A slow moving low pressure system featured afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the span of a few days. A low level jet parked over the Ohio River Valley along with this moist airmass was the primary focus for rainfall, which resulted in several instances of flash flooding in West Virginia. The most substantial flooding took place near the town of Hamlin in Lincoln County, where twenty-five homes were damaged and two were destroyed due to a washed out culvert.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-21 15:30:00 to 10-JUN-21 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In the town of Ripley, several basements of homes were under water. Two water rescues were conducted for vehicles that drove into high water. Little Sandy Creek rose out of its banks for a brief period of time north of Sandyville.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-21 18:15:00 to 10-JUN-21 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLIN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty-five homes were damaged and two were destroyed entirely in West Hamlin due to flooding. Fifty families were trapped in their homes due to a washed out culvert. The high water damaged the water tower pumps with drinking water becoming unavailable. Route 3 and Route 10 were covered in two feet of water. Water then quickly receded after 9 PM.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-21 16:25:00 to 10-JUN-21 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COWEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In the town of Cowen, Williams River Road was closed for a brief time due to high water.

Flash Flood in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-21 18:15:00 to 10-JUN-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High Creek rose out of its banks along Nicholas Street in the town of Widen.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 16:30:00 to 11-JUN-21 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRIETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Near the town of White Pine, White Pine Road flooded for a brief time. High water also occurred along Klipstine Road near Nobe, where two houses in the town became flooded.

Flash Flood in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 14:30:00 to 11-JUN-21 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: REGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Childers Run Road flooded due to Childers Run coming out of its banks.

Flash Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 18:00:00 to 11-JUN-21 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

McElroy Creek flooded near the town of Center Point, causing several feet of water to flow onto the adjacent fields.

Flash Flood in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 18:00:00 to 11-JUN-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The northbound lanes of Interstate 79 at Mile Marker 78 and 80 were shutdown due to flooding. A nearby campground was evacuated due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-21 02:20:00 to 10-JUN-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGERONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several spots across the county observed water over the roadways, including Wildling Road in Silverton, Evans Road in the town of Evans, and along West Virginia Route 56 near the I-77 corridor. At the 600 block of Evans Road, a vehicle became stranded due to the high water.

Flash Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 09-JUN-21 20:30:00 to 10-JUN-21 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POINT PLEASANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Route 62 near the town of Leon was closed briefly due to water along the roadways. This also occurred along Jericho Road near Point Pleasant.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-21 10:15:00 to 10-JUN-21 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIPLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Parkersburg Road flooded in multiple spots between Sandyville and Ripley. The water levels along the Left Fork Sandy Creek were the highest they had been in approximately two years.

Flash Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-21 18:30:00 to 10-JUN-21 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Significant flooding was observed around the town of Salt Rock, where strongly flowing water surged up to the edge of some homes.

Flash Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-JUN-21 19:40:00 to 10-JUN-21 21:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was observed along East Dupont Avenue and Barker Hollow in the town of Glasgow.

Flash Flood in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 19:00:00 to 11-JUN-21 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Sap Run Road flooded near the town of Walkersville. Near Burnsville, Clover Fork Road flooded due to Clover Fork coming out of its banks. The adjacent railroad tracks observed minor damage because of the high water.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 15:30:00 to 11-JUN-21 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In Alkol, Bulger Road was impassable for a time due to high water. A water rescue was conducted in Palermo along Flat Creek Road near the Mud River.

Flash Flood in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 17:00:00 to 11-JUN-21 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In the town of Shock, Tanner Fork Road flooded due to Tanner Fork coming out of its banks. Laurel Run rose out of its banks and flooded Laurel Run Road in the town of Rosedale. Mudslides occurred as a result along both roadways.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 07:30:00 to 11-JUN-21 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIRLWIND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Many streams and creeks rose out of their banks and caused flooding along the local roadways across parts of the county. Near the town of Logan, Enterprise Drive was one of those roads that temporarily closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 17:15:00 to 11-JUN-21 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was observed along Hanging Rock Highway in Taplin. A mudslide also occurred onto the highway.

Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-JUN-21 16:45:00 to 11-JUN-21 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSONBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding was observed along Church Street and Murphys Run Road in Clarksburg. Several homes were flooded throughout the area.