A potent squall line developed during the early afternoon across central Ohio, on southwest to central Kentucky.  This was along a prefrontal surface boundary, and well out ahead of a strong cold front.  The atmosphere warmed into the 80s with surface dew points in the 70 to 75 degree range.  Additional thunderstorms formed into a broken west to east line across West Virginia, ahead of the squall line.  This caused flooding problems.  After 1500E, the squall line accelerated eastward, moving near 50 mph.  As a result of this event, a few more counties, such as Ritchie and Harrison, were added to FEMA's disaster declaration number 1474.   This federal disaster was initiated during the month of June.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 17:30:00 to 10-JUL-03 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Rains of 1.5 to 2.5 inches fell on saturated ground, causing small stream flooding.  The flooding was concentrated around Clarksburg, Nutter Fork, and Bristol, but occurred elsewhere in the county too.  One mobile home was destroyed.  Lots of basements were flooded.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 18:00:00 to 10-JUL-03 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: MEDINA
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The observer near Lockhart Fork measured 3.25 inches of rain.  Roads were flooded by tributaries to the Left Fork of Sandy Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:15:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Trees and large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:10:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:10:00 (EST)
Location: WEST HAMLIN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:00:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: HTS TRI STATE ARPT
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees and large branches were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 15:40:00 to 10-JUL-03 15:40:00 (EST)
Location: BARBOURSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Flash Flood in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:45:00 to 10-JUL-03 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The cooperative observer at Auburn measured 3.5 inches of rain in less than 4 hours.  Creeks such as Bone and Spruce flooded roads and homes.  The American Red Cross surveyed 7 single family homes with major damage.  One mobile home was destroyed.  One mobile home was destroyed.  Private bridges were also damaged.

Flash Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 17:00:00 to 10-JUL-03 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 450K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The heaviest rains fell in the Leopold, Summers, Big Isaac region.  An estimated 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain fell.  American Red Cross surveyed 1 single family dwelling and 1 mobile home destroyed.  Seven single family homes and 4 mobile homes had major damage.  Five churches had minor damage.  Vehicles were also flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:30:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: FAIR PLAIN
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 125K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Damage occurred to homes along Grass Lick Run in the Mountainview estates.  Siding was stripped off of houses.  Trees were snapped off or uprooted.  A garage door was bowed in about a foot.  One house sustained major damage, when a tree fell into the roof.

Tornado in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 15:29:00 to 10-JUL-03 15:34:00 (EST)
Location: LUBECK
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 1.5M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado first touched down along Raymond Street near Lubeck.  Several homes were damaged here, including a brick garage, which had its roof thrown a couple hundred feet into neighboring homes.  The tornado continued northeast along Smitherman Road, where it intensified to F2 strength.  Eight homes were damaged at his time, including 2 homes with their roofs lifted off and thrown several hundred feet.  More homes were damaged as the tornado cross Lake Washington Road.  One resident took shelter in a basement bathroom.  When she opened the door after the storm, there was nothing but daylight.  Six RV trailers were overturned at a dealership.  The tornado crossed White Acres Road damaging 6 homes.  One attached garage was ripped away from a house.  The tornado weakened as it crossed Route 892.  Trees were mangled near Jewell Road.  The storm crossed Island View Drive, but no houses suffered any significant damage.  All total, on the order of 30 homes and a couple of businesses sustained damage, with a half dozen homes destroyed.  About 15 power poles were snapped.  Luckily, no fatalities or injuries occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 15:35:00 to 10-JUL-03 15:35:00 (EST)
Location: PARKERSBURG
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Straight line winds caused localize damage along Avery Street in Parkersburg.  One frame house collapsed and several outbuilding were damaged.  The 3 residents in the collapsed house were injured slightly.  The 11 month son was rescued from under the debris.  One resident on Avery Street described the storm by saying, "It was like a chain saw, just going through the top of the trees with a vacuum.  It was just sucking everything up and blowing it."

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:15:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: SWEETLAND
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:15:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown across Route 60.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:15:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: WAYNE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees fell across power lines.

Hail in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 17:10:00 to 10-JUL-03 17:10:00 (EST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:44:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:44:00 (EST)
Location: (CRW) YEAGER ARPT
Magnitude: 50 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 16:48:00 to 10-JUL-03 16:48:00 (EST)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A large party tent, set up on the University of Charleston campus, collapsed, after being lifted up by gusty winds ahead of the squall line.  Three people were slightly injured.  Music equipment was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 17:05:00 to 10-JUL-03 17:05:00 (EST)
Location: WALTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ten large oak trees were blown down and a house was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUL-03 17:15:00 to 10-JUL-03 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: IVYDALE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were knocked down across Route 14.