Flood — Gilmer, West Virginia

2025-02-01 · near Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia

Event narrative

The Little Kanawha River at Glenville crept above its flood stage of 23 feet on the night of January 31st. After cresting around 24.6 feet during the early morning hours of February 1st, the river returned below flood stage around daybreak. Some minor flooding on Elm Street, Brooklyn Drive, and River Street in Glenville occurred as a result of the river spilling out of its banks.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system brought widespread rainfall to the area on the 31st of January, initiating flooding in poor drainage areas and along local creeks and streams. While rainfall ended the evening of the 31st, high water and river flooding continued into early February. River flooding persisted along the Little Kanawha River through the 1st of February, while the Tygart Valley and Buckhannon Rivers did not recede below flood stage until the morning of the 2nd.

Water rescues occurred in Belington and Junior in Barbour County, Buckhannon in Upshur County, and near Sullivan in Raleigh County. Lingering high water continued to impact several roads, and a rockslide affected one road in Raleigh County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1230417. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.