Flash Flood in Calhoun County, West Virginia

Flash Flood July 4, 2023 · Calhoun County, West Virginia

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Between the towns of Orma and Nicut, water washed debris across Nicut Road. Crooked Run Road was also washed out near the intersection of Nicut Road.

The wider storm

A weak disturbance passed through West Virginia on July 4th, resulting in showers and isolated thunderstorms. Moderate to heavy rainfall, combined with back building of storms, caused flash flooding in Calhoun and Roane Counties during the evening. Once storms departed eastward, high water issues dwindled.

Began near Frozen (38.7226, -81.0311).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1103753. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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