Moderate rain over a two day period totaled 1-3 inches, and was enough to produce some flooding during the afternoon of May 16th. Additional heavy rain affected the far eastern West Virginia panhandle during the evening hours of the 16th, producing 3-5 inches of rain and causing additional flooding. Moderate rain continued through the 18th, causing stream flooding beginning the 17th and continuing through the early morning hours of the 21st.

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-18 00:48:00 to 18-MAY-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Gaston Road flooded and closed either due to flooding of North River or backwater flooding of the Cacapon River.

Flood in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 06:18:00 to 19-MAY-18 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMPWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Patterson Creek near Headsville exceeded the 9 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak level of 9.50 feet was observed at 145 PM EST on May 19th. Agricultural and basement flooding occurs at these levels, with water covering parts of nearby roads.

Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 11:21:00 to 20-MAY-18 01:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Back Creek near Jones Springs exceeded the 11 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak value of 11.78 feet was observed at 7:30pm EST on May 19th. At this level, Dry Run Road is flooded near the gage location.

Flood in MORGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 15:58:00 to 20-MAY-18 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARGENT
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 during the times indicated. Due to the rainfall pattern, there were two peak levels, but flooding persisted in between the two peaks. The first peak of 12.73 feet occurred at 5:45am EST on May 18th; the second of 11.58 feet occurred at 7:15pm EST on May 19th. Several roads in the area were flooded between Largent and Great Cacapon.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-18 14:40:00 to 21-MAY-18 00:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Potomac River at Shepherdstown exceeded the 15 foot flood stage during the indicated times. The peak level of 17.78 feet occurred at 8:45am EST on May 20th. River Road experienced a few feet of water in spots between Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown.

Flood in GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-18 14:00:00 to 16-MAY-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lunice Creek was reported to be out of its banks.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-18 19:30:00 to 16-MAY-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The intersection of Bakerton Road and Engle Switch Road was flooded and closed.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-MAY-18 20:43:00 to 16-MAY-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Engle Switch Road flooded and closed at Engle Molers Road due to flooding of Elk Branch.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAY-18 23:45:00 to 20-MAY-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEYERSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Shenandoah River near Millville exceeded the 10 foot flood stage during the times indicated. In West Virginia, the impacts included flooding of parts of Bloomery Road and John Rissler Road, along with parks and camping areas near Bloomery and Millville. The peak level observed was 10.63 feet on May 19th at 4:30pm EST.

Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 02:27:00 to 18-MAY-18 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
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 between the times indicated. The peak river level was the highest recorded since 2014, reaching 14.36 feet at 6pm EST on May 17th. Numerous roads flooded within the designated area, along with backyards and outbuildings.

Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 19-MAY-18 00:53:00 to 20-MAY-18 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
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 between the times indicated. The peak river level reached 12.49 feet at 12:30am EST on May 20th. Numerous roads flooded within the designated area.

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 19:00:00 to 17-MAY-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPON BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Capon River Road flooded and closed in the 2000 block, near Capon Bridge, due to flooding of the Cacapon River.

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-MAY-18 19:09:00 to 17-MAY-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLD STREAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Cold Stream Road was closed in the 3000 block due to flooding of the Cacapon River.