Heavy Rain — Roane, West Virginia

2017-03-31 · near Mattie, Roane, West Virginia

Event narrative

A toddler was left unattended, playing along Green Creek in southern Roane County, near the community of Walton. It was believed that the young girl was swept away by the swollen creek. Rescuers found the girl a short distance downstream but were not able to resuscitate her.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged period of rain fell on the 31st as a low pressure system moved through the Ohio River Valley. Generally around an inch of rain fell. This did not produce any flooding, but swift flow was observed on local creeks and streams.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 678385. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.