Flood — Hampshire, West Virginia

2025-05-14 to 2025-05-15 · near Milleson, Hampshire, West Virginia

Event narrative

The South Branch Potomac River Near Springfield river gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 15.02 feet. At 15 feet, milleson Mill Road (County Route 28/5) and Clarence Taylor Road (Route 3/7) begin to flood. Water covers a significant portion of meadowlands near the river. The boat launch ramp on the upstream right abutment of the bridge also floods.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area bringing localized heavy rain and a long duration moderate rain event.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1251828. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.