Alert archive / West Virginia / Flash Flood Warnings in 2018
Flash Flood Warning 41, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at Jul 2, 2018, 9:51 PM EDT for 6 counties in West Virginia. It was in force for 6 hr. 7 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 2, 2018, 9:51 PM EDT (01:51 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 3, 2018, 3:45 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Jackson County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Roane County, WV, Wirt County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 10:06 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Belvil Park, WV | HIGH WATER IN ROADWAY AT WASHINGTON AVE AND KANAWHA CT. |
| Jul 2, 10:12 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Institute, WV | PONDING ON I64. |
| Jul 2, 10:22 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Cross Lanes, WV | HIGH WATER ON DOC BAILEY RD. |
| Jul 2, 10:43 PM EDT | HEAVY RAIN 1 | Lincoln Park, WV | STORM TOTAL RAINFALL OF 1 INCH WITHIN THE LAST HOUR. |
| Jul 2, 10:49 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Cross Lanes, WV | WATER RESCUE ON DOC BAILEY RD. |
| Jul 2, 10:52 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Ssw Cross Lanes, WV | DALEWOOD DRIVE IN CROSS LANES IS FLOODED WITH 2 TO 3 FEET OF WATER |
| Jul 2, 11:37 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Sissonville, WV | HIGH WATER ALONG SISSONVILLE DRIVE NEAR SISSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 1.9 hours before the alert went out and 213 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 525 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -95 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1198 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
400 WGUS51 KRLX 030151 FFWRLX WVC035-039-043-079-087-105-030445- /O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0041.180703T0151Z-180703T0445Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 951 PM EDT MON JUL 2 2018 The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Central Putnam County in western West Virginia... Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... Western Roane County in central West Virginia... Southeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 1245 AM EDT. * At 950 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Charleston, Nitro, Spencer, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Sissonville, Poca, Institute, Tornado, Cross Lanes, Alum Creek, Kenna, Teays Valley, Bancroft, Reedy, Statts Mills and Kentuck. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX. && LAT...LON 3878 8123 3821 8185 3830 8204 3897 8150 $$ KMC
4 follow-up statements
035 WGUS71 KRLX 030334 FFSRLX Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1134 PM EDT MON JUL 2 2018 WVC035-039-043-079-087-105-030445- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-180703T0445Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-Lincoln WV-Wirt WV-Roane WV-Jackson WV- 1134 PM EDT MON JUL 2 2018 ...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT FOR NORTHWESTERN KANAWHA...CENTRAL PUTNAM...NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN... SOUTHWESTERN WIRT...WESTERN ROANE AND SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTIES... At 1131 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain had occurred across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain has fallen across the warned area, and flash flooding is already occurring on many area creeks and streams. In addition, the Pocatalico River and its tributaries near Sissonville is experiencing sharp rises at this time, and minor flooding is possible in the Sissonville area. Be alert for flooded roadways. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Charleston, Nitro, Spencer, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Sissonville, Poca, Institute, Tornado, Cross Lanes, Alum Creek, Kenna, Teays Valley, Bancroft, Reedy, Statts Mills and Kentuck. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX. && LAT...LON 3878 8123 3821 8185 3830 8204 3897 8150 $$ SL
789 WGUS51 KRLX 030437 FFWRLX WVC035-039-043-079-087-105-030745- /O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-180703T0745Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 1237 AM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Central Putnam County in western West Virginia... Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... Western Roane County in central West Virginia... Southeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 345 AM EDT. * Heavy rain from thunderstorms earlier in the evening has caused flash flooding along many area creeks and streams in the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain fell earlier this evening, and light rain continues. * In addition, the Pocatalico River and its tributaries near Sissonville is experiencing sharp rises at this time, and minor flooding is possible. Be alert for flooded roadways. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Charleston, Nitro, Spencer, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Sissonville, Poca, Institute, Tornado, Cross Lanes, Alum Creek, Kenna, Teays Valley, Bancroft, Reedy, Statts Mills and Kentuck. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX. && LAT...LON 3878 8123 3821 8185 3830 8204 3897 8150 $$ SL
516 WGUS71 KRLX 030629 FFSRLX Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 229 AM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 WVC035-039-043-079-087-105-030745- /O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-180703T0745Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-Lincoln WV-Wirt WV-Roane WV-Jackson WV- 229 AM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 ...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM EDT FOR NORTHWESTERN KANAWHA...CENTRAL PUTNAM...NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN... SOUTHWESTERN WIRT...WESTERN ROANE AND SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTIES... Some locations that will experience flooding include... Charleston, Nitro, Spencer, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans, Dunbar, Sissonville, Poca, Institute, Tornado, Cross Lanes, Alum Creek, Kenna, Teays Valley, Bancroft, Reedy, Statts Mills and Kentuck. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX. && LAT...LON 3878 8123 3821 8185 3830 8204 3897 8150 $$ 14
302 WGUS71 KRLX 030736 FFSRLX Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 336 AM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 WVC035-039-043-079-087-105-030746- /O.EXP.KRLX.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-180703T0745Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-Lincoln WV-Wirt WV-Roane WV-Jackson WV- 336 AM EDT TUE JUL 3 2018 ...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN KANAWHA...CENTRAL PUTNAM...NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN...SOUTHWESTERN WIRT...WESTERN ROANE AND SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 345 AM EDT... Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. LAT...LON 3878 8123 3821 8185 3830 8204 3897 8150 $$ 14
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 8:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Clay, Kanawha | 67 min |
| Jul 2, 9:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Jackson, Putnam | 28 min |
| Jul 2, 10:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge, Tyler | 30 min |
| Jul 3, 4:15 AM EDT | Excessive Heat Watch | RLX | Cabell, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and 2 more | 10 hr |
| Jul 3, 4:15 AM EDT | Heat Advisory | RLX | Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Gilmer, Jackson, Kanawha and 13 more | 16 hr |
| Jul 3, 1:56 PM EDT | Excessive Heat Warning | RLX | Cabell, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and 2 more | 30 hr |
| Jul 3, 1:56 PM EDT | Heat Advisory | RLX | Boone, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer and 9 more | 30 hr |
| Jul 3, 5:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Randolph | 43 min |
| Jul 3, 5:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | RLX | Randolph, Upshur | 36 min |
| Jul 3, 6:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Braxton, Gilmer | 34 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.