2016 West Virginia flood
On June 23, 2016, a flood hit areas of the U.S. state of West Virginia and nearby parts of Virginia, resulting in 23 deaths. The flooding was the result of 8 to 10 inches (200 to 250 mm) of rain falling over a period of 12 hours, resulting in a flood that was among the deadliest in West Virginia history. It is also the deadliest flash flood event in the United States since the 2010 Tennessee floods.
Rainfall accumulations across West Virginia from 8:00 a.m. on June 23 to 8:00 a.m. on June 24 (12:00–12:00 UTC) | |
| Date | June 23–24, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Location | West Virginia and Virginia, United States |
| Deaths | At least 23 |
| Property damage | $1.1 billion (2016 USD) |
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