Flash Flood in Marion County, West Virginia

Flash Flood May 30, 2025 · Marion County, West Virginia

$25K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Numerous roads in the area were flooded. Trees were also reported to be blown down due to saturated soil and 30 to 40 MPH wind.wind.

The wider storm

Surface low pressure tracked across northern West Virginia on May 30th. Some instances of wind damage were noted, especially due to saturated ground and wind generally in the range of 30 to 40 MPH. However, flash flooding had the higher impact, especially in Marion and Monongalia Counties, as 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell on ground that was already saturated. Widespread flooding of roads, creeks, and streams was reported, with one water rescue noted and several debris flow incidents.

Began near Sunshine (39.5100, -80.3100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1267769. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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