A deluge of showers and thunderstorms continuously rocked West Virginia during the final week of July as a stationary frontal boundary remained draped over the state for a prolonged period of time. Waves of energy flowing along the front contributed to these bursts of heavy rainfall, which gradually tarnished soil conditions. Up to 5 inches of rain fell in spots south of the Interstate 64 corridor between July 26th and 27th.
Flash flooding during this time resulted in local creeks and streams rising out of their banks and spilling onto roads, primarily in Mingo, Fayette, McDowell, and Wyoming Counties. The Scarbro community in Fayette County was evacuated during the early morning hours of the 27th due to the abundance of high water impacting the township.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-22 05:30:00 to 27-JUL-22 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Chestnut Grove and a nearby lumber yard flooded from backwater of Meadow River.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-22 06:30:00 to 27-JUL-22 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A bridge washed out on Russellville Road.

Flood in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-22 07:30:00 to 27-JUL-22 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BECKWITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Route 41 near the intersection of Stonehouse Road was closed due to high water. A water rescue of a stranded motorist took place during that morning. Near the town of Oak Hill, high water restricted access to Minden Road where it intersects McKinney Road.

Flash Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-22 12:30:00 to 27-JUL-22 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CINDERELLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was observed along several spots within the towns of Delbarton and Red Jacket.

Flash Flood in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-22 15:40:00 to 27-JUL-22 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEELES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In the town of Hanover, high water obstructed Pad Fork Road for a brief period of time.

Flood in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-22 05:12:00 to 27-JUL-22 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAULEY MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Meadow River in the township of Nallen rose above its 15 foot bankfull level on the morning of July 27th. The river crested at 17.37 feet before returning to its banks later that afternoon. While above its banks, the river spilled onto Chestnut Grove Road and flooded the nearby lumber yard.

Flash Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 26-JUL-22 09:15:00 to 26-JUL-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THACKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local creeks in the county, including Gilbert Creek, rose above their banks and restricted access to residential homes only accessible by bridge. Several roadways within the Gilbert Creek community became washed away in spots. It would take until later that evening for roads to become accessible once again.

Flash Flood in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 26-JUL-22 09:30:00 to 26-JUL-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nelson Branch rose out its banks and spilled onto Nelson Branch Road. Several other roads were blocked by high water for an extended amount of time between Hanover and North Spring, including Garden Gap Branch Road, North Spring Road, and Rose Branch Road. Some homes were affected.

Flash Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 26-JUL-22 14:00:00 to 26-JUL-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISABAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In Isaban, water surrounded multiple homes due to Cub Creek rising out of its banks.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-22 02:40:00 to 27-JUL-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRISTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water and impassable roads resulted in an evacuation of the Scarbro community. Other roads in the county became flooded and impassable during the early morning hours of the 27th, including Virginia Street, Main Street of Oak Hill, Allman Street, Scarbro Road, White Oak Fork Road, Wolf Creek Road, Shelton Road, and Summerlee Road.