A series of cold fronts in close succession crossed through West Virginia around the middle of the calendar month. Excessive rainfall resulted in impassable roads and minor flooding in low-lying areas, as well as a rise in local rivers, creeks, and streams. The Ohio River rose out of its banks near Huntington on the morning of the 14th and remained in that state for the next 24 hours. Upstream at Point Pleasant, the Ohio River remained in a prolonged state of being out of its banks for over two days, resulting in minor flooding along local roads near the river.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-FEB-20 09:00:00 to 11-FEB-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAMLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upper Mud River rose above its banks and covered the roadways of Upper Mud River Road at Big Laurel near Jenks. Upstream along the Mud River, Palermo Road also flooded near the town of Palermo.

Flood in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-FEB-20 05:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBERTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Minor flooding on Manilla Ridge Road occurred as Eighteenmile Creek rose out of its banks.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-FEB-20 14:00:00 to 14-FEB-20 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLUM RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Middle Island Creek near Middlebourne rose out of its banks on the afternoon of the 13th, and crested at 16.84 feet later on that evening. It returned below its 16 foot bankfull stage just after midnight on the 14th. Low and poor drainage areas along the creek and tributaries flooded during this time.

Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-FEB-20 09:30:00 to 11-FEB-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Route 152 near Dunlow was closed due to Twelvepole Creek rising out of its banks.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-FEB-20 20:45:00 to 14-FEB-20 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Middle Island Creek gage at Little observed the creek rising out of its 14 foot bankfull level on the evening of the 13th. It crested at 14.24 feet a few minutes after midnight and then returned to its banks just before dawn. The field opposite the gage, along with Stewarts Run Road and low areas along secondary roads near the creek, were flooded during this time period.

Heavy Rain in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-20 20:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSON
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A rock and mud slide crumbled onto West Third Avenue in the Fairview Community near the Old Stewart's Drive-Inn with a large boulder blocking the road in both directions. The front end of a car was struck by the falling debris, but no injuries occurred.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-FEB-20 22:30:00 to 16-FEB-20 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River at Point Pleasant rose above its 40 foot flood stage during the late night hours on the 12th, and remained that way until the early morning hours on the 16th. This led to prolonged flooding of local roads in Point Pleasant, including Salt Creek Road, Hannan Trace Road, Huntington Road at Boggs Run Road, and Mason Eighty Road. The river crested at 43.75 feet, causing flooding to occur all the way into Ambrosia along Route 30 and 62.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 14-FEB-20 10:00:00 to 15-FEB-20 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River near Huntington rose out of its banks on the morning of the 14th, cresting at 50.48 feet later on that evening. It returned below its 50 foot flood stage the next morning. Many low-lying sections near the river became flooded due to backwater, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood being one of those areas in particular.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-FEB-20 03:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELISSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One of two eastbound lanes were closed on US-60 near Woodland Drive due to high water.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-FEB-20 07:00:00 to 13-FEB-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ashton Upland Road became impassable during the morning hours on the 13th due to high water along the roadway.