Flood — Wetzel, West Virginia

2004-09-18 to 2004-09-20 · Wetzel, West Virginia

$7.0M

Property damage

Wider weather episode

By 1 AM EDT on 18th, Rte 20 closed by flood, from Reader to Folsom; and intersection of Rtes 7 and 20, southeast of New Martinsville. Rte 2 closed because of river flood. Entire 1st floor of Valley High School damaged, since it sits between 2 branches of Fishing Creek. Several businesses in New Martinsville suffered major damage. Much flooding in southern half of county. Total of 152 structures damaged or destroyed. On the Ohio River, Hannibal (OH) rose above flood stage (35 ft) 4 AM EDT on 18th, crested at 41.1 at 9 AM on 19th, and fell below flood stage 10 AM EDT on 20th. (IVAN)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5422652. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.