Jul 12, 2022
A frontal boundary swung into the Central Appalachians on July 12th and interrupted quiet weather provided by high pressure the day prior. Initially, showers and storms evolved along the front across Ohio and then spread eastward into West Virginia that afternoon and evening. Strong winds, large hail, and heavy downpours encompassed these showers and storms, leading to instances of tree damage and high water issues across the state.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1039185). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kanawha County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.