Increasing moisture quickly moved up the Ohio River Valley on the morning of the 3rd into a developing east to west frontal zone.  The first of several thunderstorm complexes moved from west to east into western West Virginia during the early afternoon on Tuesday, the 3rd. The west to east band of training thunderstorms shifted slightly north overnight, toward the Route 50 corridor, including areas near Parkersburg on east toward West Union, Clarksburg, Philippi, and Grafton.  The ground was already wetter than normal in this region, from above normal rainfall in May. By dawn on the 4th, the highest rain totals were 2.5 to over 3 inches from near Harrisville on east toward Clarksburg and Grafton.  An unofficial report of 3.2 inches was received from a spotter in Salem.
These rain amounts over the wet terrain, caused some flash flooding on small streams early on the 4th. Areas in Harrison and Taylor Counties saw the most flash flooding early on the 4th. This was the last week for the school year for many counties, but some counties closed their schools for the day.
After a brief lull around dawn, more rain formed on the 4th, causing hail, high winds, and stream flooding.
The west to east band of convection sank slightly back to the south during the daylight hours on Wednesday, the 4th. Portions of Mason, Jackson, Wirt, Calhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie, Lewis, Braxton, and Upshur Counties saw the heaviest rains. Hail and some wind damage occurred with the convection on the 4th. The most noteworthy was the microburst damage just south of Harrisville in Ritchie County. Small stream flooding was also noted during the 4th, causing many road closures.
The last of the significant showers exited after 2100E on the 4th.
Rain totals over a 30 to 36 hour time frame were 2.5 to around 4.5 inches. A few specific preliminary totals from cooperative observers include Burnsville with 4.7 inches, Clarksburg and Racine Lock/Dam 4.5 inches, Rock Cave 4.3 inches, Glenville 4.2 inches, West Union and Philippi 4.0 inches, Harrisville 3.9 inches, Grafton and Southside 3.8 inches, and Grantsville 3.6 inches.  An automatic rain gauge near Cedarville in Gilmer County had a total of 4.7 inches.
Significant river flooding occurred along the upper reaches of the Little Kanawha River, down through Gilmer County. The river at Glenville crested at 32.16 feet around 0800E on the 5th.  Flood stage is 23 feet. That was the highest river level in Glenville since 1985. Water was about 1 to 2 feet deep in the downtown business district along the river. The crest on the Little Kanawha River dampened to just over the 36 foot flood stage at Grantsville.
The West Fork River in Harrison County crested just over the 14 foot flood stage at Clarksburg, also around 0800E on the 5th.
This event prompted a state of emergency by Governor Manchin. Around 130 structures were heavily damaged or destroyed according to his declaration. Later, President Bush approved federal disaster assistance for several counties.  Harrison County had more than 300 requests for individual assistance, the most of any county. Taylor County had more than 100 requests for individual assistance, followed by Barbour and Gilmer with less than 100. See FEMA disaster number 1769 for specific details.

Hail in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 00:35:00 to 04-JUN-08 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 12:18:00 to 04-JUN-08 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 12:10:00 to 04-JUN-08 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down near Route 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were blown down south of Elkins to Beverly.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 11:49:00 to 04-JUN-08 11:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: NESTORVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were down in the town.

Hail in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 13:50:00 to 04-JUN-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: POINT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 10:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees fell across roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 12:55:00 to 04-JUN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 13:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY HEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 14:50:00 to 04-JUN-08 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees fell around the community.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 15:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GANDEEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees fell around the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 15:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCATALICO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees fell on power lines.

Hail in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 15:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KOMOVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees fell down on Sycamore Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 15:53:00 to 04-JUN-08 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: COWEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind caused minor damage to structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 16:05:00 to 04-JUN-08 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees fell down in the community.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 16:15:00 to 04-JUN-08 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down.

Hail in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 16:25:00 to 04-JUN-08 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINWOOD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large hail fell at Snowshoe.

Hail in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 10:37:00 to 04-JUN-08 10:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIPLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 10:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG RUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees fell along County Route 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 10:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAR SETTLEMENT
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst caused extensive damage to hardwood trees on both sides of Route 16.  Numerous oak trees were uprooted and snapped in a diverging pattern.  Some shingle damage occurred to nearby homes.  The path was about a mile in length with a width of about 150 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 11:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees fell along Route 21.

Hail in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 13:25:00 to 04-JUN-08 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALLIPOLIS FERRY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 14:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees or large branches fell in scattered locations around the city.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-08 22:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDUSTRIAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous streams quickly flooded roads and into some homes across northern portions of Harrison County during the late night hours.
Evacuations and water rescues did occur.  Examples of some of the creeks included Salem Fork, Thomas Fork, Booths Creek, and Mudlick Run.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 00:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEPZIBAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several small streams, including the headwaters of Simpson Creek, flooded roads and some homes during the late night and early morning hours.

Flash Flood in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 01:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALLOWAY JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water from streams and off hillsides flooded roads and some homes.

Flash Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 00:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBOURNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several small streams, such as Elk Fork and Indian Creek, flooded roads.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 00:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Between Laurel and Cheat Mountains, Leading Creek and its feeder streams flooded roads.  A spotter in Montrose reported 3.1 inches of rain had fallen from 1400E on the 3rd through 0000E on the 4th.

Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 11:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The additional rains during the day on the 4th were lighter than the previous late night, but the overall effect caused additional small stream flooding.

Flood in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 10:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The additional rains during the day on the 4th were lighter than the previous late night, but the overall effect caused small stream flooding.

Flood in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The additional rains during the day on the 4th were lighter than the previous late night, but the overall effect caused small stream flooding.

Flood in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The additional rains during the day on the 4th were lighter than the previous late night, but the overall effect caused additional small stream flooding.

Flood in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The additional rains during the day on the 4th caused small stream flooding.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 17:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKHART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor small stream flooding occurred.

Flood in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 17:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor small stream flooding occurred.

Flood in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 17:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor small stream flooding occurred.

Flood in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 17:00:00 to 05-JUN-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Small stream flooding occurred late in the day, followed by river flooding along the Little Kanawha River overnight.

Flood in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 17:00:00 to 05-JUN-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Small stream flooding late on the 4th was followed by flooding along the Little Kanawha River.

Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 11:00:00 to 05-JUN-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

After the ovcrnight flash flooding, additonal stream flooding occurred during the day, followed by river flooding on the West Fork River. Part of a reclamation impoundment for the Old Owings Mine gave way in Willard, sending water down a hill and into nearby homes.

Flood in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 17:00:00 to 05-JUN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Small stream flooding lead to river flooding along the Little Kanawha River.

Flash Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-08 22:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 19:46:00 to 04-JUN-08 19:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Hail in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 20:05:00 to 04-JUN-08 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 18:25:00 to 04-JUN-08 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down.

Hail in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 18:41:00 to 04-JUN-08 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENSWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 19:55:00 to 04-JUN-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down on Oil Creek Road and near Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 18:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 19:32:00 to 04-JUN-08 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Flood in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-JUN-08 13:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADALAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The additional rains during the day on the 4th were lighter than the previous late night, but the overall effect caused additional small stream flooding.