Greenbrier storm history

Unprecedented flash flooding occurred across large parts of Greenbrier County but especially in a swath across the central part of the county where an estimated 6 to 10 inches of rain fell in less than 12 hours. The first flood-related report was received at 100 PM EDT (1200 PM E…

A motorist was driving on Coffman Hill Road in the community of Ronceverte, WV when a mudslide spilled across the road, carrying with it a tree. The tree hit the vehicle, causing the fatality of the motorist. The motorist was the only one in the vehicle.

Runoff from heavy rain was observed flowing several inches deep across Rockland Road near the Town of Ronceverte. No damage was reported to the road, which was reopened to traffic after the water receded.

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds, with one falling on a home near Monroe Draft and the other blocking Teaberry Road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Sunlight Road and Friars Hill Road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Spotts Road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds at the intersection of Laurel Hill Road and Chestnut Ridge Road.

A tree was downed onto power lines and blocked the entire road on Rockland Road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds in the 2000 block of Germany Road and blocked the road.

A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds and blocked the road in the 5000 block of Raders Valley Road.

A funnel cloud was viewed from Interstate-64, west of the Lewisburg, WV exit.

Sewell Creek abv Little Sewell Creek at Rainelle, WV (RANW2), crested at the minor flood stage of 14.30 feet at 3:30 am EST on the 16th above the flood stage of 14.0 feet. The flooding was the result of between 2 and 2.50 inches of rain falling across the Camp Creek basin in abou…

The Meadow River at Hines, WV (HNEW2) crested at the Moderate Flood Stage of 16.09 feet (Flood stage is 14 feet). This was caused by between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain over an 11 hour period due to training showers along a stalled front. Some snowmelt was involved from 8 to 12 inch…

Thunderstorm winds blew down three trees near the intersection of Big Draft Road and Anthony Road.

Water from the Greenbrier River was observed out of its banks and covering low spots along River Road. No damage was reported to the road.

Anthony Creek near Anthony, WV (ANYW2) crested at 15.00 feet (Flood stage is 14 feet) at 1:35 am EST on the 16th. This was caused by between 1.75 and 2.5 inches of rain falling over a 10 hour period ending at around 8:30 pm on the 15th. Snowmelt was a factor given the 8 to locall…

Water was observed flooding into the basement of a house near the intersection of Fairmont Avenue and Charles Street.

Harts Run was observed flowing out of its banks several inches deep across Harts Run Road. No damage was observed to the roadway.

Water from Wades Creek has risen several feet out of its banks, and surrounded multiple trailers, with water entering at least 2 of them.

Water from a pond was observed flowing ankle deep across Judyville Road.

A minivan became stranded in the Monroe Draft railroad tunnel as it tried to pass through about 2 feet of water. The motorist was able to evacuate to safety.

The stream gage at the Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV (ALDW2) crested at 15.33 feet (42,200 cfs) at 8:15 am EST on 2/7/25. This is roughly a 2-year event (50% AEP) per USGS Streamstats for this location and the highest crest on record since 2014. The Greenbrier basin received b…

Snake Run was observed flowing out of its banks several inches deep across Snake Run Road. No damage was reported to the road, and it was open to traffic after the flooding receded.

Runoff from prolonged rainfall and partially frozen ground caused Big Draft Road to be inundated by water about 2 feet deep. It's possible that the culvert under the road was partially blocked by debris. No damage was reported to the road, which was reopened to traffic after the …

Arbuckle Lane was reported flooding by runoff from prolonged rainfall and partially frozen ground. No damage was reported to the road.

Raders Valley Road was inundated around 4 inches deep due to runoff from prolonged rainfall and partially frozen ground. No damage was reported to the road.

The stream gage at the Greenbrier River at Ronceverte (RONW2) crested at 16.11 feet at 5:20 am EST on 2/7/25. This is the highest crest on record since March 2021. The Greenbrier basin received between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall in about a 12-hour period ending 10:00 AM EST on 2/…

The stream gage at Anthony Creek near Anthony (ANYW2) crested at 14.43 feet (5,830 cfs) at 5:20 pm EST on 2/6/25. This is less than a 2-year event (50% AEP) per USGS Streamstats for this location. The Anthony Creek basin received between 2 and 2.75 inches of rainfall in about a 1…

The stream gage at Anthony Creek near Anthony (ANYW2) crested at 14.24 feet (5,580 cfs) at 1:50 am EST on 2/1/25 due to 2 to 2.25 inches of rain falling across the basin within a roughly 24 hour period. There was very little snowpack in the basin prior to the event, therefore ver…

The Meadow River at Hines, WV (HNEW2) crested at 15.53 feet (Flood stage is 14 feet). This was caused by between 2.25 and 2.5 inches of rain over a 24 hour period. Snowpack was confined to western Greenbrier County, with core sample of 1.7 SWE at Quinwood prior to the rainfall, s…

Little Sewell Creek flooded out of its banks and onto the James River and Kanawha Turnpike near Oak Street. No damage was reported and the road was open to traffic after the flooding receded.

Kitchen Creek was observed flowing out of its banks and across Blue Sulphur Springs Road. No damage was reported to the roadway, which was reopened to traffic after the flooding receded.

Grassy Meadow Road was observed flooded and impassible for a brief period of time. No damage was reported to the road, which was reopened to traffic after the water receded.

Dry Creek flooded out of its banks and across Tuckahoe Road. No damage was reported and the road was open to traffic after the flooding receded.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and snapped off several more trees near Red Horse Road.

Hail up to the size of quarters fell along Brown Farm Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down fifteen trees. One of the trees was a 45-foot tall maple tree that was uprooted at a residence along Route 92 in Neola. The winds also blew off the roof of a garage and pushed it away by 500 feet.

A 53 knot wind gust was recorded by the AWOS at the Greenbrier Valley Airport.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Lewisburg, one of which landed onto a house, and another landed on top of a car.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Alderson area.

A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in the Quinwood area. A couple of power lines were brought down by the fallen trees.

The railroad tunnel on Route 63 was flooded and impassible due to runoff from heavy rainfall flooding the creek that shares the tunnel with the road. One water rescue was required for a vehicle stranded in the tunnel.

The Harts Run Tunnel under the railroad on Route 60 was flooded and impassible due to runoff from heavy rainfall flooding Harts Run that shares the tunnel with the road.

The railroad tunnel on Tuckahoe Road was flooded and impassible due to runoff from heavy rainfall flooding Dry Creek that shares the tunnel with the road.