Low pressure crossed through the region on March 18th accompanied by a cold front at the surface. Peaks of sunshine during the late morning and early afternoon allowed the atmosphere to become unstable and develop severe thunderstorms as the frontal boundary trekked through the state. Large hail of up to 1.5 to 2 inches were observed in Mingo and Wayne Counties that afternoon as well as tree damage due to gusty winds in Cabell County.
Additional rain behind the frontal passage contributed to instances of flash flooding that evening in Kanawha and Wayne Counties. A swift water rescue was conducted near Alum Creek in Kanawha County as a nearby creek faced a deluge of water and rose onto the adjacent roadway.

Hail in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 14:20:00 to 18-MAR-21 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENHAYES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 15:27:00 to 18-MAR-21 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOLAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 15:48:00 to 18-MAR-21 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARLET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 17:00:00 to 18-MAR-21 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JESSE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 15:43:00 to 18-MAR-21 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENORE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 17:07:00 to 18-MAR-21 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 17:20:00 to 18-MAR-21 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GRAWS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Cars and roofs in the neighborhood were damaged due to hail.

Hail in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 17:30:00 to 18-MAR-21 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOTCHKISS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 17:45:00 to 18-MAR-21 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOTCOAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 15:26:00 to 18-MAR-21 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENORE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 17:14:00 to 18-MAR-21 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down at the intersection of Roach Road and Route 10 outside of West Hamlin.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 19:45:00 to 18-MAR-21 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILKERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water issues arose along the right hand lane of Big Creek Road as the adjacent creek rose out of its banks. Beech Fork Road also flooded, which briefly closed the road leading into the state park.

Flash Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-MAR-21 18:45:00 to 18-MAR-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORNADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brounland Road near Alum Creek was closed for a time due to the nearby creek rising out of its banks onto the roadway. A swift water rescue was also conducted. In Tornado, high water issues arose at the intersection of Smith Creek and Ferrell Road as well as along East Dupont Avenue in Shrewsbury.