Sep 18, 2004
By 1 AM EDT on 18th, Rte 20 closed by flood, from Reader to Folsom; and intersection of Rtes 7 and 20, southeast of New Martinsville. Rte 2 closed because of river flood. Entire 1st floor of Valley High School damaged, since it sits between 2 branches of Fishing Creek. Several businesses in New Martinsville suffered major damage. Much flooding in southern half of county. Total of 152 structures damaged or destroyed. On the Ohio River, Hannibal (OH) rose above flood stage (35 ft) 4 AM EDT on 18th
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5422652). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wetzel County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.