Flash Flood in Hancock County, West Virginia

Flash Flood May 24, 2026 · Hancock County, West Virginia

$2K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The public reported flooding on Weir Avenue in Weirton.

The wider storm

A passing shortwave generated showers and thunderstorms across the upper Ohio Valley in the evening of the 24th. Some training of the storms resulted in higher amounts approaching 3 inches, which resulted in some isolated flash flooding in Ohio, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.

Began near Weirton (40.4103, -80.5845).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1333531. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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