Mar 2, 1997
Heavy rains led to widespread flood problems throughout Wetzel County. A Skywarn observer first reported flooding along Williams Run, 1 mile north of New Martinsville, and flood waters covered part of Route 2. Hydro Drive was also flooded. Route 7 and 20 were also flooded. Six feet of water covered Route 20 near Reader. A total of about 20 businesses and 110 homes were affected by flood waters in the County. By evening, a few low-lying areas remained under water, but in most areas the water
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5613207). 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.