Flash Flood — Raleigh, West Virginia

2024-07-22 · near Skelton, Raleigh, West Virginia

Event narrative

High water was observed at the intersection of Robert C Byrd Drive and Ewart Avenue.

Wider weather episode

In the midst of a stationary frontal boundary promoting showers and storms across West Virginia on the morning of July 22nd, an isolated instance of flash flooding occurred in the Beckley area of West Virginia. Heavy rainfall accompanying convective activity early that morning yielded minor creek flooding in Raleigh County, which spilled onto Robert C Byrd Drive where it intersects with Ewart Avenue. High water issues dragged on into the morning rush hour before gradually tapering down in response to the creek returning to its banks.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1192010. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.