A slow moving low pressure system crossing through the Tennessee Valley resulted in a multiple day flooding event across portions of West Virginia. The ground was already saturated from antecedent rain earlier in the month, which resulted in roadways being inundated with water and becoming impassable for a time. Rainfall amounts from across the state ranged between one to four inches through the course of several days. Rain finally came to an end once the stubborn low pushed eastward over the Atlantic Ocean.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 20-MAY-20 19:00:00 to 21-MAY-20 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCATALICO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near the town of Winter, a portion of the road washed out due to flooding from Frogs Creek late on the 20th. In Sissonville, Old Mill Road at Cherokee Lane flooded and became impassable on the morning of the 21st. Along Interstate 77, the Haines Branch exit was shut down in both directions due to impassable high water.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-MAY-20 05:37:00 to 21-MAY-20 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

On the Middle Fork of the Mud River, the gage in Griffithsville showed the river rose out of its twelve foot bankfull level early in the morning on the 21st. The river crested at 12.81 feet later on that morning, then returning to its banks in the afternoon of that same day. While out of its banks, fields and low areas along the Middle Fork Mud River both upstream and downstream were under water.

Flash Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-20 18:30:00 to 22-MAY-20 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A blocked culvert on Rocket Drive in Greenwood led to flooding along the roadway. Also in Greenwood, Stone Valley Road became impassable due to a debris slide.

Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 20-MAY-20 06:00:00 to 20-MAY-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water resulted in multiple road closures across the county. These included Laurel Creek Road in Oakwood Estates, Old St Mary's Pike near Newbanks Road in Worthington Meadows, Waverly Street in Waverly, and Core Road in Sunrise near Parkersburg. Portions of College Parkway were closed in Parkersburg due to flooding as well.

Flood in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 20-MAY-20 09:45:00 to 20-MAY-20 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several roads near the town of Belmont were flooded.

Flood in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 20-MAY-20 17:00:00 to 20-MAY-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Along Route 119, portions of the roadway was impassable due to flooding. This included the intersection at Cotton Tree Road in Cotton and the intersection at McKowns Creek Road near the town of Walton.

Flash Flood in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-20 18:15:00 to 22-MAY-20 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULLMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple areas along Route 74 were impassable due to high water between the towns of Pennsboro and Pullman. Near the town of Glendale, Goose Creek rose out of its banks and caused a nearby bridge to become submerged.