Wyoming storm history

The rain maximum came out of southern Logan County and rain east, across northern portions of Wyoming County. The maximum rain amount in the 3.5 to 4 inch range was likely for northern Wyoming County. This included portions of Huff Creek, Clear Fork including its Trace Fork, and …

The first flooding on small headwater streams and runs in Wyoming County occurred around 0900E. This would include such streams as Rockcastle Creek, Cabin Creek, the headwaters of Laurel Creek at Glen Rogers, and Slab Fork near Maben. Flooding in and around Mullens began 1000-110…

Streams such as Cub Creek, Huff Creek, and Indian Creek flooded. The area around Hanover was hard hit. The preliminary damage assessment for the county, counted 4 single family homes and 4 mobile homes destroyed. Major damage occurred to 36 single family homes and 1 mobile home.

Two large trees were blown down along Stonecoal Avenue in Brenton.

In Branton, a tree was blown down across R.D. Bailey Highway. Another tree blew down onto Maple Avenue in Pineville.

Several trees fell down onto power lines along Route 16 near Big Branch Road. This resulted in local power outages in and around the town of Welch.

Clear Fork River at Clear Fork rose above its bankfull level of 11 feet the evening of the 15th. The river rose to a crest around 14.7 feet then next morning, then receded below bankfull the afternoon of the 16th. Flooding occurred along County Route 6 and reached some buildings …

The Guyandotte River at Baileysville rose above its bankfull level of 17 feet the evening of February 15. The river crested around 24 feet overnight and then receded below bankfull the following morning. Several homes flooded between Brenton and Baileysville. Roads and low areas …

The Guyandotte River at Pineville exceeded its flood stage of 13 feet the night of February 15, then rose to a crest around 14.1 feet overnight. The river returned below flood stage the next morning. Impacts include flooding of some homes and businesses along Rockcastle Creek nea…

Coon Branch Road was closed due to flooding in Jesse.

High water was observed along the road in the town of Matheny.

In Lynco, high water was observed on Route 971.

The gage along Clear Fork River at Clear Fork exceeded a bankfull level of 11 feet on the evening of January 31st. The river crested around 11.1 feet and then receded below bankfull again that night. Portions of Charlie Hatfield Road observed high water issues while the river spi…

Debris from flooding was observed across US 52 near the intersection with Ikes Fork Road.

Power outages were observed in the Mullens, Baileysville, and Oceana areas due to tree and power line damage.

Ten thousand households in the county were without power for a time due to power lines being downed, especially in the areas of Oceana and Mullens.

Several roads in the Lynco community was impassable for a period of time due to flooding. In the town Clear Fork, Route 971 near Westside High School was also closed due to high water issues.

The Clear Fork along the Guyandotte River rose above its 11 foot bankfull level on the morning of February 17th, cresting at 11.09 feet early in the afternoon, and then returned to its banks later that evening. While the river was out of its banks, sections of Charlie Hatfield Ro…

In the town of Hanover, high water obstructed Pad Fork Road for a brief period of time.

Nelson Branch rose out its banks and spilled onto Nelson Branch Road. Several other roads were blocked by high water for an extended amount of time between Hanover and North Spring, including Garden Gap Branch Road, North Spring Road, and Rose Branch Road. Some homes were affecte…

A tree was blown down on Poplar Gap Road near Ravencliff.