Jan 19, 1996
A strong storm system on the 19th produced high winds, damaging thunderstorm winds and heavy rainfall. Snow melt in combination with the heavy rain resulted in flash flooding and then river flooding on most rivers. Record flooding occurred on portions of the Greenbrier River. Heavy rainfall and significant snow melt resulted in flash flooding which heavily damaged the public facilities at the Blue Bend Recreation Area near White Sulphur Springs, damaged several mobile homes near Rupert, washed o
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5542734). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Summers County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.