May 27, 2004
This was the initial event that prompted a federal disaster declaration. See FEMA disaster number 1522 for details. Subsequent flooding occurred elsewhere on the 30th and 31st, then again in June, adding to this disaster.Besides the flash flooding in Braxton, Mason, Putnam, Jackson, and Kanawha Counties, flooding also occurred across portions of Roane, Webster, Clay, Upshur, Calhoun, and Gilmer Counties. Rains of 2 to 2.5 inches were more common here. Yet, Hacker Valley in Webster County did
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5397779). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Clay County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.