Flood — Webster, West Virginia

2025-02-01 · near Camden on Gauley, Webster, West Virginia

Event narrative

High water occurred at Webster Road and Coon Creek Road.

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 1231584. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.