A warm front stalled along northern West Virginia early on January 1st as a low pressure system developed along the Ohio Valley. These features brought widespread moderate to heavy rainfall to the area. A cold front associated with this low pressure system crossed through the Ohio Valley early on January 2nd, with rain continuing ahead of the front and tapering off as the front passed through West Virginia. Widespread rainfall amounts of over 2 inches fell across portions of West Virginia and multiple roads throughout the state were impassable for a time due to flooding. Vehicles were submerged in high water which led to a water rescue in Putnam County. Additionally, there was a tree that was blown down in Clay County due to strong winds, as a few stronger storms formed during the afternoon of January 1st with this system.

Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JAN-22 02:15:00 to 02-JAN-22 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LETART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water affected several backroads around Mason County.

Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JAN-22 02:15:00 to 02-JAN-22 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water flowed over Big Branch Road near the community of Dunlow.

Flood in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JAN-22 03:45:00 to 02-JAN-22 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was observed over roads in the communities of Beaver and Crab Orchard.

Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JAN-22 04:45:00 to 02-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LECKIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water flowed over Anawalt Bypass Road in the town of Anawalt. High water was also observed in several other places within McDowell County.

Flood in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 19:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Right Reedy Creek rose out of its banks with water spilling onto Garfield Road near the town of Elizabeth.

Flood in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was observed along Route 33 near the town of Weston.

Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 16:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODGEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water was observed along Benedum Run Road in Anmoore.

Strong Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down with live wires along Grassy Fork Road in Lizemores.

Flood in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 23:45:00 to 02-JAN-22 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUMPKINTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Brady Road in Mabie became impassable due to high water.

Flood in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 19:00:00 to 02-JAN-22 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYRNSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was observed along Manilla Creek Road near Bancroft Harbour Lane in Hurricane, and Harveys Creek Road near the southern county line. Heizer Creek near Bancroft rose out of its banks and spilled onto Heizer Creek Road. A vehicle became submerged within the deluge of water, resulting in a water rescue.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 17:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NITRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads in Cross Lanes became impassable due to high water, including Goff Mountain Road. Outside of Nitro, 40th Street and Smith Road were flooded.

Flood in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 18:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POCATALICO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In the town of Pinch, high water was observed along South Pinch Road and Quick Road. The 7300 block of Sissonville Drive also observed high water in Sissonville.

Flash Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKBERRY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads around the town of Matewan were closed due to high water.

Flood in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 18:45:00 to 02-JAN-22 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Vinson Street was closed between 3rd Avenue and Joseph Avenue due to high water.

Flash Flood in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 08:28:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was observed across multiple roads in Coal City.

Flash Flood in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 09:30:00 to 01-JAN-22 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRAGUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water was observed along a few roads in the community of Eccles.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 19:30:00 to 01-JAN-22 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUYANDOTTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arlington Boulevard was closed due to high water near the intersection with Route 60.

Flood in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 19:30:00 to 01-JAN-22 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of high water were observed throughout Cabell County.

Flood in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 19:30:00 to 01-JAN-22 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was observed along multiple roads in and near the community of Dunlow.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 22:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBOURNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sellers Road was closed at the Sellers Bridge due to high water near the town of Middlebourne.

Flood in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 23:55:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OURS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Gould Road became impassable due to high water.

Flood in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-JAN-22 23:45:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKHANNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Hall Road and Vicksburg Road were both impassable due to flooding near the city of Buckhannon.

Flood in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JAN-22 01:50:00 to 02-JAN-22 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water flowed over Route 18 near the town of West Union.