Low pressure and its associated cold front passed through during the early morning hours of April 16th. Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches fell in portions of the state, causing flooding mainly in Grant, Pendleton, and Hardy Counties. This water then moved downstream, causing flooding of larger rivers on the 17th and 18th.

Flash Flood in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 03:00:00 to 16-APR-18 04:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

US Route 220 near Landes inundated and closed due to flooding and a landslide.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-APR-18 20:12:00 to 18-APR-18 05:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The USGS stream gauge on the Potomac River at Shepherdstown exceeded the 15 foot flood stage, flooding River Road in parts of Jefferson County. The river crested at 15.30 feet at 1215 AM EDT on April 18th.

Flood in PENDLETON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 00:43:00 to 16-APR-18 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAHMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gauge on the South Branch Potomac River at Franklin exceeded flood stage. Video footage confirms numerous roads were closed, including Route 220/12 south of Franklin and US 220 between Franklin and Ruddle. The peak level of 9.10 feet was observed at 905 AM EDT, and was the highest level observed at this location since 2010.

Flood in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 07:00:00 to 17-APR-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOOREFIELD MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The South Branch Potomac River exceeded its banks in the Moorefield area. Seven people who were camping did not move away from the river in time and had to be rescued out of 4-5 feet of water during the afternoon of the 16th. Damage occurred to the campers and cars that were in the area as the water rose. Additionally, portions of Cunningham Road and Trough Road were closed due to the flooding of the river.

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 20:01:00 to 17-APR-18 11:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLESONS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the South Branch Potomac River near Springfield exceeded the 15 foot flood stage. Photo and videos show several road closures and flooding of a campground area near Springfield. The peak level of 19.44 feet was observed at 515 AM EDT on April 17th, and was the highest river level observed since 2007.

Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-18 14:25:00 to 16-APR-18 21:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MRB)SHEPHERD FLD MR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Opequon Creek near Martinsburg exceeded the 10 foot flood stage. The observed peak level was 10.50 feet at 715 PM EDT on April 16th. At this level, Douglas Grove Road and Bowers Road are flooded, and water is covering parts of the stream access point near Golf Course Road east of Martinsburg.

Flood in MORGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-APR-18 01:33:00 to 17-APR-18 05:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOE GULLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon exceeded the 9 foot flood stage, peaking at 9.17 feet at 415 AM EDT on April 17th. At this level, portions of Rock Ford Road are flooded and closed, along with the low water bridges.