Showers and storms developed on the 1st and 2nd in a hot and humid airmass ahead of an approaching cold front. These storms were also aided by an approaching upper level trough. Some storms produced wind damage. The slow movement of the storms also led to some flash flooding.

Flash Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 16:40:00 to 01-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORNADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Following about 2 inches of rain, urban flooding was common across western Kanawha County. Several people had to be rescued after driving into high water, including along Harrison Avenue and near the intersection of Washington Avenue and West Street in St. Albans. A driver was rescued from high water along New Goff Mountain Road in Cross Lanes. Rocky Fork also flooded in Cross Lanes, causing high water near the Dalewood Drive and Macel Drive intersection, where another driver had to be rescued.  High water also closed sections of Monmouth Street and Poplar Lane Road in St. Albans as small creeks spilled from their banks. The heavy rain overloaded the drains near the intersection of Quarry Creek Road and Chesterfield Avenue in Charleston. Armour Creek flooded in Cross Lanes, closing Pleasant Drive. Drains were also overwhelmed in Dunbar, where high water collected along King Street and Howard Avenue.

Flash Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 20:00:00 to 01-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The intersection of 20th Street and 5th Avenue in Huntington was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-18 21:06:00 to 02-JUL-18 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERRELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

For the second day in a row, heavy rainfall caused urban flooding across western Kanawha County. Some of the most severe flooding was in Cross Lanes, where Doc Bailey Road flooded, and a driver had to be rescued. Rocky Fork also flooded in Cross Lanes, pushing 2 to 3 feet of water over sections of Dalewood Drive. High water also occurred near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Kanawha Court in Saint Albans, and along Sissonville Drive near the Sissonville Elementary School.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 16:04:00 to 01-JUL-18 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees were blown down, one near the intersection of Swarthmore Avenue and Highland Road, and the other in the 800-block of Park Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 16:07:00 to 01-JUL-18 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple trees were downed by wind along Greenbrier Street, one near Deitrick Boulevard and the other near Dudley Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 16:20:00 to 01-JUL-18 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Grosscup Road and Loudon Heights Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 16:10:00 to 01-JUL-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANAWHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A three foot diameter tree was blown down along 47th Street SE. The tree also brought down a nearby power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 16:31:00 to 01-JUL-18 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: INSTITUTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was brought down by wind in the 6400 block of MacCorkle Avenue SW.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 16:10:00 to 01-JUL-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in Kanawha City, including one at the intersection of 34th Street SE and Noyes Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 16:45:00 to 01-JUL-18 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SISSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Kellys Creek Road and Our Way Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 17:20:00 to 01-JUL-18 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUDLEY GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down along Bedford Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 17:40:00 to 01-JUL-18 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along Redman Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 17:40:00 to 01-JUL-18 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLATROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Sandhill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 17:30:00 to 01-JUL-18 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down along Route 152 near Fleming.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 18:15:00 to 01-JUL-18 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELWYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and blocked a road near Selwyn.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 19:30:00 to 01-JUL-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple trees were blown down along Gassaway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JUL-18 20:15:00 to 01-JUL-18 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNAHDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along Pullman Road.