Flooding in West Virginia, February 8, 2025

Name: Flooding in West Virginia, February 8, 2025
Start: 2025-02-08T08:10
End: 2025-02-08T21:00
Location: West Virginia

February 8, 2025 · NWS RLX · 11 events in 3 counties and zones

Rain entered the area late on the night of the 7th, then a band of precipitation continued to feed across southern West Virginia and parts of northeast Kentucky and southwest Virginia through the morning of the 8th. This band lifted north with a warm front during the afternoon, then additional scattered precipitation preceded a west to east moving cold front during the evening and night.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
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Wind
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Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 11

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.

While the majority of the area received less than an inch of rain, a strip of one to two inches of rain fell across portions of central, southern, and eastern West Virginia. This strip of heavier rain fell across an area that had already been saturated by rain earlier in the week, thus prompting flooding to begin on the 8th. A combination of rain and snowmelt also led to some flooding in the northeast mountains. Impacts from excess runoff included flooded roads, mud and rock slides, and a flooded home near Kermit, WV.

Flooding came to an end before midnight on the 9th, while the cold front and any lingering showers progressed out of the area.

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 8, 6:36 AM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 8, 6:36 AM EST, 1 hour 34 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 8, 3:10 AM EST, 5 hours before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
310 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

KYZ105-VAZ003-004-WVZ005-006-013>016-018-024>030-033-034-039-040-
515>522-525-090815-
Lawrence KY-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Roane-Calhoun-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-McDowell-
Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Randolph-
310 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EST SATURDAY THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Kentucky, 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...Sunday through Friday.

The parade of low pressure systems tracking right across the area
continues next week. Tuesday could bring rain, snow, or a mixture of
rain and snow.

.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.

WVZ523-524-526-090815-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
310 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EST SATURDAY THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast 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.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The parade of low pressure systems tracking right across the area
continues next week. Tuesday could bring rain, snow, or a mixture of
rain and snow.

.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.

KYZ101>103-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ007>011-017-019-020-031-032-
090815-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-
Ritchie-Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-
310 AM EST Sat Feb 8 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and portions of central, northern and
western West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Light freezing rain is possible this morning. Some slick spots may
occur as a result, especially on elevated and untreated surfaces.

Another soaking rain is expected today into tonight. Localized high
water spots may arise due to the combination of heavy rainfall and
antecedent saturated soils.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The parade of low pressure systems tracking right across the area
continues next week. Tuesday could bring rain, snow, or a mixture of
rain and snow.

.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.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Feb 8, 2:29 AM EST, 5 hours 41 minutes before

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The radar

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Event by event

11 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Wayne

When: February 8, 8:10 AM EST to 1:55 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, 0.94 mi ESE of Crum to 1.06 mi E of Crum
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.897, -82.433

Home along Jennie Creek flooded. Water rescue occurred.

Flood, Logan

When: February 8, 8:42 AM EST to 1:50 PM EST
Where: Logan County, 1.91 mi ENE of Chapmanville to 2.96 mi ESE of Chapmanville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.987, -81.986

Garrett Fork Road flooded in spots. Water moved fast enough to push a large log into the roadway.

Flood, Raleigh

When: February 8, 9:43 AM EST to 2:20 PM EST
Where: Raleigh County, 1.11 mi WNW of Beckley to 0.92 mi WNW of Beckley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.785, -81.199

Flooding was observed along Baker Street and Exhibition Coal Mine Road.

Flood, Raleigh

When: February 8, 10:13 AM EST to 2:20 PM EST
Where: Raleigh County, 0.18 mi ESE of Rock Creek to 0.88 mi SW of Rock Creek
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.849, -81.447

High water was reported on Coal River Road between Masseyville Road and Allison Lane.

Flood, Logan

When: February 8, 10:18 AM EST to 1:50 PM EST
Where: Logan County, 1.76 mi NW of Shively to 1.67 mi NW of Shively
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.950, -82.100

Browns Run flooded at the mouth of the creek. Road became impassable.

Flood, Raleigh

When: February 8, 11:29 AM EST to 2:20 PM EST
Where: Raleigh County, 0.18 mi SSW of Blue Jay to 0.25 mi SW of Blue Jay
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.728, -81.131

High water was reported along C and O Dam Road near Whitney Court.

Flood, Raleigh

When: February 8, 11:48 AM EST to 2:20 PM EST
Where: Raleigh County, 0.23 mi NW of Beaver to 0.26 mi NW of Beaver
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.752, -81.133

High water was reported along Airport Road between Oak Street and Whispering Pine Drive.

Flood, Raleigh

When: February 8, 12:20 PM EST to 2:20 PM EST
Where: Raleigh County, 1.07 mi NNE of Maynor to 1.11 mi N of Maynor
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.885, -81.266

High water was reported along Sweeneysburg Road near Simms Branch.

Flood, Raleigh

When: February 8, 12:39 PM EST to 2:20 PM EST
Where: Raleigh County, 1.29 mi ESE of Cool Ridge to 1.93 mi S of Cool Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.640, -81.080

Overland and low lying areas flooded along Farley Branch Road.

Flood, Raleigh

When: February 8, 1:40 PM EST to 2:20 PM EST
Where: Raleigh County, 0.88 mi SE of Sprague to 0.86 mi SE of Sprague
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.770, -81.210

High water was reported on Whitestick Street between Pine Street and North Hill Street.

Flood, Wayne

When: February 8, 7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, 0.73 mi E of Genoa to 0.64 mi E of Genoa
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.120, -82.457

Water was reported over Route 152 near the intersection with Drift Creek Road.

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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in West Virginia in 2025 Every state in 2025 This day in weather history Warnings in West Virginia, February 2025

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: 1231903, 1233984, 1233988, 1233989, 1233991, 1233992, 1233994, 1233996, 1234005, 1234007, 1234009.