Low pressure drew in a cold front beginning on the afternoon of August 1st. In advance of this feature, afternoon heating and residing unstable conditions contributed to the development of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Antecedent rainfall ahead of this event resulted in susceptible soil conditions, which coupled with heavy rainfall that day led to areas of flash flooding.
Mingo County was inundated with heavy rain on the morning of the 1st and continued to see rain occur into the early afternoon. The quick rise and continued deluge of water of the local creeks and streams resulted in flooding along the adjacent roadways. Residential bridges were washed out as a result of these heavy rains and also damage to several homes within the county.
The cold front arrived into West Virginia on the morning of August 2nd, which continued the threat for flash flooding across the eastern portions of the state. The boundary stalled nearby that afternoon, leading to several rounds of showers and strong thunderstorms. Braxton County observed a combination of strong winds and heavy rainfall, resulting in downed trees and flooded roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-22 17:14:00 to 01-AUG-22 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMP RUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down in the Little Birch area.

Flash Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-AUG-22 08:00:00 to 01-AUG-22 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple instances of flash flooding were observed in and around the town of Williamson. Vinson Street became inundated with water first as Williamson Creek quickly rose out of its banks. As rain continued to fall for the next few hours, a few homes along the upper portions of Vinson Street adjacent to the creek flooded. Other roads that observed flooding within the township included Dickenson Street, 4th Avenue, Route 49, and Highway 52. Due to the inundation of rain, 42 residential bridges were washed out.
Elsewhere in the county, a quick rise in local creeks and streams resulted in flooding along South Branch Road, Rockhouse Fork Road, and more portions of Highway 52. Homes south of Delbarton were also flooded, as was a church from the runoff of a nearby hilltop.

Flash Flood in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-AUG-22 03:30:00 to 02-AUG-22 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASSAWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of the Gauley Turnpike became impassable between Flatwoods and Heater due to high water. Flooding was also observed at the intersection of Otter Run Road and Cutlip Fork Road outside the town of Little Otter. Granny Creek near Flatwoods rose out of its banks and resulted in minor flooding at several businesses located near the creek.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-AUG-22 07:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGERONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was observed at the intersection of Evansview Road and Evans Road. Charleston Road became impassable due to high water in several spots, including at the intersection of Brandi Lane and at the intersection of Epling Road. The intersection of Given Road and Windell Ridge Road was also inundated with water for a brief time.