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River Flood Warning 28, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 25, 2018, 10:02 AM EST for Gallia County, Ohio; Mason County, West Virginia. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2018, 10:02 AM EST (15:02 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2018, 3:40 AM EST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Gallia County, OH, Mason County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Ohio River at Point Pleasant (POPW2). The gauge peaked at 40.30 ft at Feb 26, 2018, 3:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 38 ft
- Minor stage
- 40 ft
- Moderate stage
- 44 ft
- Major stage
- 48 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03201500, 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.
549 WGUS41 KRLX 251502 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED River Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 1002 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a flood warning for the following rivers... Ohio River... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia and in West Virginia...Mason. ...Runoff from previous rains will continue to flow into the Ohio River... 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. && OHC053-WVC053-260302- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0028.180225T1502Z-180301T0840Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.180225T1407Z.180227T0600Z.180301T0240Z.NO/ 1002 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 the National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a * Flood Warning for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * until late Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 39.9 feet. * Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue to rise to near 42.9 feet by early Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by before midnight Wednesday . * At stages near 43.5 feet...Route 33 at West Creek and Brinker Run between Vanadium and Letart is flooded. Sand Hill Road near Letart is flooded. * A crest near 42.9 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
13 follow-up statements
717 WGUS81 KRLX 251933 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 233 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia and in West Virginia...Mason. ...Runoff from previous rains will continue to flow into the Ohio River... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC053-WVC053-260133- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180301T1800Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180228T0000Z.180301T1200Z.NO/ 233 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 2:00 PM Sunday the stage was 40.2 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 42.9 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday morning. * At stages near 43.0 feet...Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is flooded. * A crest near 42.9 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
215 WGUS81 KRLX 260103 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 802 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia and in West Virginia...Mason. 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. && OHC053-WVC053-260702- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180301T1800Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180228T0000Z.180301T1200Z.NO/ 802 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 7:00 PM Sunday the stage was 40.3 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 42.9 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday morning. * At stages near 43.0 feet...Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is flooded. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
778 WGUS81 KRLX 260432 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1132 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia and in West Virginia...Mason. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC053-WVC053-261032- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180301T1342Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180228T0600Z.180301T0742Z.NO/ 1132 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 11:00 PM Sunday the stage was 40.3 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 42.0 feet by early Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. * At stages near 42.0 feet...The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded. * A crest near 42.0 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
460 WGUS81 KRLX 260753 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 253 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia and in West Virginia...Mason. 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. && OHC053-WVC053-261352- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180301T1342Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180228T0600Z.180301T0742Z.NO/ 253 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 2:00 AM Monday the stage was 40.3 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 42.0 feet by early Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. * At stages near 42.0 feet...The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded. * A crest near 42.0 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
538 WGUS81 KRLX 261028 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 528 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... At Ashland... Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Boyd...Greenup and in Ohio... Gallia...Lawrence and in West Virginia...Mason. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC053-WVC053-261628- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180301T1342Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180228T0600Z.180301T0742Z.NO/ 528 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 5:00 AM Monday the stage was 40.3 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 42.0 feet by early Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. * At stages near 42.0 feet...The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded. * A crest near 42.0 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$ KYC019-089-OHC087-261628- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0029.180226T1200Z-180301T0335Z/ /ASHK2.1.ER.180226T1200Z.180228T0000Z.180228T2135Z.NO/ 528 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Ashland. * AT 5:00 AM Monday the stage was 51.9 feet. * Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 52.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near 52.9 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday afternoon. * At stages near 52.0 feet...Minor flooding of roadways in low lying areas due to backwater. * A crest near 52.9 feet compares to a previous crest of 53.7 feet on March 14 2015. && LAT...LON 3843 8265 3857 8287 3860 8274 3846 8248 $$
409 WGUS81 KRLX 261556 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1056 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... At Ashland... Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Boyd...Greenup and in Ohio... Gallia...Lawrence and in West Virginia...Mason. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC053-WVC053-262156- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180228T1800Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180227T1200Z.180228T1200Z.NO/ 1056 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 10:00 AM Monday the stage was 40.2 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 41.0 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. * At stages near 41.0 feet...The Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio is flooded and low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. * A crest near 41.0 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$ KYC019-089-OHC087-262156- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-180228T2100Z/ /ASHK2.1.ER.180226T1559Z.180227T1200Z.180228T1500Z.NO/ 1056 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Ashland. * AT 10:00 AM Monday the stage was 52.0 feet. * Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 52.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue to rise to near 52.6 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by late Wednesday morning. * At stages near 52.0 feet...Minor flooding of roadways in low lying areas due to backwater. * A crest near 52.6 feet compares to a previous crest of 53.7 feet on March 14 2015. && LAT...LON 3843 8265 3857 8287 3860 8274 3846 8248 $$
842 WGUS81 KRLX 262010 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 310 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... At Ashland... Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Boyd...Greenup and in Ohio... Gallia...Lawrence and in West Virginia...Mason. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC053-WVC053-270210- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180228T1800Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180227T1200Z.180228T1200Z.NO/ 310 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 3:00 PM Monday the stage was 40.3 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 41.0 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. * At stages near 41.0 feet...The Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio is flooded and low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. * A crest near 41.0 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$ KYC019-089-OHC087-270209- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-180228T2100Z/ /ASHK2.1.ER.180226T2040Z.180227T1200Z.180228T1500Z.NO/ 310 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Ashland. * AT 3:00 PM Monday the stage was 51.9 feet. * Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 52.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue to rise to near 52.6 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by late Wednesday morning. * At stages near 52.0 feet...Minor flooding of roadways in low lying areas due to backwater. * A crest near 52.6 feet compares to a previous crest of 53.7 feet on March 14 2015. && LAT...LON 3843 8265 3857 8287 3860 8274 3846 8248 $$
121 WGUS81 KRLX 270221 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 921 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Belleville Lock... At Point Pleasant... At Ashland... Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Boyd...Greenup and in Ohio... Gallia...Lawrence...Meigs and in West Virginia...Jackson...Mason...Wood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC105-WVC035-107-270821- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180228T0730Z/ /BEVW2.1.ER.180227T0128Z.180227T1200Z.180228T0130Z.NO/ 921 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Belleville Lock. * AT 9:00 PM Monday the stage was 35.0 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 35.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 35.5 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. * At stages near 35.0 feet...Ohio State Route 124 is flooded north of Stiversville Road, at Rock Run, at Wells Run to Smith Ridge to Dewitts Run, at Forked Run, at Curtis Hollow Road and between Long Bottom and Shade River. Ohio State Route 124 near the Washington and Meigs county line. && LAT...LON 3920 8180 3916 8170 3891 8173 3914 8191 $$ OHC053-WVC053-270820- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180228T1800Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180227T1200Z.180228T1200Z.NO/ 921 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 9:00 PM Monday the stage was 40.2 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 41.0 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. * At stages near 41.0 feet...The Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio is flooded and low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$ KYC019-089-OHC087-270820- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-180228T2100Z/ /ASHK2.1.ER.180227T0252Z.180227T1200Z.180228T1500Z.NO/ 921 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Ashland. * AT 9:00 PM Monday the stage was 51.9 feet. * Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 52.0 feet. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 52.6 feet by Tuesday morning. the river will fall below flood stage by late Wednesday morning. * At stages near 52.0 feet...Minor flooding of roadways in low lying areas due to backwater. && LAT...LON 3843 8265 3857 8287 3860 8274 3846 8248 $$
503 WGUS81 KRLX 270532 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1232 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 ...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Ashland... Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Boyd...Greenup and in Ohio... Lawrence. ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Belleville Lock... At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia...Meigs and in West Virginia...Jackson...Mason...Wood. 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. && OHC105-WVC035-107-271132- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180227T1800Z/ /BEVW2.1.ER.180227T0128Z.180227T0200Z.180227T1200Z.NO/ 1232 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Belleville Lock. * AT 12:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 34.9 feet. * Flood stage is 35.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this morning. * At stages near 35.0 feet...Ohio State Route 124 is flooded north of Stiversville Road, at Rock Run, at Wells Run to Smith Ridge to Dewitts Run, at Forked Run, at Curtis Hollow Road and between Long Bottom and Shade River. Ohio State Route 124 near the Washington and Meigs county line. * A crest near 35.0 feet compares to a previous crest of 34.4 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3920 8180 3916 8170 3891 8173 3914 8191 $$ OHC053-WVC053-271131- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180228T0800Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180227T1200Z.180228T0200Z.NO/ 1232 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 12:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 40.2 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 40.3 feet by this morning. The river will fall below flood stage tonight. * At stages near 40.0 feet...Low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. Also, the ampitheater lower pier is flooded and half way up the steps. * A crest near 40.3 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$ KYC019-089-OHC087-270602- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-180228T2100Z/ /ASHK2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1232 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Ohio River At Ashland. * AT 12:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 51.8 feet. * Flood stage is 52.0 feet. * Forecast...The river crested at 51.9 feet. The river will continue to fall to 50.6 feet by Wednesday morning. && LAT...LON 3843 8265 3857 8287 3860 8274 3846 8248 $$
370 WGUS81 KRLX 270834 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 334 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Belleville Lock... At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia...Meigs and in West Virginia...Jackson...Mason...Wood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC105-WVC035-107-271434- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180227T1800Z/ /BEVW2.1.ER.180227T0128Z.180227T0200Z.180227T1200Z.NO/ 334 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Belleville Lock. * AT 3:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 34.9 feet. * Flood stage is 35.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this morning. * At stages near 35.0 feet...Ohio State Route 124 is flooded north of Stiversville Road, at Rock Run, at Wells Run to Smith Ridge to Dewitts Run, at Forked Run, at Curtis Hollow Road and between Long Bottom and Shade River. Ohio State Route 124 near the Washington and Meigs county line. * A crest near 35.0 feet compares to a previous crest of 34.4 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3920 8180 3916 8170 3891 8173 3914 8191 $$ OHC053-WVC053-271434- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180228T0800Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180227T1200Z.180228T0200Z.NO/ 334 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 3:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 40.2 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 40.3 feet by this morning. The river will fall below flood stage tonight. * At stages near 40.0 feet...Low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. Also, the ampitheater lower pier is flooded and half way up the steps. * A crest near 40.3 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
396 WGUS81 KRLX 271115 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 615 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 ...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Belleville Lock... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Meigs and in West Virginia... Jackson...Wood. ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia and in West Virginia...Mason. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC105-WVC035-107-271145- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-180227T1800Z/ /BEVW2.1.ER.180227T0128Z.180227T1000Z.180227T1011Z.NO/ 615 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Ohio River At Belleville Lock. * AT 6:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 34.9 feet. * Flood stage is 35.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 33.9 feet by Wednesday morning. && LAT...LON 3920 8180 3916 8170 3891 8173 3914 8191 $$ OHC053-WVC053-271715- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180228T0800Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180227T1200Z.180228T0200Z.NO/ 615 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 6:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 40.1 feet. * Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 40.3 feet by this morning. The river will fall below flood stage tonight. * At stages near 40.0 feet...Low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. Also, the ampitheater lower pier is flooded and half way up the steps. * A crest near 40.3 feet compares to a previous crest of 42.1 feet on March 16 2015. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
641 WGUS81 KRLX 271715 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1215 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia and in West Virginia...Mason. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around and don't drown. Do not drive into areas where water is flowing over the roadway. Most deaths occur when motorists try crossing flooded roads. Please report high water to the National Weather Service by calling toll free...1-800-401-9535...when you can do so safely. You may also report flooding by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather service Facebook page...or by using the Twitter HASHTAG...NWSRLX. The next issuance will be when conditions warrant. && OHC053-WVC053-272315- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180228T0000Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180227T1330Z.180227T1800Z.NO/ 1215 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 40.0 feet. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this afternoon. * At stages near 40.0 feet...Low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. Also, the ampitheater lower pier is flooded and half way up the steps. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
788 WGUS81 KRLX 271816 FLSRLX River Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 116 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 ...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers...Ohio River. At Point Pleasant... Affecting the following counties in Ohio...Gallia and in West Virginia...Mason. 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. This will be the last statement for the Ohio River at Point Pleasant. && OHC053-WVC053-271846- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180228T0000Z/ /POPW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180227T1330Z.180227T1745Z.NO/ 116 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Ohio River At Point Pleasant. * AT 1:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 39.9 feet. * The river fell below flood stage at 12:45 PM Tuesday. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 39.0 feet by Wednesday morning. && LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226 $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 25, 9:27 AM EST, 35 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 25, 9:27 AM EST, 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
927 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
Cold front sweeps east this morning and early afternoon. High
pressure brings dry weather this afternoon through Tuesday. Next
low pressure system Wednesday through Thursday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 925 AM Sunday...
NBM, HRRR and NAMNest able to resolve thin line of showers with
cold front crossing through early this afternoon. Allowed
slight chance for midday and early afternoon thunder with this.
A bias corrected short term consensus was used to fine tune
temperatures and dew points today into tonight.
The big news is we more a less dodged a big bullet with the
rain, with flooding only in a few areas and gauged streams, and
the crest on the Ohio only going into minor flooding at most
gauges, pending the late morning update.
The flood watch was shortened by 3 hours, to a 1 PM expiration.
As of 145 AM Sunday...
Latest radar mosaic shows a large area of moderate to occasionally
heavy showers was currently pushing east into the region. These
showers were associated with a cold front which was approaching
from the west.
The cold front and associated precipitation should push across
the region this morning with the precipitation coming to an end
as the front pushes east.
Models continue to generally show the highest rainfall amounts
over southeastern Ohio. Will continue the flood watch as the
ground is saturated and streams and rivers continue to run high
across the watch area.
High pressure will build in tonight with dry weather and light
northwest winds.
Blend of model guidance is very close for previous forecast for
highs today and lows tonight. So only some minor tweaks made.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 310 AM Sunday...
Some light rain showers my skirt our SW VA counties Monday
morning as a wave develops along the front SE of the area.
Otherwise, early next week will provide a brief respite from the
very wet weather of late. Sunshine and continued mild weather
will be a welcome sign indeed.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 330 AM Sunday...
The lull in the active weather will be short lived as another
wet system arrives for mid to late week. Rainfall amounts with
this system will have to be monitored for a renewed flooding
threat. Much colder air will move in behind this system with
mountain snow showers expected Friday and Friday night.
&&
.AVIATION /14Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 645 AM Sunday...
A cold front will quickly cross the area through the late
morning hours. A few MVFR showers will be common along the
front with a wind shift to the west to southwest.
Conditions should then improve in the wake of the front. Expect
VFR conditions will spread east to the Ohio River by 15Z,
across much of the lowlands by 18Z and then the entire area by
20Z.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and intensity of restrictions will
vary. Some valley fog could develop tonight.
EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH: TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW: TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
UTC 1HRLY 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
EST 1HRLY 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
CRW CONSISTENCY M M M H H H H H H H H M
HTS CONSISTENCY H M H H H H H H H H H M
BKW CONSISTENCY L M M M M M M H H H H M
EKN CONSISTENCY L M M M H M H M H H H M
PKB CONSISTENCY H H M H H H H H H H H M
CKB CONSISTENCY H L L M H H H H H H H M
AFTER 12Z MONDAY...
IFR possible in dense fog Tuesday morning, and in rain
Wednesday night into Thursday.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for WVZ005>011.
OH...Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for OHZ066-067-075-
076-083>087.
KY...Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...JSH/30/TRM
NEAR TERM...JSH/TRM
SHORT TERM...30
LONG TERM...30
AVIATION...JSHHazardous weather outlook, Feb 25, 9:34 AM EST, 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 934 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-261445- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler- 934 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and portions of western West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. VAZ003-004-WVZ013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-261445- Dickenson-Buchanan-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie- Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison- Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 934 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, and much of West Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. With a saturated ground in place, and the overnight and morning rain, area creeks and streams were running high, and a few could overflow their banks today, before cresting and then receding this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. TRM
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Feb 25, 8:03 AM EST, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 803 AM EST SUN FEB 25 2018 OHZ075-085-086-WVZ007>009-017-251700- Athens-Meigs-Gallia-Jackson-Wirt-Mason-Wood- 803 AM EST SUN FEB 25 2018 ...SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL AFFECT EASTERN MEIGS...NORTHEASTERN GALLIA... SOUTHEASTERN ATHENS...NORTHERN MASON...WEST CENTRAL WIRT...NORTHERN JACKSON AND SOUTHWESTERN WOOD COUNTIES... At 755 AM EST, Scattered showers will gradually move out of the area this morning. Runoff from previous rain and these showers will continue to runoff into streams, creeks and rivers. The Shade River near Chester is running just below the 17 foot estimated flood stage and may creep up over the estimated flood stage later this morning. The Ohio River at Point Pleasant is also running just below the 40 foot flood stage. At 7 AM this morning the stage was 39.9 feet and with the additional runoff may just go over flood stage later this morning. Locations impacted include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City, Henderson, Cheshire, Adamsville, Portland and Lakin. This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 143 and 162. A Flood Watch remains in effect. Runoff from heavy downpours could cause rises in water. If rising water is observed, move to higher ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Move to higher ground. LAT...LON 3870 8212 3887 8236 3927 8181 3902 8145 TIME...MOT...LOC 1255Z 240DEG 49KT 3911 8151 21
Special weather statement, Feb 25, 9:43 AM EST, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
943 AM EST SUN FEB 25 2018
OHZ084-251845-
Vinton-
943 AM EST SUN FEB 25 2018
...WATER IS RUNNING HIGH IN EASTERN VINTON COUNTY...
Locations impacted include...
Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, Wilkesville, Creola and Radcliffe.
Minor flooding and high water continues along Raccoon Creek.
Motorists should be especially cautious for water over roads. Some
county roads that run adjacent to or cross Raccoon Creek may
experience minor flooding, especially Route 50.
A Flood Watch remains in effect. If rising water is observed, move
to higher ground. Do not drive into areas covered by water.
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely.
LAT...LON 3939 8251 3938 8229 3929 8230 3929 8226
3920 8227 3921 8228 3920 8231 3903 8233
3904 8243 3912 8242
TIME...MOT...LOC 1439Z 240DEG 48KT 3961 8182
21The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 8:03 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Meigs | 4 hr |
| Feb 25, 9:43 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Vinton | 4 hr |
| Feb 25, 12:14 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Meigs | 4 hr |
| Feb 25, 12:34 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Vinton | 5 hr |
| Feb 25, 3:50 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Meigs | 4 hr |
| Feb 25, 4:07 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Vinton | 3 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.