Flood — Pendleton, West Virginia

2020-06-18 · near Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia

Event narrative

The water level rose above flood stage of 7 feet, and crested at 8.89 feet at 11:20 AM EST. A low spot on Dickenson Road was flooded as well as portions of the Franklin City Park.

Wider weather episode

Slow moving low pressure and deep moisture led to a persistent band of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Locally heavy rain led to instances of flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 899247. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.