Flood — Cabell, West Virginia

2007-12-10 · near Milton, Cabell, West Virginia

Wider weather episode

Several periods of rain occurred from the 7th into the 10th. A strong frontal zone existed on the 9th into the 10th with surface dew points in the 55 to 60 degree range south of the front. Embedded heavier showers moved across Wayne, Cabell, and Putnam Counties from 2300E on the 9th to 0100E on the 10th. A spotter in Hurricane measured 0.75 inches in 30 minutes. Rains over a 12 to 18 hour period were on the order of 1.5 to 2.25 inches. Johns Branch near Milton flooded roads. Some of the flooding was caused by debris and leaves collecting in many of the culverts. Around 0020E on the 10th, a 20 year old woman stalled her car on the adjacent road. She got out of the vehicle and was later found about a quarter mile away, washed up against a culvert. She still had a pulse. However, she was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Other flooding occurred along Fudges Creek around Ona of Cabell County. In Wayne County, Krout Creek flooded Spring Valley Road.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 63151. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.