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Flash Flood — Mercer, WV

Nov 19, 2003

Moderate to heavy rainfall late on the 18th and on the 19th resulted in widespread significant flash flooding and small stream flooding.In Mercer County, there was significant flooding across the county, as many creeks and smaller rivers flooded. Numerous homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.In Greenbrier County, significant flash flooding occurred along many streams and creeks throughout the county. The flooding damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes.In Monroe County, significant flas

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5328639). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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