Alert archive / West Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 16, 2018, 6:34 PM EST for Harrison County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 16, 2018, 8:32 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2018, 6:34 PM EST (23:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2018, 8:32 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 17, 2018, 8:08 AM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Harrison County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point West Fork River near Clarksburg (CLKW2). The gauge peaked at 14.94 ft at Feb 17, 2018, 1:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 18 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03058975, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
487 WGUS41 KRLX 162334 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED River Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 634 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a flood warning for the following rivers... West Fork River... Affecting the following counties in West Virginia...Harrison. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && WVC033-171134- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0021.180217T0600Z-180217T1200Z/ /CLKW2.1.ER.180217T0600Z.180217T0600Z.180217T0600Z.NO/ 634 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 the National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a * Flood Warning for the West Fork River Near Clarksburg. * from late tonight to Saturday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:15 PM Friday the stage was 13.7 feet. * Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...the river is expected to rise to between 14 and 15 feet after midnight . * At stages near 14.0 feet...Water starts to enter some homes, along the low sections near the river. Libery Avenue starts to flood. * A crest between 14.0 and 15 feet compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on March 11 2015. && LAT...LON 3935 8039 3935 8026 3918 8029 3919 8042 $$
5 follow-up statements
049 WGUS81 KRLX 170135 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 835 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...West Fork River. Near Clarksburg... Affecting the following counties in West Virginia...Harrison. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && WVC033-170735- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.180217T0132Z-180217T1348Z/ /CLKW2.1.ER.180217T0002Z.180217T0600Z.180217T0748Z.NO/ 835 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the West Fork River Near Clarksburg. * AT 8:15 PM Friday the stage was 14.4 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 15 feet by after midnight. The river will fall below flood stage after midnight . * At stages near 15.0 feet...Homes along the low sections of the river on Libery Avenue, and Route 19 start to flood. * A crest near 15 feet compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on March 11 2015. && LAT...LON 3935 8039 3935 8026 3918 8029 3919 8042 $$
603 WGUS81 KRLX 170316 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1016 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...West Fork River. Near Clarksburg... Affecting the following counties in West Virginia...Harrison. (optional) general hydrometeorological synopsis PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && WVC033-170916- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180217T1348Z/ /CLKW2.1.ER.180217T0002Z.180217T0600Z.180217T0748Z.NO/ 1016 PM EST Fri Feb 16 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the West Fork River Near Clarksburg. * AT 9:15 PM Friday the stage was 14.6 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 15 feet after midnight. The river will fall below flood stage later tonight . * At stages near 15.0 feet...Homes along the low sections of the river on Libery Avenue, and Route 19 start to flood. * A crest near 15 feet compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on March 11 2015. && LAT...LON 3935 8039 3935 8026 3918 8029 3919 8042 $$
509 WGUS81 KRLX 170820 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 320 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...West Fork River. Near Clarksburg... Affecting the following counties in West Virginia...Harrison. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && WVC033-171420- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180217T1732Z/ /CLKW2.1.ER.180217T0002Z.180217T0600Z.180217T1132Z.NO/ 320 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until this afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for the West Fork River Near Clarksburg. * AT 2:15 AM Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this morning. * At stages near 15.0 feet...Homes along the low sections of the river on Libery Avenue, and Route 19 start to flood. * A crest near 9.8 feet compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on March 11 2015. && LAT...LON 3935 8039 3935 8026 3918 8029 3919 8042 $$
417 WGUS81 KRLX 171105 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 605 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...West Fork River. Near Clarksburg... Affecting the following counties in West Virginia...Harrison. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && WVC033-171705- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180217T1743Z/ /CLKW2.1.ER.180217T0002Z.180217T0600Z.180217T1143Z.NO/ 605 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until this afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for the West Fork River Near Clarksburg. * AT 5:15 AM Saturday the stage was 14.5 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this morning. * At stages near 15.0 feet...Homes along the low sections of the river on Libery Avenue, and Route 19 start to flood. * A crest near 9.8 feet compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on March 11 2015. && LAT...LON 3935 8039 3935 8026 3918 8029 3919 8042 $$
610 WGUS81 KRLX 171308 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 808 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 ...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers...West Fork River. Near Clarksburg... Affecting the following counties in West Virginia...Harrison. The West Fork River in Clarksburg has dropped below flood stage and waters will continue to recede today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && WVC033-171338- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180217T1743Z/ /CLKW2.1.ER.180217T0002Z.180217T0600Z.180217T1207Z.NO/ 808 AM EST Sat Feb 17 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the West Fork River Near Clarksburg. * AT 7:15 AM Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet. * fell below flood stage at 7:07 AM Saturday. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 9.8 feet by Sunday morning. * A crest near 9.8 feet compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on March 11 2015. && LAT...LON 3935 8039 3935 8026 3918 8029 3919 8042 $$ KISTNER
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 12:45 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt, Wood | 30 min |
| Feb 16, 1:22 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison, Ritchie, Taylor | 36 hr |
| Feb 16, 1:33 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Barbour, Calhoun, Gilmer, Lewis, Roane | 27 min |
| Feb 16, 2:07 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Barbour, Braxton, Lewis, Upshur | 23 min |
| Feb 16, 6:54 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Pleasants, Tyler, Wood | 35 hr |
| Feb 16, 7:26 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Jackson, Mason, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt | 12 hr |
| Feb 16, 8:18 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour, Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison and 6 more | 24 hr |
| Feb 16, 9:04 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Cabell, Lincoln, Putnam, Wayne | 3 hr |
| Feb 16, 9:20 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Clay, Kanawha, Nicholas, Webster | 3 hr |
| Feb 16, 9:34 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and 1 more | 15 hr |
| Feb 16, 9:59 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Jackson and 6 more | 9 hr |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Pleasants, Wood | 3 days |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Wood | 3 days |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson, Wood | 4 days |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Mason | 4 days |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Mason | 4 days |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Mason | 5 days |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Mason | 4 days |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Cabell, Wayne | 5 days |
| Feb 16, 11:24 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Pleasants, Tyler, Wood | 3 days |
| Feb 16, 12:23 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Fayette, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh and 2 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 16, 6:19 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Gilmer | 14 hr |
| Feb 16, 6:44 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Kanawha | 6 hr |
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.