A deep upper-level trough moved slowly across the central and eastern U.S. bringing abundant moisture northward and combined with a complex frontal boundary and several waves of low pressure to bring repeated rounds of heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals in a 72-hour period ending at 700 AM EST on February 7th ranged from 2 to 4 inches with isolated higher amounts, but most of the rain fell within a 48-hour period. Numerous NWS Cooperative stations reported record one-day February rainfall amounts ending on the morning of February 6th and/or 7th and numerous two-day all-time February records were also set. Some flash flooding occurred during the event as higher rates of rainfall occurred embedded within the overall rain pattern. A state of emergency was declared by the West Virginia Governor in Monroe and Greenbrier counties due to the flooding.

Heavy Rain in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 00:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BLF)MERCER CO ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS climate station at Bluefield Airport (BLF) set a daily rainfall record of 2.09 inches for the 24-hour period ending at midnight on February 7th. The old record was 1.55 inches set in 1955. It was also the 2nd highest February one-day rain since records began in 1909, the record is 2.66 inches set February 27th , 1987. In addition, it was the 2nd wettest two-day event in in February at Bluefield with 2.69 inches, behind 1987 at 2.95 inches.

Heavy Rain in SUMMERS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENRAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Alderson (ALDW2) set a daily rainfall record of 2.09 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM EST on February 6th, breaking the old record of 1.33 inches set in 1955. It was also the 2nd highest one-day rain in February, behind the existing record of 2.69 inches on Feb. 21, 1953 (nearly complete data since 1944).

Heavy Rain in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILLY GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Princeton (PRIW2) set a daily rainfall record of 1.37 inches for the 24-hour period ending at 700 AM on February 6th. The previous date record was 1.14 inches in 1955. The station set another date record in the ensuing 24-hour period ending at 700 AM on the 7th, with 1.53 inches, breaking the previous record of 0.76 inches in 1955. Nearly complete station data exists back to 1941, with some additional records back to 1900.

Heavy Rain in SUMMERS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEPOINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Bluestone Lake (BLUW2) set a daily rainfall record of 1.47 inches for the 24-hour period ending at 700 AM on February 6th. The previous date record was 1.42 inches in 2010. The station set another date record in the ensuing 24-hour period ending at 700 AM on the 7th, with 1.15 inches, breaking the previous record of 1.06 inches in 1955. Nearly complete station data exists back to 1944.

Flood in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 13:20:00 to 08-FEB-20 01:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC COMAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported countywide across Mercer County with many streams and rivers out of their banks. The Bluestone River near Spanishburg (SPNW2) rose above flood stage of 12 feet midday on February 6th after roughly 1 to 1.5 inches of rain had fallen across parts of the county. The river crested the morning of the 7th at 16.81 feet, over the Moderate flood stage of 15 feet. The river flooded portions of Route 19 and Route 10 and caused the evacuation of some mobile homes, including a rescue done by boat. Another person was rescued from their car after driving into flood waters on Route 19 from the Bluestone River. This was the 3rd highest stage at this gage since records began in 2010 and the highest since March 2015. There was a public report of water flowing over Lorton Lick Road from Lorton Lick, making the road impassable. A large mudslide was reported along Ingleside Drive just outside the Bluefield, WV city limits.

Heavy Rain in SUMMERS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALDERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at Alderson (ALDW2) set a date rainfall record of 2.20 inches for the 24-hour period ending at 700 AM on February 6th. The previous date record was 1.33 inches in 1955. The station also set a two-day February rainfall record with 3.03 inches ending at 700 AM on the 7th. The old two-day February record was 2.73 inches Feb. 16-17, 2003. Nearly complete station data exists back to 1945 at this site.

Heavy Rain in GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 05-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE SULPHUR SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The NWS Cooperative station at White Sulphur Springs (WSUW2) set a date rainfall record of 1.34 inches for the 24-hour period ending at 700 AM on February 7th. The previous date record was 1.15 inches in 1956 and 1933. It was the 3rd wettest two-day rainfall in February with 2.18 inches ending at 700 AM on the 7th.  Nearly complete station data exists back to 1921 with broken data back to 1888 at this site.

Flood in GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 10:37:00 to 06-FEB-20 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE SULPHUR SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blue Sulphur Springs Road was flooded where it crosses over Muddy Creek.

Flood in GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 12:45:00 to 07-FEB-20 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAINELLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple creeks were reported out of banks across all of Greenbrier County with roads closed in White Sulphur Springs, Lewisburg and Crawley. Anthony Creek near Anthony (ANYW2) crested at 13.12 feet, just below the estimated flood stage of 14 feet late on February 6th. The Meadow River at Hines (HNEW2) crested at 15.44 feet, over the Flood Stage of 14 feet on the afternoon of the 7th.

Flood in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 11:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The East River at Willowton (ERVW2) crested above the flood stage of 9 feet, reaching 10.30 feet at 1400 EST on the 6th. This is the highest stage in the short period of record at this gage.

Flood in MONROE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 12:15:00 to 07-FEB-20 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED SULPHUR SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Monroe County had flooding serious enough to warrant state of emergency declaration. Indian Creek at Red Sulphur Springs (INCW2) crested above flood stage of 8 feet at 12.01 feet on the evening of the 6th. This was the 3rd highest crest in the short period of record at this gage (since 2012). Several roads along Indian Creek were flooded.