What aspect of storms presents the biggest danger to West Virginians?
Without a doubt, flash flooding is the biggest threat from thunderstorms that West Virginians face. Our mountainous topography quickly funnels runoff from heavy rains into the valleys, where devastating flooding can occur. Every year, many locations in the state are hit by flash flooding that results from as little as 2 inches of rain. Rockslides, mudslides and tree falls are also a related danger on steep slopes during thunderstorms.
