Flash Flood — Pleasants, West Virginia

2018-06-27 · near St Marys, Pleasants, West Virginia

Event narrative

Many roads in St. Marys were flooded, especially across the northern side of town. The flood waters also washed out a set of railroad tracks.

Wider weather episode

Following on and off rain on the 27th, a cold front pushed through during the evening with heavy rainfall leading to flooding. A couple storms also produced wind damage, with one isolated but very strong downburst in Harrison County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 755691. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.