A nearly stationary area of upper level low pressure system over the Ohio Valley provided plenty of lift to combine with an usually strong and moist southeasterly low-level flow to produce bands of moderate to heavy showers across the mid-Atlantic.  With saturated ground in place and the training nature of the widespread showers, flood and flash flooding was the result across portions of eastern West Virginia. Rainfall amounts of over 3 inches were common and included a measurement of 3.80 inches from near Kline Gap, WV.

Flash Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 07:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Tuscarora Creek overflowed its banks forcing the closures of numerous roads.  A spotter near the event reported 3.25 inches of rain.

Flood in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 12:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reported over the road along Route 220 near the Pendleton County line. A nearby rain gage measured 1.18 inches.

Flood in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 12:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARTHUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reported over Hot Hill Road near Brick School Road.

Flash Flood in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 23:30:00 to 18-MAY-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLDFIELDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads were closed throughout the county. Up to 3 feet of water was reported on roadways. In addition, numerous trees were down across the county due to the saturated soil.

Flood in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-11 03:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Six inches of water was flowing over Knobley Road.

Flood in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-11 03:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Patterson Creek was flowing across the roadway.

Flood in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-11 07:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT ASHBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Patterson Creek was out of its banks from Fort Ashby to Spring Gap, forcing the closure of several roads.  A nearby rain gage measured 3.26 inches.

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-11 18:00:00 to 18-MAY-11 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPON BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding around Capon Bridge, WV forced closure of several roads, including Route 50, Cold Spring Road, and River Road.  A nearby rain gage measured 1.95 inches.

Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-11 16:00:00 to 17-MAY-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several roads closed due to high water along creeks.  A nearby spotter observed 1.44 inches of rain.