Low pressure tracking up the Appalachians combined with a strong arctic cold front to produce a significant rain and snow producing storm for the region. Ahead of the front, a strong southwesterly moisture feed and mid-level short wave brought heavy rainfall to the area, with 2 to 3 inch storm total rainfall reports common. This rain created strong rises on area rivers and streams, with several gauging points reaching flood stage. Also, the strong river rises broke up ice on these waterways, creating significant ice jam concerns.
The strong arctic cold front passed through during the afternoon and evening of the 12th, bringing a flash freeze to area roads that were wet and water-covered from the rain. A mix of sleet and freezing rain developed during the evening with minor ice accretion reported. Precipitation then changed to all snow and continued into the morning of the 13th before tapering to snow showers. A swath of 6-8 inches of snow fell from southeast Ohio, across the northern WV panhandle into portions of southwest Pennsylvania, with lesser totals in the Laurel Highlands and southeastern ridges.

Winter Weather in WETZEL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 17:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flood in MARSHALL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 04:39:00 to 12-JAN-18 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMERON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a couple of houses flooded in Cameron. Several other roads are flooded throughout the county.

Flood in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 05:19:00 to 12-JAN-18 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHEELING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported roads closed due to flooding.

Flood in HANCOCK, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 06:37:00 to 12-JAN-18 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEIRTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported that Kings Creek was out of its banks and flooding the intersection of Kings Creek Road and Martina Drive. Also flooding is occuring on Willow Road and Union Chapel.

Flood in BROOKE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 07:25:00 to 12-JAN-18 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that Buffalo Creek was flooding portions of Bethany.

Winter Storm in HANCOCK, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 17:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 17:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in BROOKE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 17:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 17:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter