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Flash Flood — Tyler, WV

Jun 13, 2021

A strong cold front in accordance with a passing low pressure system pressed into West Virginia on the evening of June 13th. Strong to severe thunderstorms accompanied the front, resulting in multiple instances of downed trees and power lines due to damaging wind gusts. Due to the combination of heavy downpours and multiple storms passing over the area that day, several counties observed flash flooding. The most notable events occurred in Gilmer County, where a large shed on a golf course was sw

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 962791). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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