Jul 18, 1996
Several areas across the county experienced flash flooding.Scotts Run flooded along SR 7 between Cassville and Osage. Numerous homes were flooded and cars swept away. One mobile home was washed into a bridge.Flash flooding also occurred along Decker's Creek in Sabraton and flooded several businesses.All tolled, 121 homes had at least minor damage and 30 private bridges were damaged.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5574546). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Monongalia County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.