Flood in Hancock, West Virginia

At 1257 PM EDT on 17th, Kings Creek flooded in Weirton, where many businesses wiped out by flooding on Main St and Freedom Way. As of 9 AM EDT on 18th, Rte 2 was still closed by mud slides; several other roads remained flooded. Total of 480 structures damaged or destroyed. Route 2 closed by mud slides from Weirton to Wheeling. Other roads flooded or closed: Route 30, Kings Creek Rd, Shady Glen Rd. Most small stream flooded ended by 7 PM on 18th, the Ohio River flood continued: Wellsville rose above flood stage (11 ft) at 5 AM EDT on 18th, crested 19.0 ft 2 AM on 19th, and fell below flood stage 7 PM EDT on 19th. New Cumberland WV rose above flood stage (36 ft) at 330 AM EDT on 18th, crested 44.5 at 930 PM on 18th, and fell below flood stage 8 PM EDT on 19th. Total rain: 7 inches. (IVAN)