions to take hold through the period and much of the work
week as well.

A weak southern stream system forming on the tail end of the
cold front emerges out of the GoM on Wednesday and grazes the
southern portions of the forecast area with a chance of rain and
snow showers, pending surface temperatures at the time of its
arrival. This feature appears to be fairly progressive, so
showers should be east of the Appalachians by Wednesday
afternoon. This will bring the return of quiet and dry weather
at the break point between the short and long term period.

Northwesterly flow in the wake of the secondary frontal passage
will cause morning temperatures to plummet into the 20s and that
appears to be the trend through the week. Given the flattened
upper level pattern and no signs of strong systems encroaching
the forecast area, very little change to the low level flow is
expected. Therefore, there will likely be very little
fluctuation in daily max/min temperatures through the extended
forecast.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 200 PM Sunday...

Arctic high pressure settles into the area by Thursday,
maintaining dry, but colder weather through the end of the
period. Subfreezing H85 temperatures suggest temperatures will
stay below their climatological norm for the first full week of
March.

Models for the back end of the work week suggest a southern
stream system attempting to reach the Central Appalachians by
Thursday, but upper level longwave troughing will shunt the bulk
of precipitation to our south, with perhaps only very light PoPs
sneaking into our southern zones.

&&

.AVIATION /03Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 630 PM Sunday...

Southwesterly flow will turn northwesterly by the early
afternoon associated with frontal passage. Slight moderate flow,
generally around 10KT (slightly higher near the mountains),
should hold steady through the period. Gusts into the upper
teens (slightly stronger near EKN/BKW) will likely persist and
willl likely affect all terminals through the afternoon. The
rain will also be persistent with variable VIS restrictions
dependent upon intensity of rainfall into the morning although
on average MVFR conditions will rule. Brief periods of IFR VIS
may occur with frontal passage late in the morning near
CWR/BKW/EKN. Rain tapers off for most terminals by late morning
with EKN/BKW being the last to endure it up until around the
early afternoon. With the rain ending some cloud coverage will
linger past frontal passage creating an anafrontal event leaving
low clouds into the afternoon although conditions should
improve to VFR by mid afternoon with dry air filtering in.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Ceilings and visibility likely waver
significantly during periods of moderate to heavy rain through
the overnight hours.

EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH:   TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW:    TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.

DATE                                                  MON 03/01/21
UTC 1HRLY       03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14
EST 1HRLY       22   23   00   01   02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    H    M    H    H    H    H    M    H    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    M    M    H    M    M    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  L    H    H    H    H    H    H    M    H    H    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    M    L    H    H    H    M    M    H    L
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    L    H    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H

AFTER 00Z TUESDAY...
No IFR conditions in the foreseeable future after Monday
afternoon.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch until 7 AM EST Monday for WVZ005>008-013>020-
     024>034-039-040-515>526.
OH...Flood Watch until 7 AM EST Monday for OHZ086-087.
KY...Flood Watch until 7 AM EST Monday for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Flood Watch until 7 AM EST Monday for VAZ003-004.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MEK
NEAR TERM...JZ/MEK
SHORT TERM...MEK
LONG TERM...MEK
AVIATION...JZ

Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 28, 5:12 AM EST, 18 hours 48 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
512 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039-
040-515>526-011015-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-
Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-
Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
512 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions
of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

OHZ075-076-083>085-WVZ009>011-011015-
Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-
512 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio
and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A low pressure system will bring rounds of rain today and tonight.
This will lead to strong rises of area creeks and rivers, which may
result in high water issues. Poor drainage flooding and hydroplaning
are also possible. This area is in a marginal to slight risk for
excessive rainfall today through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

OHZ066-067-011015-
Perry-Morgan-
512 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Perry and Morgan counties in
interior southeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

A low pressure system will bring rounds of rain today and tonight.
This could lead to rises of area creeks and rivers, which may result
in high water issues. Poor drainage flooding and hydroplaning are
also possible. This area is in a marginal risk for excessive rainfall
today through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.

JP / TRM

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 28, 9:19 PM EST, 2 hours 41 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
919 PM EST SUN FEB 28 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 PM     DEBRIS FLOW      16 E VANSANT            37.25N 81.80W
02/28/2021                   BUCHANAN           VA   911 CALL CENTER

            MUDSLIDE REPORTED IN THE JEWELL VALLEY AREA.

0300 PM     DEBRIS FLOW      4 WNW GRUNDY            37.30N 82.17W
02/28/2021                   BUCHANAN           VA   911 CALL CENTER

            MUDSLIDE REPORTED NEAR MAXIE, VA.

0300 PM     DEBRIS FLOW      2 S VANSANT             37.20N 82.09W
02/28/2021                   BUCHANAN           VA   911 CALL CENTER

            MUDSLIDE REPORTED 2 MILES SOUTH OF VANSANT
            AT STATE ROUTE 620.

0300 PM     DEBRIS FLOW      12 ESE VANSANT          37.18N 81.89W
02/28/2021                   BUCHANAN           VA   911 CALL CENTER

            MUDSLIDE REPORTED NEAR COAL GAP AT STATE
            ROAD 629.

1255 PM     DEBRIS FLOW      1 W ELKVIEW             38.44N 81.49W
02/28/2021                   KANAWHA            WV   PUBLIC

            MUDSLIDE AND TREES IN ELK RIVER ROAD SOUTH.

0722 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 NNE RUTLAND           39.07N 82.12W
02/28/2021                   MEIGS              OH   PUBLIC

            REPORT FROM MPING: STREET/ROAD FLOODING;
            STREET/ROAD CLOSED; VEHICLES STRANDED.

0815 PM     FLOOD            7 NNW CLAY              38.56N 81.13W
02/28/2021                   CLAY               WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            FLOODING ON ROUTE 36 DUE TO CREEK EXCEEDING
            ITS BANKS.

0800 PM     FLOOD            11 S EAST LYNN LAKE     38.00N 82.41W
02/28/2021                   WAYNE              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            ROUTE 152 CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING NEAR THE
            DUNLOW FIRE DEPARTMENT.

0800 PM     FLOOD            1 N EAST LYNN LAKE      38.16N 82.38W
02/28/2021                   WAYNE              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            ROUTE 37 NEAR EAST LYNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
            CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.

0800 PM     FLOOD            6 NE EAST LYNN LAKE     38.22N 82.30W
02/28/2021                   WAYNE              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            BEECH FORK RD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.

0800 PM     FLOOD            5 WNW BEECH FORK STATE  38.33N 82.49W
02/28/2021                   WAYNE              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO FLOODING NEAR THE
            INTERSECTION OF WOLF CREEK AND MALCOLM LN.

0800 PM     FLOOD            2 E CEREDO              38.39N 82.52W
02/28/2021                   WAYNE              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            FLOODING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SPRING
            VALLEY DRIVE AND N. JEFFERSON DR.

0800 PM     FLOOD            1 WNW FORT GAY          38.12N 82.61W
02/28/2021                   WAYNE              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            FLOODING ON THE BIG SANDY RIVER ROAD NEAR
            FORT GAY, WV.

0800 PM     FLOOD            4 SW EAST LYNN LAKE     38.12N 82.45W
02/28/2021                   WAYNE              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            DRIFT CREEK ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.

0745 PM     FLOOD            7 NNW CLAY              38.56N 81.12W
02/28/2021                   CLAY               WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SUMMERS FORK ROAD IMPASSABLE DUE TO FLOODING
            FROM SUMMERS FORK CREEK.

0524 PM     FLOOD            2 ESE HUNTINGTON        38.41N 82.40W
02/28/2021                   CABELL             WV   PUBLIC

            REPORT FROM MPING: RIVER/CREEK OVERFLOWING;
            CROPLAND/YARD/BASEMENT FLOODING.

0415 PM     FLOOD            1 SSW MASON             39.00N 82.04W
02/28/2021                   MASON              WV   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            ROADWAY WASHED OUT DUE TO FLOODING.

0401 PM     FLOOD            2 ESE HUNTINGTON        38.41N 82.40W
02/28/2021                   CABELL             WV   PUBLIC

            REPORT FROM MPING: RIVER/CREEK OVERFLOWING;
            CROPLAND/YARD/BASEMENT FLOODING.

&&

Local storm report, Feb 28, 10:49 PM EST, 1 hour 11 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1049 PM EST SUN FEB 28 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 PM     DEBRIS FLOW      3 N WILLIAMSON          37.71N 82.31W
02/28/2021                   MINGO              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            ROCKSLIDE ON US-119, 3 MILES NORTH OF
            WILLIAMSON.

1001 PM     DEBRIS FLOW      2 N KERMIT              37.87N 82.41W
02/28/2021                   WAYNE              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            ROCKSLIDE ON US-52.

0320 PM     FLOOD            1 NE POINT PLEASANT     38.86N 82.12W
02/28/2021                   MASON              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DETOUR DUE TO FLOODING ON JERICHO ROAD.

0320 PM     FLOOD            6 E POINT PLEASANT      38.86N 82.02W
02/28/2021                   MASON              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DETOUR DUE TO FLOODING ON PLAIN VALLEY RD.

0415 PM     FLOOD            1 SSW MASON             39.00N 82.04W
02/28/2021                   MASON              WV   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            ROADWAY WASHED OUT DUE TO FLOODING.

0415 PM     FLOOD            6 S HENDERSON           38.74N 82.15W
02/28/2021                   MASON              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DETOUR DUE TO FLOODING ON CRAB CREEK ROAD.

0725 PM     FLOOD            6 SSE HENDERSON         38.75N 82.11W
02/28/2021                   MASON              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DETOUR DUE TO FLOODING AT FIVE MILE ROAD AND
            COUNTY 25.

0725 PM     FLOOD            6 SSE HENDERSON         38.75N 82.09W
02/28/2021                   MASON              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DETOUR DUE TO FLOODING ON JIM HILL ROAD.

0725 PM     FLOOD            3 SE HENDERSON          38.81N 82.10W
02/28/2021                   MASON              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DETOUR DUE TO FLOODING ON WV 817.

0900 PM     FLOOD            1 NE KERMIT             37.85N 82.39W
02/28/2021                   MINGO              WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MARROWBONE ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.

&&

Local storm report, Feb 28, 11:39 PM EST, 21 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
1139 PM EST SUN FEB 28 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1059 PM     FLOOD            6 S HAMLIN              38.20N 82.10W
02/28/2021                   LINCOLN            WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            UPPER MUD RIVER ROAD AT BIG LAUREL IS
            BLOCKED DUE TO FLOODING.

1024 PM     FLOOD            7 ESE HAMLIN            38.24N 81.99W
02/28/2021                   LINCOLN            WV   EMERGENCY MNGR

            ROUTE 3 AT DUVAL PK-8 SCHOOL BLOCKED DUE TO
            FLOODING.

&&

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47 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Kanawha

When: March 1, 12:00 AM EST to March 2, 12:45 PM EST
Where: Kanawha County, 1.22 mi SSE of Handley to 3.97 mi N of Barren Creek
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.165, -81.358

Flooding occurred at multiple times during this event around Kanawha County. At midnight, Rocky Fork Road in Cross Lanes became impassable due to high water, East Dupont Avenue in Shrewsbury became flooded, and Kanawha Avenue in Clendenin also became impassable.

Around daybreak more impassable roads transpired due to flooding. These included US-119 and Spencer Road in Clendenin due to Little Sandy Creek rising out of its banks, and Dry Branch Road in Coal Fork. Several homes in the town of Chesapeake began to flood due to a blocked culvert.

In the afternoon on the 1st, additional rainfall contributed to continued flooding in the county. Several homes along James Drive near Sissonville flooded as Pocatalico Creek rose out of its banks. In Clendenin, a portion of 1st Avenue flooded due to the Elk River rising. The South Charleston Community Center was closed for several weeks after this event to clean up the facility after around 6 feet of water entered the building.

Flood, Barbour

When: March 1, 12:00 AM EST to March 2, 12:45 PM EST
Where: Barbour County, 1.43 mi NW of Longview to 0.54 mi ESE of Kalamazoo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.093, -80.151

High water impacted River Road along the Tygart River from the town of Junior to Belington as well as Buckhannon River Road and Acorn Lane along the Buckhannon River in the Volga area.

Flood, Boone

When: March 1, 12:00 AM EST to March 2, 12:45 PM EST
Where: Boone County, 1.01 mi WSW of Julian to 3.56 mi NW of Nellis
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.142, -81.866

The Boone County fairgrounds and baseball fields were flooded due to the Little Coal River rising out of its banks. A little while later in the afternoon of the 1st, Camp Creek rose out of its banks and flooded Camp Creek Road.

Flood, Clay

When: March 1, 12:00 AM EST to March 2, 12:45 PM EST
Where: Clay County, 0.17 mi NE of Queen Shoals to 0.48 mi SSW of Wallback
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 38.472, -81.278

The Clay Roane public service district experienced widespread flooding which caused the water plant to begin to fail. Technicians could not access the pumps due to the flooding and had to wait to refill their tanks until the waters receded. It would take until the 2nd before technicians could reach the tanks and repair these issues.

Both lanes of Procious Maysel Road were covered in high water with one lane becoming impassable. A water rescue was conducted on Hartland Road after a person drove their vehicle into high water.

Flood, Jackson

When: March 1, 12:00 AM EST to March 2, 10:20 AM EST
Where: Jackson County, 0.64 mi SSW of Loop to 1 mi WSW of Romance
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.562, -81.635

Middle Fork Road was flooded during the time that the adjacent creeks rose out of their banks.

Flood, Tyler

When: March 1, 12:00 AM EST to March 2, 1:25 AM EST
Where: Tyler County, 2.06 mi SE of Middlebourne to 1.78 mi WNW of Frew
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 39.478, -80.873

At Middle Island Creek in Middlebourne, the creek rose above its 16 foot bankfull level before the start of the new month. The creek crested at 17.94 feet early in the evening on March 1st and returned to its banks just after midnight on the 2nd. Low and poor drainage areas along the creek and tributaries flooded while Middle Island Creek was out of its banks.

Flood, Randolph

When: March 1, 1:10 AM EST to 11:50 PM EST
Where: Randolph County, 16.86 mi S of Ford Gage to 16.87 mi S of Ford Gage
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.726, -79.971

The Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek rose out of its 11 foot bankfull level an hour after midnight on March 1st, crested at 12.69 feet later that morning, then returned to its banks just before midnight that night. Minor flooding occurred along County Route 39 during the time the river was above its banks.

Flood, Tyler

When: March 1, 1:49 AM EST to March 2, 5:53 AM EST
Where: Tyler County, 0.73 mi NNW of Little to 0.99 mi W of Little
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 39.479, -81.007

Middle Island Creek at Little rose above its 14 foot bankfull level just after midnight on the 1st. In the early afternoon the creek crested at 16.69 feet before returning to its banks just before daybreak on March 2nd. Low lying fields near the creek as well as Stewarts Run Road flooded.

Flood, Pocahontas

When: March 1, 2:00 AM EST to March 2, 6:00 AM EST
Where: Pocahontas County, 2.48 mi WNW of Buckeye to 0.26 mi S of Slaty Fork
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.191, -80.173

The town of Marlinton was evacuated due to the Greenbrier River rising above its banks and spilling into residential roadways and homes. This impacted residents along First Avenue through Fifth Avenue, as well as Eighth and Ninth Streets. Local citizens in Greenview also evacuated along the Spruce River as high water rose into their homes. Napps Creek also flooded between Marlinton and Huntersville. WV Route 39 was closed due to high water.

Flood, Pocahontas

When: March 1, 2:43 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Pocahontas County, 1.87 mi NNW of Huntersville to 1.42 mi NNE of Huntersville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.206, -80.029

Knapps Creek at Huntersville rose above its 9 foot bankfull level just after midnight on the 1st and remained out of its banks until the early afternoon. The creek crested at 10.39 feet just after sunrise. While out of its banks, farmland, fields, and out buildings next to Knapp Creek and Browns Creek flooded.

Flood, Lincoln

When: March 1, 3:00 AM EST to 4:53 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 1.2 mi SW of Sweetland to 0.97 mi SSW of Sweetland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.256, -82.043

The Mud River near Griffithsville rose above its 12 foot bankfull level very early on the morning of March 1st. Before returning to its banks that afternoon, the river crested at 13.33 feet just after sunrise. Surrounding fields and low lying areas along the Middle Fork Mud River both upstream and downstream were flooded during the time it was above its banks.

Flood, Webster

When: March 1, 3:34 AM EST to 1:06 PM EST
Where: Webster County, 0.61 mi E of Donaldson to 0.61 mi WNW of Dyer
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.380, -80.489

Williams River at Dyer rose above its 10.5 bankfull level early in the morning on March 1st. The river crested at 13.92 feet right before sunrise and returned to its banks during the early afternoon that day. Several sections of Williams River Road and Forest Service Roads along the river as well as low lying bridges became impassable due to the flooded roadways. Several campgrounds and camps in close quarters to the river also flooded.

Flood, Cabell

When: March 1, 3:52 AM EST to March 2, 5:27 PM EST
Where: Cabell County, 2.81 mi NNE of Ball Gap to 2.48 mi SSE of Milton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.390, -82.119

Early in the morning on March 1st, the Mud River above the town of Milton rose above its 19 foot bankfull level. The river crested at 24.93 feet late that night then receded back into its banks during the late afternoon hours of March 2nd. While the river was above its banks, moderate flooding was noted at homes and businesses adjacent to the Mud River. West Mud River Road was also impassable due to high water clogging the roadway.

Flood, Wyoming

When: March 1, 4:00 AM EST to March 2, 6:00 AM EST
Where: Wyoming County, 0.61 mi ESE of North Spg to 3.38 mi S of Micajah
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.547, -81.820

Little Huff Creek left its banks before dawn which blocked the intersection of US Route 52 and State Route 97. Elsewhere in the county, Indian Creek left its banks and blocked County Road 12/4 due to high water. In Matheny, Coon Branch Road and County Route 94/4 became impassable due to Laurel Creek rising out of its banks. Clear Fork Creek rose out of its banks and spilled onto County Route 971 in the towns of Lynco and Clear Fork.

Flood, Fayette

When: March 1, 4:04 AM EST to 8:10 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, 1.51 mi W of Glade to 1.54 mi SSE of Backus
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 37.834, -81.027

Island Creek near Omar, which feeds into the Guyandotte River, rose above its 10 foot bankfull level before dawn on March 1st. The creek crested at 14.53 around mid-morning before returning to its banks that evening.

While the creek was above its banks, a local school near the waterbed began to see flooding issues, especially within the portable trailers located behind the school. Several low spots and poor drainage areas along Island Creek within the towns of Omar and Chauncey flooded as well as Route 44 in sections adjacent to the creek. Sports fields and storage buildings within the town of Omar became flooded during the time the creek was out of its banks.

Flood, Lincoln

When: March 1, 5:28 AM EST to March 2, 6:15 AM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 0.09 mi NW of New Hamlin to 0.4 mi WNW of Hamlin
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.281, -82.121

The Mud River at Hamlin rose out of its 13 foot bankfull level during the predawn hours of March 1st. The river crested at 14.87 feet later that evening and returned to its banks 24 hours later on March 2nd. Sections of Route 3 in West Hamlin flooded during this time, as did local houses located near the river. The West Hamlin high school marquee was surrounded by water and the baseball and soccer fields at the high school were under water. Peppermint Lane and the surrounding fields in Myra were flooded.

Flood, Mingo

When: March 1, 6:00 AM EST to March 2, 12:45 PM EST
Where: Mingo County, 0.21 mi NW of Nelco to 0.56 mi SE of Nelco
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.772, -82.323

US-52 in the town of Maher was closed due to the nearby river rising out of its banks onto the roadway.

Flood, Putnam

When: March 1, 6:00 AM EST to March 3, 10:41 AM EST
Where: Putnam County, 0.63 mi SW of Black Betsey to 1.28 mi ENE of Raymond City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.494, -81.839

Near the town of Poca, a water rescue was conducted of one person due to high water issues along Main Street as the Pocatalico River was out of its banks.

Flood, Randolph

When: March 1, 6:00 AM EST to March 2, 6:00 AM EST
Where: Randolph County, 2.05 mi WNW of Kerens to 3.2 mi W of Laneville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.033, -79.855

A multitude of primary and secondary roads were closed throughout the day on March 1st due to high water issues. These included Dry Run Road near Mill Creek, Gilman Road in Gilman, Red Creek Road in Harman, Lantz Road in Ellamore, Georgetown Road near Beverly, Laurel Mountain Road in the Crystal Springs area, and Holly Bush Road outside of the town of Mingo.

Flood, McDowell

When: March 1, 7:00 AM EST to March 2, 6:00 AM EST
Where: McDowell County, 2.87 mi SSE of Raysal to 1.01 mi SE of Garland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.291, -81.762

River Road Road was closed for a time due to high water.

Flood, Fayette

When: March 1, 7:25 AM EST to March 2, 4:15 AM EST
Where: Fayette County, 2.11 mi NNE of Russellville to 2.21 mi NNE of Russellville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.106, -80.880

On the morning of the 1st, Meadow River at Nallen rose above its 15 foot bankfull level and remained so until early in the morning on the 2nd. The river crested at 16.27 feet on the evening of the 1st. Chestnut Grove Road in Fayette County and Route 41 in Nicholas County observed high water issues while the river was out of its banks.

Flood, McDowell

When: March 1, 7:25 AM EST to 11:54 PM EST
Where: McDowell County, 0.88 mi NW of Beartown to 0.64 mi W of Garland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 37.390, -81.810

The Tug Fork River at Bradshaw rose above its 10 foot bankfull level just after sunrise on March 1st, crested at 12.39 feet in the afternoon, then returned to its banks just before midnight. Homes along the river downstream of the gage started to flood while the river was out of its banks.

Flood, Pocahontas

When: March 1, 7:31 AM EST to 12:41 PM EST
Where: Pocahontas County, 1.35 mi WSW of Durbin to 0.71 mi WNW of Durbin
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.540, -79.841

The Greenbrier River at Durbin wobbled in and out of its banks during the morning of March 1st. The river initially rose above its 7 foot bankfull level around sunrise and eventually remained within its banks by the early afternoon that day. During that time, the river's highest crest was 7.10 feet. Some low spots along the east and west forks of the river spilled onto the local roadways.

Flood, Boone

When: March 1, 7:56 AM EST to March 2, 5:52 AM EST
Where: Boone County, 0.6 mi NNE of Brushton to 0.62 mi WNW of Ashford
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.178, -81.715

On the morning of the 1st, the Big Coal River at Ashford rose out of its bankfull level of 17 feet. Before returning to its banks before daybreak on the 2nd, it crested at 23.31 feet on the evening of the 1st.

Several areas experienced flooding while the river was of outs its banks. These included low areas on Route 2 at the intersection of Lower White Oak and Emmons Road, the intersection of Route 1 and County Route 1/1 in Ashford, and Route 1 upstream from the Ashford bridge.

Flood, Pocahontas

When: March 1, 8:02 AM EST to 1:09 PM EST
Where: Pocahontas County, 0.22 mi NNW of Marlinton to 0.34 mi NNE of Marlinton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.223, -80.102

Just after sunrise on the 1st, the Greenbrier River at Marlinton rose above its bankfull level of 10 feet. The river crested at 10.38 feet just before noon and then returned to its banks early in the afternoon. While above its bankfull level, the river caused flooding of low lying areas that run along the river and water also spilled onto 1st and 2nd Avenues in the town of Marlinton.

Flood, Raleigh

When: March 1, 8:22 AM EST to 8:32 AM EST
Where: Raleigh County, 0.24 mi SSE of Leevale to 0.66 mi ENE of Leevale
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 37.967, -81.529

The Big Coal River near Whitesville rose above its 20 foot bankfull level for ten minutes on the morning of the 1st. This led to some over spilled water to reach homes along the river along Route 1 over 21 North Leevale Road, just above the Route 1 over 21 bridge.

Flood, Wirt

When: March 1, 8:30 AM EST to 9:15 PM EST
Where: Wirt County, 1.75 mi WNW of Pee Wee to 2.47 mi SW of Center Hill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.964, -81.507

Fish Hatchery Road was closed through the evening of March 1st due to flooding from the Little Kanawha River. While Spring Creek was out of its banks, high water from the creek spilled onto Sanoma Road, closing the road for much of the day. Garfield Road was also closed that day due to flooding from adjacent creeks.

Flood, Mingo

When: March 1, 8:36 AM EST to March 2, 5:21 PM EST
Where: Mingo County, 0.48 mi S of Williamson to 0.27 mi WSW of East Williamson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 37.673, -82.280

The Tug Fork River at Williamson rose above its 27 foot flood stage on morning of March 1st. The river crested at 39.40 feet just after midnight on the 2nd, and retreated below its flood stage later that evening. This became the 10th highest crest this gage has ever noted.

While above flood stage, the Tug Fork caused the South Williams flood gate to close on Highway 292 with sections of the interstate flooded. Several roads outside of Williamson and South Williamson became impassable due to high water. The flood gate at the South Williamson Flood Wall was also closed. The local water treatment plant was surrounded by water during this event and had to close down. Old Route 52 and other areas near the river outside of the flood wall became flooded. The railroad yard in Williamson was impacted by the deluge of water as well as Route 162 near Turkey Creek and other low lying areas adjacent to the river. The Harvey and Vinson Street water pumps were engaged to help mitigate flooding issues during the time the river was above its flood stage.

Flood, Logan

When: March 1, 8:56 AM EST to 11:39 AM EST
Where: Logan County, 0.64 mi WSW of Kistler to 0.71 mi ENE of Kistler
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 37.746, -81.880

On the morning of March 1st, the Guyandotte River at Man rose above its 15 foot bankfull level, crested at 15.18 feet thirty minutes later, then returned to its banks just before noon. The local roadways adjacent to the river in low-lying areas observed high water issues.

Flood, Mingo

When: March 1, 9:15 AM EST to March 3, 3:07 AM EST
Where: Mingo County, 0.58 mi SE of Greyeagle to 0.77 mi ESE of Greyeagle
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 37.844, -82.412

The Tug Fork River at Kermit rose above its 38 foot bankfull level on the morning of March 1st. The river crested at 46.71 feet the next morning on March 2nd and eventually returned to its banks just after midnight on the 3rd. This observed river crest is tentatively the third highest crest this gage has ever noted. Several businesses south of Virginia Street, Wayne Street, and Cabell Street were impacted. Flooding also occurred in the residential section of Kermit between the river and the railroad tracks.

Flood, Kanawha

When: March 1, 9:34 AM EST to 10:51 PM EST
Where: Kanawha County, 0.47 mi WNW of Sissonville to 0.8 mi NE of Sissonville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.533, -81.638

The Pocatalico River at Sissonville rose out of its 30 foot bankfull level on the morning of March 1st and would later return to its banks late that evening. The river crested at 31.87 feet early in the afternoon. The intersection of Route 21 and Old Mill Road flooded as a result. Water flowed down Route 21 as well and filled in low lying spots nearby the river and the gage. Water encroached on nearby homes and an equipment storage area as well.

Flood, Lincoln

When: March 1, 10:00 AM EST to March 2, 11:55 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 0.54 mi WNW of Branchland to 0.88 mi N of Sheridan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.223, -82.209

The Guyandotte River at Branchland rose above its 30 foot bankfull level on the morning of the 1st, cresting to 36.29 feet early in the morning the next day, and returned to its banks during the late night hours of March 2nd.

While the Guyandotte River was out of its banks, several roads adjacent to the river between West Hamlin and Ranger flooded. Backwater inundating the local creeks caused Payton Branch, Nine Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek, and Hamilton Creek Roads to also flood.

Flood, Lincoln

When: March 1, 10:00 AM EST to March 3, 3:40 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 3.53 mi NNW of Sweetland to 1.75 mi N of West Hamlin
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.319, -82.046

Several roads in the county were closed due to high water, including Upper Mud River Road, 6 Mile Creek Road, and Hamlin Road.

Flood, Wayne

When: March 1, 10:00 AM EST to March 3, 10:41 AM EST
Where: Wayne County, 1.64 mi E of Cyrus to 1.02 mi NNW of Rich Creek
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.301, -82.540

Several roads within the county were closed due to high water issues, including Right Fork Mill Creek Road, Eaves Branch Road, and Big Sandy River Road. Several spots along these roadways suffered from the road washing out in the process.

Flood, Logan

When: March 1, 10:45 AM EST to 2:25 PM EST
Where: Logan County, 0.42 mi NNW of Aracoma to 0.64 mi NNE of Stollings
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 37.856, -82.003

The Guyandotte River at Logan rose above its 23 foot flood stage in the morning of March 1st. The river crested at 23.58 feet around noon and then returned to its banks by the middle of the afternoon. While above its flood stage, the river caused some roads and railroad tracks above and below the town of Logan to flood.

Flood, Braxton

When: March 1, 10:57 AM EST to 1:03 PM EST
Where: Braxton County, 0.3 mi NW of Herold to 0.52 mi ENE of Herold
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.573, -80.804

The Elk River in Herold rose above its bankfull level of 12 feet just before noon on the 1st. The river crested at 12.2 feet before returning to its banks in the early afternoon. During its brief time above bankfull level, the driveways and homes on the right bank both upstream and downstream of the highway bridge flooded.

Flood, Kanawha

When: March 1, 11:16 AM EST to March 2, 3:54 AM EST
Where: Kanawha County, 0.58 mi SSW of Barren Creek to 0.3 mi SSW of Barren Creek
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.472, -81.284

The Elk River at Queen Shoals rose above its 19 foot bankfull level late in the morning on the 1st. The river returned to its banks overnight and crested at 22.83 feet late on the evening of the 1st. This observed crest is tentatively the ninth highest ever noted by this particular river gage. High water was observed in basements of Clendenin businesses as well as at an abandoned church on the opposite side of the gage house. State Route 4 and portions of Valley View Drive also flooded during this time.

Flood, Wyoming

When: March 1, 12:01 PM EST to March 2, 1:00 AM EST
Where: Wyoming County, 0.84 mi W of Sun Hill to 0.59 mi N of Sun Hill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 37.622, -81.715

The Clear Fork River at Clear Fork rose out of its bankfull level of 11 feet around noon on the 1st. The river crested at 12.31 feet later that evening before returning to its banks after midnight on the 2nd. High water issues arose along sections of the Charlie Hatfield Road and County Route 6 while the river was above its bankfull level.

Flood, Kanawha

When: March 1, 12:45 PM EST to March 2, 3:41 PM EST
Where: Kanawha County, 0.99 mi N of Tornado to 0.28 mi S of Ferrell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.344, -81.847

The Coal River at Tornado rose above its 25 foot flood stage around midday on the 1st. The river crested at 30.79 feet overnight then returned to its banks on the afternoon of the 2nd. This river crest is tentatively the third highest crest ever noted by the gage in this area.

Significant flooding took place in the area while the river was out of its banks. Areas impacted included the nearby golf course and homes along low sections of the river as well as the local roads within the town of Tornado. Coal River Road flooded across several sections adjacent to the river while Smith Creek Road and Ferrell Roads became impassable as backwater from the Coal backed up into Smith Creek.

Flood, Clay

When: March 1, 2:45 PM EST to 7:28 PM EST
Where: Clay County, 0.78 mi SW of Clay to 1.04 mi SSW of Dundon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.463, -81.091

The Elk River at Clay rose above its 18 foot bankfull level on the morning of the 1st, cresting to 19.56 feet early in the afternoon, then returned to its banks late that evening. Basements of nearby homes downstream from the Pisgah Bridge as well as sections of Elkhurst and Elk River Road flooded due to backwater from the river during its time out of its banks.

Flood, Barbour

When: March 1, 3:00 PM EST to 9:15 PM EST
Where: Barbour County, 70.89 mi W of Peeltree to 63.09 mi WNW of Peeltree
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 39.280, -81.530

Several roadways across the county were closed during the afternoon and early evening hours of March 1st due to flooding. These included Core Road, Old St. Mary's Pike, and Waverly Road.

Flood, Mason

When: March 1, 8:00 PM EST to March 4, 8:07 PM EST
Where: Mason County, 0.99 mi WNW of Henderson to 0.71 mi WNW of Point Pleasant
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.834, -82.147

The Ohio River at Point Pleasant rose above its 40 foot flood stage on the evening of March 1st. The river crested days later on March 3rd at 46.23 feet and eventually returned to its banks on the evening of March 4th. On the West Virginia side of the river, local roads of Point Pleasant became impassable due to high water.

Flood, Kanawha

When: March 1, 8:34 PM EST to March 2, 5:20 AM EST
Where: Kanawha County, 0.62 mi E of Bunker Hill to 1.07 mi W of West Charleston
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.368, -81.719

During the early evening of March 1st, the Kanawha River at the Charleston Old Lock rose above its 37 foot bankfull level. The river crested at 37.72 feet just after midnight before receding back into its banks right before dawn.

Flood, Wayne

When: March 2, 1:00 PM EST to March 4, 8:36 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, 0.62 mi NNW of Westmoreland to 0.25 mi ESE of Westmoreland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.408, -82.505

The Ohio River at Huntington rose above its 50 foot flood stage early in the afternoon on March 2nd. The river crested at 57.99 feet around noon on March 3rd, and returned to its banks the next evening on the 4th. Route 60 West, near the Catlettsburg west gate flood wall, near the Ceredo flood wall gate, and near the Roby Road flood gate flooded while the river was out of its banks.

Flood, Cabell

When: March 2, 1:00 PM EST to March 4, 8:36 PM EST
Where: Cabell County, 1.87 mi WSW of West Huntington to 2.06 mi WNW of Guyandotte
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.410, -82.502

The Ohio River at Huntington rose above its 50 foot flood stage early in the afternoon on March 2nd. The river crested at 57.99 feet around midday on the 3rd and finally returned to its banks during the evening hours on March 4th. West Virginia Route 2 at the Huntington flood wall gate was flooded during this time. West Virginia Route 60 East heading towards Barboursville and Milton started to flood as well.

Flood, Mason

When: March 2, 2:35 PM EST to March 4, 2:47 AM EST
Where: Mason County, 0.64 mi ESE of Longdale to 0.89 mi NNE of Graham Station
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.918, -81.909

The Ohio River at Racine Lock rose above its 41 foot flood stage on the afternoon of March 2nd. The river crested at 42.74 feet during the morning of March 3rd and returned to its banks early on March 4th. Low lying areas near the river flooded during this time.

Flood, Mason

When: March 2, 5:13 PM EST to March 4, 12:25 AM EST
Where: Mason County, 1.03 mi NW of Apple Grove to 0.18 mi SW of Wyomia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 38.660, -82.184

The Ohio River at the R.C. Byrd Lock and Dam rose above its 50 foot flood stage on the evening of March 2nd. The river crested at 51.23 feet the next morning before returning to its banks just after midnight on March 4th. On the West Virginia side of the river, sections of Route 2 at Jerry's Run, the old Coast Guard Station, and Glenwood flooded.

What these are

Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 947798, 948392, 948397, 948399, 948402, 948556, 948695, 948555, 949616, 948532, 948553, 948696, 948686, 950009, 948549, 948557, 949615, 949623, 949629, 949613, 948528, 948688, 948529, 948521, 948530, 948522, 950005, 948694, 948548, 948689, 948687, 948534, 949610, 949697, 948535, 948517, 948527, 948518, 948524, 948525, and more.