Sep 27, 2018
An upper level trough moved across the Upper Ohio river valley; there was broad areas of rainfall associated with this system. A flood watch was covered in Tucker, Garrett, and Eastern Preston County due to recent heavy rainfall has saturated the ground. Radar estimates ranged from 0.5 inches to 1.25 inches in Tucker/Garrett/Preston. The positioning of the upper level jet (right entrance region) allowed for for rain bands to be moderate to heavy at times.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 786234). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Preston County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.