Weather Events
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Rain at Limestone Hill
Over 19 inches of rain fell on Limestone Hill in two hours.
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Buffalo Creek Flood
On February 26, 1972, after three days of rain, a coal waste dam collapsed on the Middle Fork of Buffalo Creek, releasing 132 million gallons of water, coal refuse, and silt into the narrow mountain valley.
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Flood of 1985
A late season tropical storm, followed by a southeastern storm, resulted in heavy rainfall over much of the state.
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Record annual precipitation
In 1926, Bayard, in Grant County, received 89 inches of precipitation.
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Least precipitation
Only 9.5 inches in Upper Tract, Pendleton County, during 1930.
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1936 flood
A thaw followed by storms caused rivers to flood.
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1996 Flood in Marlinton
A major flood caused great damage to Marlinton
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Flood of 1878
A hurricane brought heavy rains to the state. Flooding occurred on the New, Greenbrier, Gauley, and Kanawha rivers.
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