Flood in Morgan County, West Virginia

Flood January 28, 2024 – January 29, 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 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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Great Cacapon (39.5856, -78.3025).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1151840. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.