A line of thunderstorms crossing a warm front caused several instances of flooding across MD on May 6th into May 7th. Residual main stem river flooding continued through May 9th.

Flood in MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 06-MAY-22 21:32:00 to 06-MAY-22 23:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dry Run overflowed its banks, partially flooding Dry Run Rd. in several spots.

Flood in HAMPSHIRE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-MAY-22 12:43:00 to 07-MAY-22 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPON BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several road closures occurred due to flooding throughout eastern Hampshire County.

Flood in MORGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-MAY-22 11:50:00 to 10-MAY-22 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOE GULLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Cacapon River near Great Cacapon exceeded flood stage over a period of nearly 3 days, reaching a crest of 14.36 ft on May 8th at 12:15 AM EST.  At this level, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple locations, including flowing completely over the low water bridge. Constant Run Road and a small portion of Kilgore Road also begin to flood. Additionally, Kilgore Rd. and Running Waters Way become flooded in multiple spots, and floodwaters begin to approach Trailer Park Rd. near Largent, but don't quite reach it.

Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 08-MAY-22 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Back Creek near Jones Springs exceeded flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a crest of 13.09 ft on May 8th at 4:00 AM EST.  At this level Dry Run Rd. and Daisy Ln. are flooded and water begins to cover pastureland near the creek.

Flood in JEFFERSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-MAY-22 21:11:00 to 09-MAY-22 12:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCLEVESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on the Potomac River in Shepherdstown exceeded flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a crest of 20.00 ft on May 8th at 3:30 PM EST.  At this level there are significant impacts on either side of the Potomac. Large portion of the C&O Canal towpath are flooded. Additionally, water comes out of its banks at the mouth of the Opequon. Impacts felt near the river in the city of Shepherdstown as well.

Flood in BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-MAY-22 16:09:00 to 07-MAY-22 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCLEVESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The stream gage on Opequon Creek near Martinsburg briefly reach flood stage, reaching a crest of 10.05 ft at 4:15 PM EST on May 7th, 2022. At this stage, floodwaters begin to cover Douglas Grove Road (County Road 9/16) east of Martinsburg. A portion of Bowers Road is also flooded. Low lying areas near the creek begin to flood. Water also begins to cover the stream access point at the Van Metre Ford Pedestrian Bridge.