Jul 27, 2022
A stationary front was observed situated south of the Ohio River across northern Kentucky and West Virginia during July 26th when an upper level disturbance approached the state from the west late that evening. A 30 to 35 mph nocturnal low level jet developed just south of the boundary, tapping deep moisture in place across central Kentucky, carrying it northeast toward Greenbrier County, resulting in deep moisture convergence across the area. Precipitable water values were estimated to have ris
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1042579). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Greenbrier County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.