Unusually strong upper low for July dropped from the Great Lakes into western PA.  A trowal/deformation zone set up over most of the area outside of southeast Ohio, producing torrential rainfall.  Storm totals of 2 to 5 inches were common, with isolated higher totals over West Virginia. Hardest hit areas included Washington County, PA and Marion County, WV.  Wheeling and Hundred WV also had major issues. Several water rescues took place in the aforementioned counties with disaster declarations in the city of Uniontown in Fayette county, PA and a federal disaster declaration in for most of northern West Virginia. Damage estimates for West Virginia alone approached $6 million dollars.

Flash Flood in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 06:45:00 to 29-JUL-17 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that the town of Wana was flooded with high water blocking all traffic.

Flood in MARION, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 07:30:00 to 29-JUL-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported ongoing flooding throughout the town of Mannington with numerous streets closed.

Flood in TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 04:45:00 to 29-JUL-17 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAFER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State official reported flooding at the intersection of Lime Holow Road and Cannon Settlement Road.

Flood in TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 10:10:00 to 29-JUL-17 11:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAD MINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a water rescue as a male is clinging to a pole.

Flash Flood in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-17 21:47:00 to 29-JUL-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a stream running across Middle Creek Road and poeple are trapped in a house on Cadillac Ave in Triadelphia.

Flash Flood in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-17 22:27:00 to 29-JUL-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads flooded and closed across Valley Grove.

Flash Flood in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-17 22:30:00 to 29-JUL-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELM GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wheeling Creek is out of its banks and flooding Elm Grove.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-17 21:30:00 to 29-JUL-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MECHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Swift water teams deployed from Wheeling to McMechen to rescue multiple people stranded in vehicles.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-17 22:22:00 to 29-JUL-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous roads flooded and closed in Benwood.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 00:25:00 to 29-JUL-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MECHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

McMechen Fire Department has been destroyed. Most of the town is under water.

Flash Flood in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 00:44:00 to 29-JUL-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TWILIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media reported stone church road was washed out.

Flash Flood in WETZEL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 00:10:00 to 29-JUL-17 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLSOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported that Route 20 was closed due to high water in Folsom. Also, several homes along Sams Run Road are being evacuated due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MARION, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 00:49:00 to 29-JUL-17 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Local 911 reported multiple roads closed in and around Mannington due to flooding. Several water rescues were ongoing.

Flash Flood in WETZEL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 01:07:00 to 29-JUL-17 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSH RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local 911 center reported that the town of Hundred is under water.

Flash Flood in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 02:08:00 to 29-JUL-17 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State official reported flooding on Pedlar run Road.

Flash Flood in MARION, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-17 02:15:00 to 29-JUL-17 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUR STATES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported that Bingamon road was flooded and impassable near the Harrison - Marion County line.

Flash Flood in BROOKE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 28-JUL-17 21:48:00 to 29-JUL-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Route 67 closed and covered with water.