Just ahead of a squall line, temperatures were in the upper 60s to lower 70s.  Dew points were in the low and mid 50s.  The convective squall line moved east at about 35 to 40 mph, causing widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph.  A few enhanced areas received severe convective wind gusts.
With strong dynamics aloft, widespread rain fell behind the squall line until the cold front passed on either side of 0000E on the 31st.  Rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches were common, with 2.5 inches in the Greenbrier Valley.  For example, Marlinton had 2.6 inches of rain.

As the prolonged rain was coming to an end, many small streams and creeks ran around bankfull late on the 30th.  This caused some minor water problems.  A woman drowned in Mason County, when she tried to crossed a swollen small stream.
Strong rises also occurred on the headwater rivers.  Some minor river flooding occurred.  The Greenbrier River crested just over 11 feet in Marlinton near dawn on the 31st.  Bankfull at Marlinton is 10 feet. This caused some minor flooding around houses near the mouth of Knapp Creek.  The Tug Fork River crested slightly above its 27 foot flood stage on the 31st during the early afternoon.  The crest was around 28.3 feet.  The  Tygart Valley River overflowed around Mill Creek and Belington.  The last effects of this heavy rain event was high water along the Ohio River that spilled over into early February.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 08:48:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees were blown down from the Raccoon Creek area to around Milton.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 11:35:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUTTONSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A section of a metal roof was blown off a home along Bell Crouch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 11:36:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down along Holly Bush Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 08:35:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Windows were blown out of a bank building.

Flood in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 20:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN ROGERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The headwaters of Laurel Fork were out of their banks.  Water was flowing over small bridges and Glen Rogers Road was closed.

Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKBERRY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Minor flooding occurred along the Tug Fork River, causing some road closures.  The crest in Williamson was just over 28 feet by 1400E of the 31st.  Flood stage is 27 feet, but a flood wall protects the town itself.

Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 22:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAR WILLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The upper reaches of the Dry Fork flooded roads.  The crest on the gauge at Bradshaw was around 11.4 feet during the predawn hours on the 31st.  Bankfull is 10 feet.

Flood in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 23:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Greenbrier River crested over bankfull in Marlinton near dawn on the 31st.  The crest was around 11.3 feet on the stage gauge.  Bankfull is 10 feet.  Water surrounded a few houses near the mouth of Knapp Creek.

Flood in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 20:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALVIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Persinger Creek flooded west of Calvin.  The intersection of Routes 41 and 55 was closed due to the high water.

Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 22:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY HEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The headwaters of the Tygart Valley River flooded roads.  The Mill Creek gauge crested over 13 feet after dawn on the 31st.  Bankfull is 11 feet.

Heavy Rain in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 30-JAN-13 20:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A 50 year old woman drowned, while attempting to walk across a swollen small stream, called Beech Fork.  It was dark, around 2100E.  She was going to work at a juvenile center. She had to cross the stream to get to her vehicle.  She had left her vehicle on higher ground, knowing the stream would be flowing above normal levels.  Apparently, the force of the water was too much and carried her away.  Her body was found 6 hours later about 100 yards from her home.

Flood in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 31-JAN-13 19:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

As the month was coming to an end, the Tygart Valley River was cresting just over its 14 foot flood stage around Belington.  This was a minor event, causing just a few roads to flood.