Over 4 inches of rain fell across West Virginia from the final few days of February through the morning of Monday, March 1st. Multiple disturbances passed through the state during this time and caused periods of heavy rain. The most rain from this event fell south of the I-64 corridor, but the entire state observed at least 1 to 2 inches of rain over the span of four days. This contributed to notable flooding across West Virginia as local creeks rose out of their banks and spilled onto local roadways. Moderate river flooding took place during the first few days of March, with some river gages recording historic crests, including the Coal, Elk, and Tug Fork Rivers.

Flood in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 04:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Little Huff Creek left its banks before dawn which blocked the intersection of US Route 52 and State Route 97. Elsewhere in the county, Indian Creek left its banks and blocked County Road 12/4 due to high water. In Matheny, Coon Branch Road and County Route 94/4 became impassable due to Laurel Creek rising out of its banks. Clear Fork Creek rose out of its banks and spilled onto County Route 971 in the towns of Lynco and Clear Fork.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANDLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred at multiple times during this event around Kanawha County. At midnight, Rocky Fork Road in Cross Lanes became impassable due to high water, East Dupont Avenue in Shrewsbury became flooded, and Kanawha Avenue in Clendenin also became impassable.
Around daybreak more impassable roads transpired due to flooding. These included US-119 and Spencer Road in Clendenin due to Little Sandy Creek rising out of its banks, and Dry Branch Road in Coal Fork. Several homes in the town of Chesapeake began to flood due to a blocked culvert.
In the afternoon on the 1st, additional rainfall contributed to continued flooding in the county. Several homes along James Drive near Sissonville flooded as Pocatalico Creek rose out of its banks. In Clendenin, a portion of 1st Avenue flooded due to the Elk River rising. The South Charleston Community Center was closed for several weeks after this event to clean up the facility after around 6 feet of water entered the building.

Flood in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water impacted River Road along the Tygart River from the town of Junior to Belington as well as Buckhannon River Road and Acorn Lane along the Buckhannon River in the Volga area.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBOURNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

At Middle Island Creek in Middlebourne, the creek rose above its 16 foot bankfull level before the start of the new month. The creek crested at 17.94 feet early in the evening on March 1st and returned to its banks just after midnight on the 2nd. Low and poor drainage areas along the creek and tributaries flooded while Middle Island Creek was out of its banks.

Flood in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 02:43:00 to 01-MAR-21 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Knapps Creek at Huntersville rose above its 9 foot bankfull level just after midnight on the 1st and remained out of its banks until the early afternoon. The creek crested at 10.39 feet just after sunrise. While out of its banks, farmland, fields, and out buildings next to Knapp Creek and Browns Creek flooded.

Flood in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JULIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Boone County fairgrounds and baseball fields were flooded due to the Little Coal River rising out of its banks. A little while later in the afternoon of the 1st, Camp Creek rose out of its banks and flooded Camp Creek Road.

Flood in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUEEN SHOALS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Clay Roane public service district experienced widespread flooding which caused the water plant to begin to fail. Technicians could not access the pumps due to the flooding and had to wait to refill their tanks until the waters receded. It would take until the 2nd before technicians could reach the tanks and repair these issues.
Both lanes of Procious Maysel Road were covered in high water with one lane becoming impassable. A water rescue was conducted on Hartland Road after a person drove their vehicle into high water.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Middle Fork Road was flooded during the time that the adjacent creeks rose out of their banks.

Flood in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 03:34:00 to 01-MAR-21 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONALDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Williams River at Dyer rose above its 10.5 bankfull level early in the morning on March 1st. The river crested at 13.92 feet right before sunrise and returned to its banks during the early afternoon that day. Several sections of Williams River Road and Forest Service Roads along the river as well as low lying bridges became impassable due to the flooded roadways. Several campgrounds and camps in close quarters to the river also flooded.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 03:52:00 to 02-MAR-21 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALL GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Early in the morning on March 1st, the Mud River above the town of Milton rose above its 19 foot bankfull level. The river crested at 24.93 feet late that night then receded back into its banks during the late afternoon hours of March 2nd. While the river was above its banks, moderate flooding was noted at homes and businesses adjacent to the Mud River. West Mud River Road was also impassable due to high water clogging the roadway.

Flood in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 10:57:00 to 01-MAR-21 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEROLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Elk River in Herold rose above its bankfull level of 12 feet just before noon on the 1st. The river crested at 12.2 feet before returning to its banks in the early afternoon. During its brief time above bankfull level, the driveways and homes on the right bank both upstream and downstream of the highway bridge flooded.

Flood in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 07:56:00 to 02-MAR-21 05:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUSHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

On the morning of the 1st, the Big Coal River at Ashford rose out of its bankfull level of 17 feet. Before returning to its banks before daybreak on the 2nd, it crested at 23.31 feet on the evening of the 1st.
Several areas experienced flooding while the river was of outs its banks. These included  low areas on Route 2 at the intersection of Lower White Oak and Emmons Road, the intersection of Route 1 and County Route 1/1 in Ashford, and Route 1 upstream from the Ashford bridge.

Flood in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 08:22:00 to 01-MAR-21 08:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEEVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Big Coal River near Whitesville rose above its 20 foot bankfull level for ten minutes on the morning of the 1st. This led to some over spilled water to reach homes along the river along Route 1 over 21 North Leevale Road, just above the Route 1 over 21 bridge.

Flood in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 04:04:00 to 01-MAR-21 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Island Creek near Omar, which feeds into the Guyandotte River, rose above its 10 foot bankfull level before dawn on March 1st. The creek crested at 14.53 around mid-morning before returning to its banks that evening.
While the creek was above its banks, a local school near the waterbed began to see flooding issues, especially within the portable trailers located behind the school. Several low spots and poor drainage areas along Island Creek within the towns of Omar and Chauncey flooded as well as Route 44 in sections adjacent to the creek. Sports fields and storage buildings within the town of Omar became flooded during the time the creek was out of its banks.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 05:28:00 to 02-MAR-21 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAMLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Mud River at Hamlin rose out of its 13 foot bankfull level during the predawn hours of March 1st. The river crested at 14.87 feet later that evening and returned to its banks 24 hours later on March 2nd. Sections of Route 3 in West Hamlin flooded during this time, as did local houses located near the river. The West Hamlin high school marquee was surrounded by water and the baseball and soccer fields at the high school were under water. Peppermint Lane and the surrounding fields in Myra were flooded.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 12:45:00 to 02-MAR-21 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORNADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Coal River at Tornado rose above its 25 foot flood stage around midday on the 1st. The river crested at 30.79 feet overnight then returned to its banks on the afternoon of the 2nd. This river crest is tentatively the third highest crest ever noted by the gage in this area.
Significant flooding took place in the area while the river was out of its banks. Areas impacted included the nearby golf course and homes along low sections of the river as well as the local roads within the town of Tornado. Coal River Road flooded across several sections adjacent to the river while Smith Creek Road and Ferrell Roads became impassable as backwater from the Coal backed up into Smith Creek.

Flood in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 07:25:00 to 02-MAR-21 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

On the morning of the 1st, Meadow River at Nallen rose above its 15 foot bankfull level and remained so until early in the morning on the 2nd. The river crested at 16.27 feet on the evening of the 1st. Chestnut Grove Road in Fayette County and Route 41 in Nicholas County observed high water issues while the river was out of its banks.

Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 07:25:00 to 01-MAR-21 23:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEARTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Tug Fork River at Bradshaw rose above its 10 foot bankfull level just after sunrise on March 1st, crested at 12.39 feet in the afternoon, then returned to its banks just before midnight. Homes along the river downstream of the gage started to flood while the river was out of its banks.

Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 08:36:00 to 02-MAR-21 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Tug Fork River at Williamson rose above its 27 foot flood stage on morning of March 1st. The river crested at 39.40 feet just after midnight on the 2nd, and retreated below its flood stage later that evening. This became the 10th highest crest this gage has ever noted.
While above flood stage, the Tug Fork caused the South Williams flood gate to close on Highway 292 with sections of the interstate flooded. Several roads outside of Williamson and South Williamson became impassable due to high water. The flood gate at the South Williamson Flood Wall was also closed. The local water treatment plant was surrounded by water during this event and had to close down. Old Route 52 and other areas near the river outside of the flood wall became flooded. The railroad yard in Williamson was impacted by the deluge of water as well as Route 162 near Turkey Creek and other low lying areas adjacent to the river. The Harvey and Vinson Street water pumps were engaged to help mitigate flooding issues during the time the river was above its flood stage.

Flood in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 07:31:00 to 01-MAR-21 12:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURBIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Greenbrier River at Durbin wobbled in and out of its banks during the morning of March 1st. The river initially rose above its 7 foot bankfull level around sunrise and eventually remained within its banks by the early afternoon that day. During that time, the river's highest crest was 7.10 feet. Some low spots along the east and west forks of the river spilled onto the local roadways.

Flood in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 08:02:00 to 01-MAR-21 13:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Just after sunrise on the 1st, the Greenbrier River at Marlinton rose above its bankfull level of 10 feet. The river crested at 10.38 feet just before noon and then returned to its banks early in the afternoon. While above its bankfull level, the river caused flooding of low lying areas that run along the river and water also spilled onto 1st and 2nd Avenues in the town of Marlinton.

Flood in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 10:45:00 to 01-MAR-21 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARACOMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Guyandotte River at Logan rose above its 23 foot flood stage in the morning of March 1st. The river crested at 23.58 feet around noon and then returned to its banks by the middle of the afternoon. While above its flood stage, the river caused some roads and railroad tracks above and below the town of Logan to flood.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 11:16:00 to 02-MAR-21 03:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARREN CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Elk River at Queen Shoals rose above its 19 foot bankfull level late in the morning on the 1st. The river returned to its banks overnight and crested at 22.83 feet late on the evening of the 1st. This observed crest is tentatively the ninth highest ever noted by this particular river gage. High water was observed in basements of Clendenin businesses as well as at an abandoned church on the opposite side of the gage house. State Route 4 and portions of Valley View Drive also flooded during this time.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 10:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Guyandotte River at Branchland rose above its 30 foot bankfull level on the morning of the 1st, cresting to 36.29 feet early in the morning the next day, and returned to its banks during the late night hours of March 2nd.
While the Guyandotte River was out of its banks, several roads adjacent to the river between West Hamlin and Ranger flooded. Backwater inundating the local creeks caused Payton Branch, Nine Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek, and Hamilton Creek Roads to also flood.

Flood in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 08:56:00 to 01-MAR-21 11:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: KISTLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

On the morning of March 1st, the Guyandotte River at Man rose above its 15 foot bankfull level, crested at 15.18 feet thirty minutes later, then returned to its banks just before noon. The local roadways adjacent to the river in low-lying areas observed high water issues.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 20:34:00 to 02-MAR-21 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNKER HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

During the early evening of March 1st, the Kanawha River at the Charleston Old Lock rose above its 37 foot bankfull level. The river crested at 37.72 feet just after midnight before receding back into its banks right before dawn.

Flood in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 12:01:00 to 02-MAR-21 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Clear Fork River at Clear Fork rose out of its bankfull level of 11 feet around noon on the 1st. The river crested at 12.31 feet later that evening before returning to its banks after midnight on the 2nd. High water issues arose along sections of the Charlie Hatfield Road and County Route 6 while the river was above its bankfull level.

Flood in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 14:45:00 to 01-MAR-21 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Elk River at Clay rose above its 18 foot bankfull level on the morning of the 1st, cresting to 19.56 feet early in the afternoon, then returned to its banks late that evening. Basements of nearby homes downstream from the Pisgah Bridge as well as sections of Elkhurst and Elk River Road flooded due to backwater from the river during its time out of its banks.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 03:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Mud River near Griffithsville rose above its 12 foot bankfull level very early on the morning of March 1st. Before returning to its banks that afternoon, the river crested at 13.33 feet just after sunrise. Surrounding fields and low lying areas along the Middle Fork Mud River both upstream and downstream were flooded during the time it was above its banks.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 01:49:00 to 02-MAR-21 05:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Middle Island Creek at Little rose above its 14 foot bankfull level just after midnight on the 1st. In the early afternoon the creek crested at 16.69 feet before returning to its banks just before daybreak on March 2nd. Low lying fields near the creek as well as Stewarts Run Road flooded.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 09:34:00 to 01-MAR-21 22:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SISSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Pocatalico River at Sissonville rose out of its 30 foot bankfull level on the morning of March 1st and would later return to its banks late that evening. The river crested at 31.87 feet early in the afternoon. The intersection of Route 21 and Old Mill Road flooded as a result. Water flowed down Route 21 as well and filled in low lying spots nearby the river and the gage. Water encroached on nearby homes and an equipment storage area as well.

Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 09:15:00 to 03-MAR-21 03:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREYEAGLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Tug Fork River at Kermit rose above its 38 foot bankfull level on the morning of March 1st. The river crested at 46.71 feet the next morning on March 2nd and eventually returned to its banks just after midnight on the 3rd. This observed river crest is tentatively the third highest crest this gage has ever noted. Several businesses south of Virginia Street, Wayne Street, and Cabell Street were impacted. Flooding also occurred in the residential section of Kermit between the river and the railroad tracks.

Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 01:10:00 to 01-MAR-21 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORD GAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek rose out of its 11 foot bankfull level an hour after midnight on March 1st, crested at 12.69 feet later that morning, then returned to its banks just before midnight that night. Minor flooding occurred along County Route 39 during the time the river was above its banks.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-21 17:13:00 to 04-MAR-21 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPLE GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River at the R.C. Byrd Lock and Dam rose above its 50 foot flood stage on the evening of March 2nd. The river crested at 51.23 feet the next morning before returning to its banks just after midnight on March 4th. On the West Virginia side of the river, sections of Route 2 at Jerry's Run, the old Coast Guard Station, and Glenwood flooded.

Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 04-MAR-21 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMORELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River at Huntington rose above its 50 foot flood stage early in the afternoon on March 2nd. The river crested at 57.99 feet around noon on March 3rd, and returned to its banks the next evening on the 4th. Route 60 West, near the Catlettsburg west gate flood wall, near the Ceredo flood wall gate, and near the Roby Road flood gate flooded while the river was out of its banks.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 04-MAR-21 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River at Huntington rose above its 50 foot flood stage early in the afternoon on March 2nd. The river crested at 57.99 feet around midday on the 3rd and finally returned to its banks during the evening hours on March 4th. West Virginia Route 2 at the Huntington flood wall gate was flooded during this time. West Virginia Route 60 East heading towards Barboursville and Milton started to flood as well.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 20:00:00 to 04-MAR-21 20:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River at Point Pleasant rose above its 40 foot flood stage on the evening of March 1st. The river crested days later on March 3rd at 46.23 feet and eventually returned to its banks on the evening of March 4th. On the West Virginia side of the river, local roads of Point Pleasant became impassable due to high water.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-21 14:35:00 to 04-MAR-21 02:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River at Racine Lock rose above its 41 foot flood stage on the afternoon of March 2nd. The river crested at 42.74 feet during the morning of March 3rd and returned to its banks early on March 4th. Low lying areas near the river flooded during this time.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 10:00:00 to 03-MAR-21 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads in the county were closed due to high water, including Upper Mud River Road, 6 Mile Creek Road, and Hamlin Road.

Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 07:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYSAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

River Road Road was closed for a time due to high water.

Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 06:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NELCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US-52 in the town of Maher was closed due to the nearby river rising out of its banks onto the roadway.

Flood in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 02:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKEYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The town of Marlinton was evacuated due to the Greenbrier River rising above its banks and spilling into residential roadways and homes. This impacted residents along First Avenue through Fifth Avenue, as well as Eighth and Ninth Streets. Local citizens in Greenview also evacuated along the Spruce River as high water rose into their homes. Napps Creek also flooded between Marlinton and Huntersville. WV Route 39 was closed due to high water.

Flood in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 06:00:00 to 03-MAR-21 10:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK BETSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Near the town of Poca, a water rescue was conducted of one person due to high water issues along Main Street as the Pocatalico River was out of its banks.

Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 06:00:00 to 02-MAR-21 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A multitude of primary and secondary roads were closed throughout the day on March 1st due to high water issues. These included Dry Run Road near Mill Creek, Gilman Road in Gilman, Red Creek Road in Harman, Lantz Road in Ellamore, Georgetown Road near Beverly, Laurel Mountain Road in the Crystal Springs area, and Holly Bush Road outside of the town of Mingo.

Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 10:00:00 to 03-MAR-21 10:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYRUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads within the county were closed due to high water issues, including Right Fork Mill Creek Road, Eaves Branch Road, and Big Sandy River Road. Several spots along these roadways suffered from the road washing out in the process.

Flood in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 08:30:00 to 01-MAR-21 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEE WEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fish Hatchery Road was closed through the evening of March 1st due to flooding from the Little Kanawha River. While Spring Creek was out of its banks, high water from the creek spilled onto Sanoma Road, closing the road for much of the day. Garfield Road was also closed that day due to flooding from adjacent creeks.

Flood in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-21 15:00:00 to 01-MAR-21 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEELTREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roadways across the county were closed during the afternoon and early evening hours of March 1st due to flooding. These included Core Road, Old St. Mary's Pike, and Waverly Road.