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Flash Flood — Logan, WV

Jul 25, 2004

Rains of 2.5 to 3 inches were estimated in the 3 hours ending around 0000E. This occurred over a small region around Shively of western Logan County to near Harts of Lincoln County. The Big Harts Creek drainage, including its East Fork, received the bulk of the runoff. Some residents evacuated by climbing up nearby hillsides. Water pushed rocks and debris up against homes. In Logan County, 4 single family homes and 4 mobile homes were destroyed, while 16 single family homes and 7 mobile hom

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5411416). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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