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Flash Flood — Logan, WV

Jun 12, 2010

Several mid level disturbances acted on instability and high precipitable water to result in repetitive showers and thunderstorms. One complex of showers and thunderstorms moved out of southern Ohio into West Virginia during the early afternoon on Saturday the 12th. It helped trigger heavier rains on its southern and southwestern flank as the afternoon continued. A west to east oriented train of downpours developed. This train of heavy rain moved through Logan, northeastern Mingo, Wyoming Co

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 236672). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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