The ground was wetter than normal from around an inch of rain that occurred on the 15th into the 16th. Periods of rain started to fall again on Sunday the 20th.  A front then sank south on Monday the 21st and became nearly stationary just south of Huntington and Charleston.  Rain fell heaviest just north of that boundary late Monday afternoon into the early evening across central West Virginia.  From near Jackson County on east to southern Upshur County about a half inch to three quarters of an inch of rain fell.
On Tuesday, the 22nd, there were 2 distinct waves of rain.  The first wave was from about 0600E to 1300E as the stationary front was beginning to lift back north as a warm front.  A lull then occurred during the mid afternoon.  The second wave of rain occurred from around 1800E to 0200E on Wednesday the 23rd.  This second wave was associated with the moisture plume ahead of the cold front.  Dew points were on either side of 60 degrees in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee.  The heaviest rain rates from both these waves were on the order of three quarters of an inch in 3 hours.  The total 24 hour rain amounts ending at dawn on the 23rd were over 2 inches from eastern Putnam County and southern Jackson County, through northern Kanawha County, Roane, and Calhoun Counties, and into portions of Clay and Gilmer Counties.
The axis of the maximum 3 day rain amount went from near Huntington on northeast through northern Putnam County into Roane County to southern Upshur County.   The 3 day rain total of 2.5 to 3.5 inches was common.  The heaviest recorded rain amount was from the cooperative observer at Spencer, where 4.6 inches was measured.
Widespread small stream flooding started Tuesday morning.  Much of the small stream flooding continued overnight Tuesday night with the second wave of rain.  The larger headwater rivers, including the Pocatalico, the West Fork, the Buckhannon, and the Little Kanawha, then caused minor flooding to continue through Wednesday the 23rd.  The main effect of both the small stream and the river flooding was to close the usual low vulnerable spots on adjacent roads.  As a result, citizens had limited access.  Several vehicles were flooded because drivers tried to drive through water that was too deep.  Being deer hunting season, several hunters found themselves unable to cross swollen streams.  Vulnerable parks and camping spots along the rivers were also flooded.

Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-NOV-11 09:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODHOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The West Fork River crested at, or slightly over flood stage, around midday on the 23rd.  The crest at the Clarksburg gauge was 14.36 feet.  Flood stage is 14 feet.

Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 21:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was minor small stream flooding late on the 22nd into the 23rd.  A few roads were closed.  A water rescue was done near Sedalia.

Flood in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 11:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Streams such as Hurricane Creek, Little Hurricane Creek, Harmon Creek, Heizer Creek flooded roads during the 22nd.  The lower Pocatalico River flooded roads into the 23rd.

Flood in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 13:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were closed from small stream flooding on the 22nd.  The Little Kanawha River crested just over flood stage at Elizabeth around sunset on the 23rd.  The crest was 36.34 feet during the late afternoon and early evening.  Flood stage is 36 feet.  Parks and camps along the river were flooded.  At least one recreational vehicle was flooded.

Flood in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 23:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELBYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Minor small stream flooding occurred late on the 22nd into the morning of the 23rd.  The Buckhannon River crested at bankfull or slightly over bankfull.  The crest in the town of  Buckhannon was 23.12 feet during the afternoon of the 23rd.  Flood stage is 23 feet.

Flood in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 10:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUDFORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor small stream flooding was common throughout the county on the 22nd.  This lead to minor river flooding on the Little Kanawha.   Route 16 and 5 were closed in several places. Numerous county roads were closed.  The West Fork of the Little Kanawha rose 21 feet at Rocksdale from around 5.5 feet to a crest near 26.6 feet.  That crest occurred around 0130E on the 23rd.  Some garages and outbuildings along the West Fork of the Little Kanawha River were flooded.
The crest at Grantsville on the main stem of the Little Kanawha was just over the 36 foot flood stage, cresting at 36.15 feet around midday on the 23rd.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 08:30:00 to 23-NOV-11 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS LANES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Small streams around Cross Lanes, Sissonville, and near Clendenin flooded Tuesday.   Streams such as Legg Fork, Tuppers Creek, Derricks Creek, and Haines Branch closed roads on Tuesday.  The Pocatalico River crested at 28.3 feet around dawn on the 23rd, causing road closures into the 23rd. The north bound ramp to Exit 116 of Interstate 77 was closed.   Streams around Clendenin overflow.  One hunter drove his truck into a swollen stream, that was still within its banks.  The vehicle stalled and the 2 occupants escaped.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 11:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIR PLAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Small stream overflow across the southern portion of the county.  One example was the Pocatalico Creek drainage.  Portions of Route 21 were affected.

Flood in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 22:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BABLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Minor small stream flooding occurred late on the 22nd into the early morning of the 23rd.

Flood in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 14:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor small stream flooding was widespread on the 22nd, closing roads.  Some examples were Tanner Creek over County Route 20, while Bull Fork Road and Alice Road were also closed. In the southern portion of the county, the Left Fork of Steer Creek caused 4 inches of water in the dressing rooms of the gym at the Normantown Elementary School.  No damage occurred to the school and the cleanup only took an hour or two.
The Little Kanawha River crested above flood stage on the 23rd, keeping the most vulnerable low spots closed.  The crest at Glenville was 25.68 feet during the morning on the 23rd.  Flood stage is 23 feet.  There was one evacuation in Glenville when one stranded college student and their 3 year old child wanted to leave for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Flood in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 12:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor small stream flooding occurred, followed by flooding on the headwaters of the Little Kanawha River.  A few roads were closed.

Flood in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-NOV-11 10:00:00 to 23-NOV-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor small stream flooding was widespread throughout the county.  Route 119 was closed south of Spencer.  Water from Reedy Creek surrounded structures in the community of Reedy.  One documented case of a flooded vehicle was along Front Street in Spencer.  The occupant had driven their vehicle into the flood waters of Spring Creek.  Another case was along the Big Sandy Creek drainage near Amma.  A local resident used his tractor to help a stranded motorist by retrieving their stalled vehicle.