Aug 12, 1996
Nearly 3 1/2 inches of rain fell onto saturated ground in Keyser and environs, bringing the New Creek just out of its banks. Federal highway 220 had 6 inches of water over the top; several other roads were also covered by water. A few homes were reportedly surrounded by high water along Cabin Run east of Keyser.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5568065). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mineral County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.