May 25, 2020
Scattered and disorganized convection developed during prime afternoon heating hours on the 25th as temperatures ran 10 to 15 degrees above normal with increasing dew point values. One thunderstorm in particular in Kanawha County resulted in multiple tree damage and power outages across the Charleston metro. Storm motion was notably slow on this day, and in conjunction with high moisture levels heavy rain resulted in flash flooding to arise in Webster County.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 885808). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Webster County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.