Flood — Morgan, West Virginia

2024-01-28 to 2024-01-29 · near Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia

Event narrative

The river gauge on Cacapon River near Great Cacapon reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 10.62 feet. At minor flood stage, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple locations, including flowing completely over the nearby low water bridge. Constant Run Road and small portions of Kilgore Road also begin to flood.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure moved by to the south during the early morning hours of January 29th bringing a widespread inch and a half to two inches of rain. This resulted in some rivers rising into Minor Flood Stage and several streams overflowing their banks.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1151840. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.