A strong low pressure system and its associated cold front transported in a plethora of rain on the morning of the 6th and resulted in flooding for parts of southern West Virginia. Through the course of the event, between 2 to 4 inches fell across the southeastern portions of the state. While the rain finally pushed out of the area later that night, the region continued to feel the rippling effect of flooding into the next day. A local state of emergency was declared in Mingo County, where homes were inundated with water and numerous roads were closed due to high water. Swift water rescues occurred and emergency access roads were constructed in southeast West Virginia as a result of the high amounts of rain that fell.

Flood in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 10:00:00 to 06-FEB-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN MORGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple roads were closed due to high water, including the 2300 block of Sullivan in Beaver, the 2500 block of Sweeneysburg Road in Beckley, the 1600 block of Hinton Road in Daniels, and the 1600 block of Ritter Road in Daniels. Residents of Violet Lane in the town of Beaver were evacuated due to water rising and blocking access along the roadway. A private driveway to a nursing home collapsed in the town of Beaver, cutting the facility off from local fire department and EMS support. A temporary access road was constructed behind the nursing home, connecting to a different road. One water rescue was performed in the east Gull/Killarney area.

Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 22:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

During the late night hours on the 6th, the river gage for the Tug Fork River at Williamson rose above its flood stage of 27 feet. The river crested in moderate flood, near 34 feet, on the morning of the 7th. During which time, water began to surround the water treatment plant in Williamson as well as covered Route 612 and the railroad yard in Williamson. The river returned to its banks on the evening of the 7th.

Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISHOP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Towns in the county were inundated with heavy rainfall which led to water entering into homes, particularly in Berwind and Coalwood. Significant flooding also led to road closures for portions of Yukon and Bradshaw. The river gage along the Tug Fork River in Bradshaw indicated the river rose above its 10 foot bankfull stage in the early afternoon on the 6th and crested at 13.5 feet later on that evening. During which time, homes downstream of the gage were flooded. The river receded below flood stage just before sunrise the next day. The Office of Emergency Services declared a local state of emergency on the morning of the 6th.

Heavy Rain in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCH
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A period of heavy rainfall led to high water in the town of Welch.

Flood in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-FEB-20 07:30:00 to 06-FEB-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ITMANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water resulted in minor flooding along Route 97 in Maben.

Flood in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-FEB-20 10:00:00 to 07-FEB-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCHGELLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Two forest service campgrounds were flooded along with the park boathouse near Thurmond.