Jan 21, 1999
Rains of 2 to 2.5 inches were common between 1100 to 1900E, in a narrow band located north of a warm frontal zone. The heaviest rains, estimated at over 3 inches fell over northern Roane County. The most rain measured by cooperative observers included Ripley with 2.7 inches, Racine Locks near Letart 2.5 inches, and Creston with 2.4 inches. Flooding occurred along Reedy Creek that flows into southern Wirt County. Around 1700E, a 27 old female, driving a small car, flipped over into Stover Fork
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5679073). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Upshur County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.