Flash Flood — Calhoun, West Virginia

2023-07-04 · near Frozen, Calhoun, West Virginia

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1103753. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.