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Flood — Nicholas, WV

Jan 25, 2010

Periods of rain began early on the 24th and became heavier overnight into the 25th. Dew points rose into the upper 40s to around 50s. The rain diminished to a few lingering showers with a cold front during the day on the 25th. Rain amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches were common. However, amounts near 3 inches were measured around Woodrow, Mace and Black Mountain. Snowshoe reported 3.9 inches for the maximum amount. This rain and snow melt combined to cause minor small stream flooding across Nichol

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 204847). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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