Flood in Hampshire County, West Virginia

Flood May 14, 2025 – May 15, 2025 · Hampshire County, West Virginia

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Milleson (39.4756, -78.6452).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1251828. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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