Flash Flood — Marion, West Virginia

2003-06-14 · near Colfax, Marion, West Virginia

Event narrative

Major flooding along Route 310. Numerous roads washed out. Three boys, playing near a creek, were swept away. One died. Others rescued unharmed. Dead 10-yr old boy was found in Scratchers Creek near Hopewell Rd.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5365256. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.