Flood — Morgan, West Virginia

2024-01-10 to 2024-01-12 · near Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia

Event narrative

The stream gauge on Cacapon River near Great Cacapon reached minor stage. At minor flood stage, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple locations. Portions of Constant Run Road and Kilgore Road also begin to flood.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure tracked through the Ohio River Valley and up through the Great Lakes Region. A strong low level jet enhanced moisture flow into the low pressure system leading to an extended period of moderate rain that caused widespread minor flooding with isolated moderate flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148441. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.