A wave of low pressure and surface front crossed West Virginia, producing heavy rainfall on the 16th. Generally 1 to 2 inches of rain fell on already saturated soil. This resulted in creek and stream flooding on the 16th and into the 17th. As the rain drained through the river system, smaller main stem rivers flooded. This eventually led to flooding along the the Ohio River.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 16:30:00 to 16-FEB-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETTS BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tenmile Creek Flooded, causing the closure of Tenmile Creek Road.  Upper Mud River Road was closed by flooding along Big Laurel Creek. Flooding along Straight Fork and Valley Fork closed a section of Route 3 in Griffithsville. Also, Garretts Bend Road was closed near Elizabeth Church due to flooding along Trace Fork and Hayzlett Fork.

Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 10:20:00 to 16-FEB-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARTING SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed due to high water. This included Files Creek Road along Files Creek, Laurel Mountain Road along Claylick Run, and Salt Lick Road along Salt Lick Run.

Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 15:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONECOAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Jennies Creek flooded, washing out a section of the westbound lane of US Route 53. Twelvepole Creek also flooded, closing a portion of State Route 152 near mile marker 5.

Flood in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 08:45:00 to 17-FEB-18 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding along Lick Run and Cutright Run closed a portion of Route 20.
The Buckhannon River at Buckhannon also flooded. According to the river gage, the river rose above its flood stage of 23 feet around midnight on the 17th, crested at about 23.8 feet at 3 AM, and then returned below flood stage by 10 AM.

Flood in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 10:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Cisco Road was closed due to flooding along the North Fork of Hughes River.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 10:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed across the county due to flooding. This included County Route 32 along Left Buffalo Run, Elk Fork Road along Elk Fork and Muddy Creek Road along Muddy Creek.

Flood in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 02:15:00 to 16-FEB-18 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FETTERMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A building along Maple Avenue in Grafton was flooded due to flooding on Tygart Valley River. Also in Grafton, a portion of Barrett Street was closed due to flooding along Three Fork Creek.

Flood in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 11:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Middle Fork of Reedy Creek flooded, closing several roads and encroaching on a home in Reedy. Flooding near the confluence of Tanner Run and Spring Creek and closed a portion of Front Street in Spencer.

Flood in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 22:00:00 to 17-FEB-18 07:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST JUNIOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Tygart Valley River experienced very minor flooding, closing several roads along the river.
At Philippi, the river rose above its flood stage of 19 feet late on the 16th, crested around 19.3 feet just after midnight on the 17th, and returned to its banks just after 3 AM.
At Belington, the river rose above its flood stage of 14 feet at about 3 AM, crested a tenth of a foot above flood stage during the pre-dawn and then dropped back below flood stage just after sunrise.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-FEB-18 03:11:00 to 20-FEB-18 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River around Huntington rose above its flood stage of 50 feet just after midnight on the 18th, cresting just over 53 feet late morning on the 19th. The river dropped back below flood stage during the evening of the 20th. This caused flooding of Route 60 in several spots and of Route 2 between Lesage and Glenwood.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-FEB-18 03:36:00 to 21-FEB-18 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River gage at Racine Lock rose above its flood stage of 41 feet early on the 17th. The river surpassed moderate flooding, and almost reached its major flood stage of 48 feet, during its crest of 47.7 feet just after midnight on the 19th. The river dropped back below flood stage around noon on the 20th. This flooded a section of Route 62 near West Creek.
At the Pomeroy, Ohio staff gage, the Ohio River rose above its flood stage of 46 feet late around noon on the 17th. Major flooding occurred along this stretch of the river, where the staff gage read almost 50.5 feet during crest late on the 18th, topping major flood stage by half a foot. Water levels dropped back below flood stage around sunrise on the 20th. This caused flooding of some homes near the Pomeroy-Mason bridge.
Near Point Pleasant, the Ohio River almost reached major flooding, topping out at 47.5 feet just after midnight on the 19th. Major flood stage is 48 feet. Flooding began around 3 AM on the 17th, and the river dropped below flood stage mid morning on the 21st. Sections of many roads around Point Pleasant were flooding, including Routes 2, 17, 21, 33, and 35.
Near the Robert C. Byrd lock, the Ohio River rose above flood stage of 50 feet a couple hours before sunrise on the 18th. Crest occurred just above moderate flood stage of 52 feet during the pre-dawn hours of the 19th. The river dropped back below flood stage at about 6 o'clock that evening. This flooded a section of Route 2 near Apple Grove, and also several agricultural fields along the river.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 13:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUDLEY GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

West Mud River Road was closed due to flooding along Mud River and some of its tributaries south of Milton. Lower Creek also flooded north of Milton, closing portions of Lower Creek Road.

Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 08:00:00 to 17-FEB-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding along Middle Island Creek closed a section of Route 18 near the football field in West Union.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ERA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Right and Left Forks of Sandy Creek flooded, closing portions of CR 13/1 and Parkersburg Road.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 12:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SISSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding along Pocatalico Creek and Pocatalico River closed sections of Sissonville Drive and Pocatalico River Road. Big Sandy Creek and Little Thorofare Run both came out of their banks north of Clendenin. Also, Slaughters Creek flooded, closing a section of Slaughters Creek Drive near Cabin Creek.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-FEB-18 04:48:00 to 20-FEB-18 12:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ALTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River gage at Racine Lock rose above its flood stage of 41 feet early on the 17th. The river surpassed moderate flooding, and almost reached its major flood stage of 48 feet, during its crest of 47.7 feet just after midnight on the 19th. The river dropped back below flood stage around noon on the 20th. This caused flooding of low lying areas around Ravenswood.

Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 23:25:00 to 19-FEB-18 13:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River near Parkersburg, rose above flood stage late on the 16th. Crest occurred mid morning on the 18th at 39.7 feet, almost 2 feet above moderate flood stage of 38 feet. The river fell back below flood stage just after noon on the 19th.
Several homes were flooded in the Happy Valley and Point Drive areas of Parkersburg, as well as along Annas Drive in Vienna.  According to a caretaker at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, the gift shop and concession stand on the island both had several feet of water in them.

Flood in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 15:00:00 to 17-FEB-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUMPTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Rosedale Road was closed near Shock due to flooding along the Right Fork of Steer Creek. Also, County Route 1 and Alice Road were closed due to flooding along Flat Run and Leading Creek.
The Little Kanawha River at Glenville flooded as water drained through the system. The river gage showed the river rose above flood stage on the evening of the 16th. It crested at 24.5 feet, or 1.5 feet above flood stage right around midnight on the 17th, and dropped below flood stage just before sunrise that morning.

Flood in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 15:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON BENNETT ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Geelick Run flooded, closing a portion of Dutch Hollow Road.

Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 01:40:00 to 17-FEB-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC ALPIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed across northwestern Harrison County due to flooding. This included Saint Francis Way near Maple Lake in Bridgeport and Bonasso Drive near the Harrison/Marion County line.
The West Fork River in Clarksburg also flooded, closing West Pike Street. The river gage at Clarksburg rose above flood stage on the evening of the 16th. It crested at 15 feet, or 1 foot above flood stage just after midnight on the 17th and returned to its banks later that morning.
The river gage at Enterprise on the West Fork also rose above its bank full level of 17 feet around noon on the 16th, crested at 20.5 feet just before midnight that night, and returned below bank full by noon on the 17th.

Flood in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPMANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed due to flooding across northern Logan County. Crooked Creek came out of its banks, closing a portion of Crooked Creek Road. Garrett Fork Road was closed due to high water from Garrett Fork. Striker Fork Road was closed below Workman Fork due to flooding along Striker Fork. Also, flooding along Buck Fork and Trace Fork closed portions of Buck Fork Road and Trace Fork Road.

Flood in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 10:45:00 to 17-FEB-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

County Route 3 was closed due to flooding along Middle Island Creek and its tributaries.

Flood in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 14:20:00 to 16-FEB-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding of creeks and streams. This included Heizer Creek Road along Heizer Creek and Manilla Creek Road along Manilla Creek. Hurrican Creek also came out of its banks near the intersection of Route 34 and Route 60, flooding lowlands in the area.

Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-18 08:30:00 to 16-FEB-18 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding along Worthington Creek closed the intersection of 36th Street and Cord Road.