Aug 29, 2022
The leading edge of a trough initiated convection across the region during the early afternoon of August 29th. With little deep-layer wind shear available for quick storm motion, flash flooding occurred under warm, moist conditions (PWATs ranging 1.8 to 2.0 inches under prolonged southwest flow). A few storms were considered severe, knocking down trees, as updrafts escalated into cool, dry conditions aloft and created strong downdrafts.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1055375). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Belmont County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.