An arctic cold front approached and passed through the area February 3rd into February 4th. Multiple waves of low pressure moved along this front, allowing for a slow moving system which provided plenty of rainfall, heavy at times, to the Ohio Valley and across West Virginia. Widespread precipitation accumulations of 2 to 3 inches fell with this system with isolated amounts of 3 to 3 and a half inches along the Ohio River in northwest West Virginia, which led to numerous flooding issues across the area. In addition to the rainfall, snowmelt from previous systems also assisted with causing flooding issues for the region.
Multiple rivers exceeded flood stage within West Virginia, the most notable along Middle Island Creek at Middlebourne and Little, West Virginia, where major flooding occurred along Routes 18 and 24. This also led to the buildings at the 4H campground near Middlebourne to flood, as well as the Tyler County fairgrounds. Many roadways throughout West Virginia were closed due to high water and water flowed into multiple residences in Harrison County. Additionally, in Ritchie County, the body of an elderly man was found after being swept away by floodwaters from the Hughes River flowing out of its banks.

Flood in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 02:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEAMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Spencer, Bell Street and Front Street flooded. High water was also observed along Locust Street in Reedy.

Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 06:10:00 to 04-FEB-22 22:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

In the town of Mill Creek, the Tygart Valley River rose above its 11 foot bankfull level just before sunrise on the 4th, cresting at 12.24 around noon, then returned to its banks late that evening. Backwater from the river spilled onto portions of Route 39 while out of its banks.

Flood in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-FEB-22 23:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hurricane Creek rose out of its banks and spilled onto Harbour Lane in the town of Hurricane. In Winfield, flooding was observed along Tucker Branch.

Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-FEB-22 16:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Outside of Parkersburg, Worthington Creek rose out of its banks and flooded portions of the Worthington Creek Golf Club. Near Belleville, Lee Creek Road became flooded due to the nearby creek rising out of its banks.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-FEB-22 23:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple streets flooded in Huntington, including 12th Street and Enslow Boulevard.

Flood in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 15:35:00 to 04-FEB-22 23:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Little Kanawha River near Glenville rose above its 23 foot flood stage on the afternoon of February 4th. The river crested at 23.53 feet that evening and returned to its banks just before midnight. While in flood stage, portions of River Street were flooded upstream from the old bridge.

Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 01:00:00 to 04-FEB-22 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was observed within the town of Mill Creek.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-FEB-22 23:00:00 to 05-FEB-22 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Middle Island Creek near the town of Little rose out of its 14 foot bankfull level just before midnight on February 3rd. It would not return to its banks until the late morning hours on the 5th. The river crested at 21.46 feet, which resulted in water to reach private cabins that reside near the waterway close to the Friendly Road bridge.

Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 10:06:00 to 05-FEB-22 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

In the town of Enterprise, the West Fork River rose out of its 17 foot bankfull level on the morning of February 4th. The river crested at 19.66 feet that evening and returned to its banks a few hours after midnight on the 5th. High water occurred during this time along roads located nearby to the gage.

Flood in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 11:05:00 to 04-FEB-22 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Middle Fork of the Mud River near Griffithsville rose above its 12 foot bankfull level during the late morning hours on February 4th. The river returned to its banks two hours later, cresting a few inches above 12 feet before receding. This impacted fields and low lying areas both upstream and downstream of the river with a deluge of high water.

Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 06:36:00 to 04-FEB-22 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Near the town of West Union, Middle Island Creek rose out of its 16 foot bankfull level around sunrise on the 4th. The river crested at 17.75 feet just before noon and returned to its banks shortly afterwards. Minor flooding was observed along Route 18.

Flood in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 01:30:00 to 04-FEB-22 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WANLESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Deer Creek rose out of its banks and flooded onto Cass Road west of Green Bank.

Flood in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 10:00:00 to 04-FEB-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CISCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The body of an elderly man was found after being swept away by floodwaters due to Hughes River being out of its banks. The vehicle was spotted by passing motorists near State Route 47 in the Cisco area nearly submerged underwater.

Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 04-FEB-22 19:00:00 to 04-FEB-22 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The West Fork River in Clarksburg rose above its 14 foot flood stage for a short period of time on the evening of February 4th. The river crested at 14.01 feet and returned to its banks less than half an hour later. This resulted in nearby homes observing minor flooding and high water along Liberty Avenue.

Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-FEB-22 15:00:00 to 04-FEB-22 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINEHART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Overflowing creeks led to multiple instances of flooding around the town of Wallace. High water spilled into the local hollows and resulted in minor flooding within residential homes. In the town of Enterprise, flooding on the West Fork River resulted in high water along nearby roadways. The westbound lane of US-50 was closed for a brief period of time at Maple Lake Road due to a mudslide.

Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-FEB-22 16:15:00 to 04-FEB-22 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICOLETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Walker Creek rose out of its banks on the afternoon of February 3rd and spilled onto Walker Creek Road. In the town of Mineral Wells, Pond Creek Road flooded.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-FEB-22 20:05:00 to 05-FEB-22 04:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBOURNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Middle Island Creek near Middlebourne rose out of its 16 foot bankfull level on the evening of February 3rd, crested at around 23 feet on the afternoon of the 4th, and returned to its banks during the early morning hours on the 5th. This resulted in major flooding along Route 18 and Route 24 on either side of the river. The buildings at the nearby 4H campground were also flooded, as well as the Tyler County fairgrounds.