Flood — Ohio, West Virginia

2004-09-17 to 2004-09-20 · Ohio, West Virginia

Wider weather episode

At 3 PM EDT on 17th, a trailer court was washed away, about 5 miles north of Wheeling, where Short Creek meets the Ohio River. By 4 PM, many roads were closed by flood around Wheeling, after 7.3 inches of rain. By 9 AM on 18th, major flooding continued on creeks emptying into the Ohio River. A total of 599 structures, were damaged or destroyed, including 1 school. Route 2 was closed by mud slides. Several businesses suffered major damage from flooding of Wheeling Creek, along Route 40, east of downtown Wheeling. Many homes in Wheeling Island were flooded well up into the first floor. Major business establishment on south end of Wheeling Island had much damage. Most small stream flooded ended the evening of the 19th, but flooding on the Ohio River continued: Pike Island rose above flood stage (37 ft) at 1230 AM EDT on 18th, crested 46.3 at 5 AM on 19th, and fell below flood stage 4 AM EDT on 20th. Wheeling rose above flood stage (36 ft) 1230 AM on 18th, crested 45.3 at 5 AM on 19th, and fell below flood stage 5 AM EDT on 20th. Total rain: 9.9 inches near Wheeling. (IVAN)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5422634. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.