Jul 7, 2021
An unstable atmosphere was in place on the afternoon of July 7th ahead of a cold frontal passage. Scattered thunderstorms crossed through the state during the heat of the afternoon and resulted in strong wind gusts that blew down several trees in the region. A 47 mph wind gust was observed at the Huntington airport around the time downed trees were noted around the area. The combination of rising moisture levels and slow moving and repetitive storms also resulted in localized water issues in Fay
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 964407). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Randolph County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.