A strong storm system brought a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall across the middle Ohio River Valley and central Appalachians on the 15th and 16th. Over a roughly 36 hour period, 1 to 2 inches of rain fell. This led to flooding along creeks, streams, and eventually smaller rivers as the water worked through the system.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 18:49:00 to 16-DEC-19 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWER FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were closed due to flooding. Rocky Fork flooded, closing a section of Washington Street in Cross Lanes, and flooding along Venable Branch caused high water in the 3300 block of MacCorkle Avenue in Kanawha City. High water also closed portions of Campbells Creek Drive, Emma Way, Doc Bailey Road, and the 3000 block of East Dupont Avenue.

Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 17:45:00 to 16-DEC-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILKERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Beech Fork flooded, closing a section of Beech Fork Road.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-19 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Crooked Creek flooded, closing a section of Jericho Road near Point Pleasant. Waterloo-Smith Church Road was also closed due to flooding along Rocky Fork, in the Leon area.

Flood in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-19 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Garfield Road was closed due to flooding along Right Reedy Creek.

Flood in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 20:22:00 to 16-DEC-19 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEAMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Left Fork of Reedy Creek flooded, closing a section of Reedyville Road just east of US 33.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 21:34:00 to 16-DEC-19 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARCHMENT VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Parchment Creek flooded, causing high water along Parchment Valley Road.

Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-DEC-19 01:15:00 to 17-DEC-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

McElroy Creek flooded, causing high water along Route 23 near Center Point.

Flood in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 21:39:00 to 17-DEC-19 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASPINALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Oil Creek flooded near Peterson, causing high water along Oil Creek Road. Crane Camp Road and Big Run Road also flooded near Walkersville.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-DEC-19 01:27:00 to 18-DEC-19 05:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Middle Island Creek flooded closing several sections of road.
The gage near Middlebourne showed the creek rose above is 16 foot bankfull level shortly after midnight on the 17th. It crested at 20 feet early that afternoon, and returned to its banks that night. This caused flooding in the along Route 18 west of Middlebourne and Route 24 east of Middleborne. High water also collected on the county fair grounds.
Near Little, a gage showed the creek rose above its 14 foot bankfull level in the pre-dawn hours of the 17th. It crested near 18 feet that evening, and returned to its banks by sunrise on the 18th. This flooded several secondary roads near the creek, including Stewarts Run Road.

Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 20:04:00 to 17-DEC-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELDAHLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding across the northern part of the county. Little Pond Run flooded, causing high water along Parkview Drive, College Parkway and Lakeview Drive. Core Road and Laurel Creek Road were closed due to flooding along Worthington Creek and Stillwell Creek flooded the 4900 block of Stillwell Road. Oak Grove Road was covered by about 4 feet of water from Big Run, and Carpenter Run and Sugarcamp Run flooded, covering Waverly Road in about 3 feet of water.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 21:04:00 to 17-DEC-19 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERIDAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding. This included Garretts Bend Road near the Elizabeth Baptist Church due to flooding along Hayzlett Fork and Trace Fork. Route 3 was closed near Duval Elementary School, and Fourmile Creek Road was closed near Kentuck Fork Road due to flooding along Fourmile Creek. Coal Branch flooded, closing a section of Coal Branch Road near Big Harts Road. Also, Ninemile Creek Road was closed near the Pine Grove Church due to flooding along Ninemile Creek.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-DEC-19 11:55:00 to 18-DEC-19 02:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALL GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Mud River flooded near Milton. The river gage showed the river rose above its 19 foot flood stage just before noon on the 17th. It crested just over 20 feet that evening, and returned to its banks after midnight. This flooded several sections of West Mud River Road.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 16-DEC-19 18:40:00 to 18-DEC-19 05:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Mud River flooded near Myra and Hamlin. The river gage along the Mud showed the river rose above its 10 foot flood stage on the evening of the 16th. It crested just over 13 feet on the morning of the 17th and returned to its banks a couple hours before sunrise on the 18th. This caused minor flooding of roads along the river, such as spots along Route 3 in West Hamlin and Peppermint Lane in Myra.