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Flash Flood — Marion, WV

Jun 13, 2021

An advancing cold front, along with shortwave support, created the chance for thunderstorms across the region. Sufficient shear (40kts in the 0-6km layer), moderate to high instability (1500-2000 J/kg of CAPE), and dry mid-level air resulted in damaging winds and hail. Flash flooding occurred, mostly south of Pittsburgh, with training storms.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 966462). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Marion, WV

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