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Weather Events

  • Flood of 1878

    A hurricane brought heavy rains to the state. Flooding occurred on the New, Greenbrier, Gauley, and Kanawha rivers.

What are Weather Events?

Weather Events are special events in History that relate to a (typically) drastic weather condition. This could be anything from a major flood to a severe snow storm.

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