Strong moisture advection ahead of a southern stream low pressure system brought a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall across the middle Ohio River Valley and Central Appalachians. The rainfall started during the evening of the 11th, and continued through most of the day on the 12th before changing to snow late in the day. Generally 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain fell. Most of this rain immediately turned to runoff due to a combination of frozen and saturated soil. This caused some creeks and streams to flood.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 06:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLUM RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Many creeks and streams across Tyler County flooded, resulting in numerous road closures. This included flooding along Elk Fork, which closed portions of County Route 11. County Routes 6 and 7 were closed due to high water on Rush Fork and Sugar Creek. Point Pleasant Creek flooded, closing portions of State Route 180. Other small tributaries of Middle Island Creek also flooded, closing portions of County Routes 13, 14 and 16, along with State Routes 18, and 24.

Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-JAN-18 04:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek came out of its banks, causing minor flooding on County Route 39. The river gauge at Mill Creek indicated the river spilled from its banks around 4 AM on the 13th, crested about half a foot above its bankfull level of 11 feet during the predawn hours, and returned to within its banks by late morning.

Flood in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-JAN-18 02:00:00 to 13-JAN-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Middle Fork of the Tygart River flooded near Ellamore, closing a section of County Route 28. The river gauge at Ellamore showed the river rose just above its bankfull level of 13 feet during the predawn hours of the 13th.

Flood in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-JAN-18 08:30:00 to 13-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: REVEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Kanawha River reached minor flood stage for several hours. The river gauge at Glenville indicated the river just surpassed the minor flood stage level of 23 feet, causing water to cover some streets right along the river in downtown Glenville.

Flood in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 04:45:00 to 12-JAN-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Bond Creek rose out of its banks, flooding sections of County Routes 1, 6, 6/3, and 6/5.

Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-18 05:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARRTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous roads were flooded across northern Wood County. Worthington Creek came out of its banks east of Parkersburg closing the intersection of Core Road and 36th Street. Old St. Marys Pike was also closed due to flooding on Worthington Creek. Water from Carpenter Run closed portions of Waverly Road near Waverly.
About 6 miles northeast of Parkersburg, a vehicle became stranded on Laurel Creek Road while trying to drive through high water from Laurel Creek. The SUV was washed into the creek before first responders arrived. There were two people in the vehicle, a father and daughter. Neither of them were able to escape the flood waters. Their bodies were found many hours later, after the water levels receded.