Flash Flood — Mineral, West Virginia

2024-08-29 · near Short Gap, Mineral, West Virginia

Event narrative

There were reports of several roads closed due to creeks flowing across them in Short Gap and the surrounding area.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall along a stalled boundary led to instances of flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1199959. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.