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Flash Flood — Monongalia, WV

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.

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