Sep 4, 2003
The last wave of rain, along a strong frontal boundary, hit the southern coal fields counties from the predawn through the late morning on the 4th. Rain of 2 to 3.5 inches fell. The cooperative observer in Beckley measured 3.52 inches. The Beckley airport and Oceana both had 3.25 inches. Dry Creek had 3.1 inches of rain. Whitesville of eastern Boone County saw 2.6 inches. In Lincoln County, Frances Creek got into a few homes near Harts. In Logan County, 2 houses received water damage. Ne
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5368555). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Boone County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.