HUNTINGTON, West Virginia — A week of relentless rain is coming, and West Virginia is sitting right in the middle of the bullseye.
Forecasters are warning that repeated rounds of storms will roll through the Midwest and into the Central Appalachians every single day through next Friday. And for communities like Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Huntington, the numbers being projected are serious.
West Virginia Could See Over Four Inches by Friday
Current forecast models are showing a wide corridor of West Virginia picking up more than 4 inches of rain by August 14.
Morgantown is already being projected at 2.46 inches. Parkersburg sits at 3.03 inches. Huntington leads the pack at 3.49 inches — and some localized spots within that corridor could push even higher than those figures.
On the forecast map, this zone stands out sharply from surrounding areas. This is not a typical summer rain week. This is a concentrated, multi-day soaking event.
Monday Through Wednesday Are the Days to Watch
The heaviest activity is expected in the middle of the week — Monday through Wednesday — when storm rounds are forecast to be strongest and most frequent.
That means the bulk of those inches are not spread out slowly over seven days. They are coming in waves, back to back, with little time in between for the ground to drain.
The Midwest Is in This Too
The rainfall is not limited to West Virginia. Cities across the Midwest and Ohio Valley are in line for significant totals as well — but nothing in the broader region matches the concentration expected across the West Virginia corridor.
Residents in Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Huntington should stay informed, watch for local flood advisories, and avoid low-lying areas if conditions deteriorate mid-week.
Are you in one of these areas? Let us know in the comments how your community is preparing — or what you’re already seeing on the ground.