May 28, 2020
Remnants of Tropical Storm Bertha moved across West Virginia during the early morning hours of the 28th. This surge of tropical moisture resulted in a brief window of flash flooding in Kanawha County during the predawn hours, where 1 to 2.5 inches of rain fell. A trained spotter in Roane County observed a nearby creek rising out of its banks for a brief period of time, resulting in minor flooding issues. The remnants of Bertha quickly exited the area by sunrise and prompted the end of any threat
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 885953). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Roane County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.