Jul 6, 2016
Instability driven thunderstorms formed during the early evening. A few storms pulsed to stronger levels, causing local wind damage. Brief downpours and considerable lightning were more common.||Brief repetitive showers hit portions of Upshur County during the overnight hours. One gauge had 2.17 inches of rain in about 90 minutes. Minor flash flooding occurred.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 634121). 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.