The Wheeling Island Memorial Flood Wall, located at the intersection of Virginia and South Penn streets in Wheeling, West Virginia, serves as a poignant testament to the city's enduring relationship with the Ohio River. Originally part of a building constructed in 1890, this wall chronicles the heights of significant floods that have impacted the area, with records dating back to 1780.

One of the most notable events documented on the wall is the flood of March 19, 1936, when waters reached a depth of 55.5 feet, inundating much of Wheeling Island. This and other markings provide a visual history of the challenges faced by the community over the centuries.

In 1979, Gene Long, owner of the Gene Long Family Center, began the tradition of painting these flood levels on the building's exterior, preserving the memory of these natural events for future generations. When the original structure was deemed unsafe and subsequently demolished, community efforts ensured the preservation of this historical record. The Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation (WNHAC) led a preservation initiative to save the flood wall, recognizing its significance to the local heritage.

Recent restoration efforts have further revitalized the memorial. In 2024, a collaborative project between the City of Wheeling and Wheeling Heritage saw the cleaning and repointing of the brickwork by Angelina Stone and Marble. Volunteers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT DC 53) contributed their skills, with supplies donated by PPG Paints. Artist Mindi Yarbrough added script and historical markers, ensuring the wall continues to educate and remind visitors of the island's flood history.

Today, the Wheeling Island Memorial Flood Wall stands not only as a record of past floods but also as a symbol of the resilience and unity of the Wheeling community in the face of natural adversities.