Several low pressure systems lifted through the Appalachians between the 20th and 24th. On the 21st, an area of heavy rainfall moved across western West Virginia with totals of 1 to 1.25 inches over 24 hours. The higher amounts were along the Ohio River. On the 22nd, another widespread 0.75 to 1.25 inches fell, with up to 1.5 inches across the southern Coal Fields. All of this rain fell on already saturated ground, and quickly became runoff into local creeks and streams, pushing some into flooding. Eventually, this water worked its way into the Ohio River, with minor flooding in typical low spots along the river.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 20-DEC-18 19:25:00 to 20-DEC-18 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed due to flooding of small creeks and streams. This included Cedar Crest Drive along Cedar Creek, Green Valley Drive along Grapevine Branch, and the intersection of Fudges Creek Road and Little Fudges Creek Road along Fudges Creek. The 10th Street Viaduct in downtown Huntington was also closed due to flooding.

Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 20-DEC-18 20:15:00 to 20-DEC-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEREDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of James River Road were closed due to flooding along Twelvepole Creek and its smaller tributaries.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 20-DEC-18 20:15:00 to 20-DEC-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads in northern Mason County were closed due to flooding. This included Jericho Road along Crooked Creek, State Route 62 at Tin Can Hollow Road, which is along Ice Creek, and the low spot on Route 2 at White Ridge Road.

Heavy Rain in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-DEC-18 13:00:00 to 21-DEC-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPMANVILLE
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A period of heavy rain lead to high water covering low spots on Garret Fork Road.

Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-DEC-18 19:27:00 to 22-DEC-18 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PANTHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Dry Fork of the Tug Fork rose slightly out of its 10 foot bankfull level on the evening of the 22nd. It crested to 10.29 feet that evening before returning to its banks just before midnight. This caused minor flooding near the river.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-DEC-18 17:07:00 to 24-DEC-18 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Low lying areas along the Ohio River flooded. This included the amphitheater at Point Park in Point Pleasant. The river gage on the Ohio at Point Pleasant showed the river rose above its 40 foot flood stage on the evening of the 22nd. It crested just over 42 feet around noon on the 23rd, and returned to its banks mid afternoon on the 24th.

Heavy Rain in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-DEC-18 13:30:00 to 21-DEC-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPKINS
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A period of heavy rainfall lead to high water in the low spot on Mud Fork Road near US 119.