Flood in Morgan County, West Virginia

Flood January 10, 2024 – January 12, 2024 · Morgan County, West Virginia

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Great Cacapon (39.5807, -78.3135).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1148441. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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