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River Flood Warning 5, NWS Charleston, WV

February 11, 2018Martin County, Pike County, Kentucky; Mingo County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 11, 2018, 6:30 AM EST for Martin County, Pike County, Kentucky; Mingo County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 11, 2018, 7:40 AM EST. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 11, 2018, 6:30 AM EST (11:30 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 11, 2018, 7:40 AM EST
Expired
Feb 12, 2018, 12:38 PM EST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Martin County, KY, Pike County, KY, Mingo County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Tug Fork River at Williamson (WILW2). The gauge peaked at 35.84 ft at Feb 11, 2018, 6:00 PM EST.

actionminormoderate10203002/1102/1202/13
Action stage
25 ft
Minor stage
27 ft
Moderate stage
32 ft
Major stage
42.7 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03213700, 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.

750 
WGUS41 KRLX 111130
FLWRLX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
River Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
630 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a flood warning for 
the following rivers... Tug Fork River...


Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Martin...Pike and in West 
Virginia...Mingo.

Several automated rain gauges are reporting between 1.50 to 2.00 inches of rain 
has fallen. This has caused a rapid rise on the Tug Fork River at Williamson.  
More rain is expected this morning and this will keep the Tug Fork river rising 
through this afternoon.


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.



&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-112330-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0005.180211T1443Z-180212T1738Z/
/WILW2.1.ER.180211T1443Z.180212T0000Z.180212T1138Z.NO/
630 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

the National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* From this morning to Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:00 AM Sunday the stage was 25.4 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue to rise to
  near 29.2 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Monday morning.
* At stages near 29.5 feet...Railroad yard in Williamson, WV affected.
* A crest near 29.2 feet compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on January 31 
  2013.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$
12 follow-up statements
926 
WGUS81 KRLX 111155
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
655 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Guyandotte River...
Russell Fork River.
  At Pineville...
  At Haysi...
    
Affecting the following counties in Virginia...Dickenson and in West Virginia...
Wyoming.

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...

Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Martin...Pike and in West 
Virginia...Mingo.

Several automated rain gauges are reporting between 2 to 3 inches of rain has fallen. 
This has caused a rapid rise on the Russell Fork River, the Guyandotte River and the 
Tug Fork River.  More rain is expected this morning and this will keep the rivers 
rising into this afternoon and evening.


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.



&&

WVC109-111755-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180212T0037Z/
/PINW2.1.ER.180211T1727Z.180211T1800Z.180211T1837Z.NO/
655 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Guyandotte River At Pineville.
* AT  6:40 AM Sunday the stage was 11.4 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to rise to 
  near 13.2 feet by this afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* At stages near 13.0 feet...Homes and some businesses along rockcastle creek 
  near Pine Aveneue and Main Street start to flood due to backwater from the 
  Guyandotte. Also, some homes start to flood one quarter mile downstream from 
  the river gage near the confluence of the Williams Branch Creek and the 
  Guyandotte river.
* A crest near 13.2 feet compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on March 5 
  2015.  

&&

LAT...LON 3762 8161 3759 8145 3754 8146 3757 8162


$$

VAC051-111755-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180211T2010Z/
/HAIV2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180211T1000Z.180211T1410Z.NO/
655 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...Flood Warning extended until this afternoon...The Flood Warning continues for
  the Russell Fork River At Haysi.
* AT  5:45 AM Sunday the stage was 20.1 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 20.3 feet by this morning. 
  The river will fall below flood stage late this morning.
* At stages near 21.0 feet...From 20, to 23 feet the park and businesses in Haysi
  are flooded. Sections of all roads in, and out of Haysi are flooded.
* A crest near 20.3 feet compares to a previous crest of 18.9 feet on February 26
  2003.  

&&

LAT...LON 3720 8226 3718 8231 3727 8234 3729 8229


$$

KYC159-195-WVC059-111755-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0005.180211T1443Z-180212T1738Z/
/WILW2.1.ER.180211T1443Z.180212T0000Z.180212T1138Z.NO/
655 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT  6:00 AM Sunday the stage was 25.4 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue to rise to
  near 29.2 feet by this evening. the river will fall below flood stage by 
  Monday morning.
* At stages near 29.5 feet...Railroad yard in Williamson, WV affected.
* A crest near 29.2 feet compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on January 31 
  2013.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$
024 
WGUS81 KRLX 111245
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
745 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers...Russell Fork River.
  At Haysi...
 
 Affecting the following counties in Virginia...Dickenson.

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...
 
Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Martin...Pike and in West 
Virginia...Mingo.

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Guyandotte River.
  At Pineville...

Affecting the following counties in West Virginia...Wyoming.


The Russell Fork River at Haysi has been reported back in it's banks and the River 
Flood warning has been cancelled.  There is still an Areal Flood warning Still in
effect for Dickenson County for small streams and creeks.

Several automated rain gauges are reporting between 2 to 3 inches of rain has fallen. 
This has caused a rapid rise on the the Guyandotte River and the Tug Fork Rivers.  
More rain is expected this morning and this will keep the rivers rising into this 
afternoon and evening.



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.



&&

WVC109-111845-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180212T0037Z/
/PINW2.1.ER.180211T1717Z.180211T1800Z.180211T1837Z.NO/
745 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Guyandotte River At Pineville.
* AT  6:40 AM Sunday the stage was 11.4 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to rise to 
  near 13.2 feet by this afternoon. the river will fall below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* At stages near 13.0 feet...Homes and some businesses along Rockcastle Creek 
  near Pine Aveneue and Main Street start to flood due to backwater from the 
  Guyandotte. Also, some homes start to flood one quarter mile downstream from 
  the river gage near the confluence of the Williams Branch Creek and the 
  Guyandotte River.
* A crest near 13.2 feet compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on March 5 
  2015.  

&&

LAT...LON 3762 8161 3759 8145 3754 8146 3757 8162


$$

KYC159-195-WVC059-111845-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0005.180211T1240Z-180212T1738Z/
/WILW2.1.ER.180211T1240Z.180212T0000Z.180212T1138Z.NO/
745 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT  7:00 AM Sunday the stage was 26.9 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near
  29.2 feet by this evening. the river will fall below flood stage by Monday 
  morning.
* At stages near 29.5 feet...Railroad yard in Williamson, WV affected.
* A crest near 29.2 feet compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on January 31 
  2013.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$

VAC051-111315-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180211T2010Z/
/HAIV2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180211T1000Z.180211T1119Z.NO/
745 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Russell Fork River At Haysi.
* AT  6:45 AM Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet. 
* fell below flood stage at  6:19 AM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 9.0 feet by Monday morning.
* A crest near  feet compares to a previous crest of 18.9 feet on February 26 
  2003.  

&&

LAT...LON 3720 8226 3718 8231 3727 8234 3729 8229


$$
538 
WGUS41 KRLX 111505
FLWRLX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
River Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1005 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the following 
rivers Tug Fork River...

Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Martin...Pike and in West 
Virginia...Mingo.

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.

&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-120305-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T2125Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180212T0000Z.180212T1525Z.NO/
1005 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor TO Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 29.4 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 32.6 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage late morning Monday .
* At stages near 32.0 feet...Business section on Third Avenue at Harvey Street.
* A crest near 32.6 feet compares to a previous crest of 33.5 feet on May 16 
  1996.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$
372 
WGUS41 KRLX 111737
FLWRLX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
River Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1237 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a flood warning for 
the following rivers... Tug Fork River...


Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Lawrence...Martin and in West 
Virginia...Mingo...Wayne.


Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Martin...Pike and in West 
Virginia...Mingo.


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.

&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-120537-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T2117Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180212T0000Z.180212T1517Z.NO/
1237 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for 
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:00 PM Sunday the stage was 32.7 feet. 
* Moderate Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 35.8 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage late morning Monday .
* At stages near 32.0 feet...Business section on Third Avenue at Harvey Street.
* A crest near 35.8 feet compares to a previous crest of 33.5 feet on May 16 
  1996.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-120536-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0006.180212T0354Z-180213T0109Z/
/KRMW2.1.ER.180212T0354Z.180212T1200Z.180212T1909Z.NO/
1237 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

the National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* from this evening to Monday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:00 PM Sunday the stage was 29.7 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 39.1
  feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by early 
  afternoon Monday .
* At stages near 38.0 feet...Water on roadways in low lying areas along the 
  river.
* A crest near 39.1 feet compares to a previous crest of 36.8 feet on February 23
  2003.  

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3777 8239 3789 8246 3791 8241


$$
187 
WGUS81 KRLX 111855
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
155 PM EST SUN FEB 11 2018

KYC127-WVC005-043-081-099-111901-
/O.EXP.KRLX.FA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-180211T1900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lawrence KY-Lincoln WV-Raleigh WV-Wayne WV-Boone WV-
155 PM EST SUN FEB 11 2018

...THE FLOOD WARNING FOR SMALL STREAMS WILL EXPIRE AT 200 PM EST FOR
SOUTHERN LAWRENCE...SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN...NORTHWESTERN RALEIGH...
SOUTHERN WAYNE AND CENTRAL BOONE COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. While no additional flooding is 
anticipated...water and debris may still cover some roadways. 
Motorists are urged to use caution as water continues to recede.

LAT...LON 3804 8299 3813 8194 3789 8128 3779 8145
      3776 8158 3783 8166 3784 8175 3793 8176
      3799 8196 3803 8196 3796 8229 3785 8241
      3788 8242 3790 8247 3796 8253 3795 8258
      3788 8262 3800 8294 3797 8299 3802 8301

$$

JB
146 
WGUS81 KRLX 112021
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
321 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...
  At Kermit...

Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Lawrence...Martin...Pike and in 
West Virginia...Mingo...Wayne.

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.

&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-120221-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T2104Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180212T0000Z.180212T1504Z.NO/
321 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT  3:00 PM Sunday the stage was 35.1 feet. 
* Moderate Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 36 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage late morning Monday .
* At stages near 37.0 feet...Hosts of roads outside of town closed.
* A crest near 36 feet compares to a previous crest of 35.2 feet on April 16 
  2007.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-120221-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0006.180212T0251Z-180212T1900Z/
/KRMW2.1.ER.180212T0251Z.180212T0600Z.180212T1300Z.NO/
321 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* AT  3:00 PM Sunday the stage was 33.7 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 39
  feet by after midnight . the river will fall below flood stage by Monday 
  morning.
* At stages near 38.0 feet...Water on roadways in low lying areas along the 
  river.
* A crest near 39 feet compares to a previous crest of 40.2 feet on April 16 
  2007.  

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3777 8239 3789 8246 3791 8241


$$
875 
WGUS81 KRLX 112242
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
542 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...

Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Martin...Pike and in West 
Virginia...Mingo.


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.



&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-120442-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T2104Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180211T2145Z.180212T1504Z.NO/
542 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT  5:00 PM Sunday the stage was 35.8 feet. 
* Moderate Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late 
  morning Monday .
* At stages near 37.0 feet...Hosts of roads outside of town closed.
* A crest near  feet compares to a previous crest of 35.2 feet on April 16 2007.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$
165 
WGUS81 KRLX 120334
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1034 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...
  At Kermit...
 
Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Lawrence...Martin...Pike and in 
West Virginia...Mingo...Wayne.

(optional) general hydrometeorological synopsis




......PUT YOUR NARRATIVE HERE...........




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.



&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-120934-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T2048Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180211T2345Z.180212T1448Z.NO/
1034 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT 10:00 PM Sunday the stage was 34.3 feet. 
* Moderate Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 34.9 feet by after midnight 
  . The river will fall below flood stage late morning Monday .
* At stages near 37.0 feet...Hosts of roads outside of town closed.
* A crest near 34.9 feet compares to a previous crest of 35.2 feet on April 16 
  2007.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-120934-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180213T0126Z/
/KRMW2.1.ER.180212T0047Z.180212T0300Z.180212T1926Z.NO/
1034 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* AT 10:00 PM Sunday the stage was 39.2 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  afternoon Monday .
* At stages near 38.0 feet...Water on roadways in low lying areas along the 
  river.
* A crest near 38.9 feet compares to a previous crest of 40.2 feet on April 16 
  2007.  

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3777 8239 3789 8246 3791 8241


$$
073 
WGUS81 KRLX 120335
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1035 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...
  At Kermit...

Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Lawrence...Martin...Pike and in 
West Virginia...Mingo...Wayne.



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.



&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-120935-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T2048Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180211T2345Z.180212T1448Z.NO/
1035 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT 10:00 PM Sunday the stage was 34.3 feet. 
* Moderate Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 34.9 feet by after midnight 
  . The river will fall below flood stage late morning Monday .
* At stages near 37.0 feet...Hosts of roads outside of town closed.
* A crest near 34.9 feet compares to a previous crest of 35.2 feet on April 16 
  2007.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-120934-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180213T0126Z/
/KRMW2.1.ER.180212T0047Z.180212T0300Z.180212T1926Z.NO/
1035 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* AT 10:00 PM Sunday the stage was 39.2 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  afternoon Monday .
* At stages near 38.0 feet...Water on roadways in low lying areas along the 
  river.
* A crest near 38.9 feet compares to a previous crest of 40.2 feet on April 16 
  2007.  

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3777 8239 3789 8246 3791 8241


$$
765 
WGUS81 KRLX 120435
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1135 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...
  At Kermit...
 
Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Lawrence...Martin...Pike and in 
West Virginia...Mingo...Wayne.

The Tug Fork had crested at Williamson, and was approaching crest at Kermit.


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.



&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-121035-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T1550Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180211T2345Z.180212T0950Z.NO/
1135 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT 11:00 PM Sunday the stage was 33.6 feet. 
* Moderate Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early 
  Monday morning.
* At stages near 32.0 feet...Business section on Third Avenue at Harvey Street is flooded.
* A crest near 35.9 feet compares to a previous crest of 35.2 feet on April 16 2007.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-121035-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180213T0057Z/
/KRMW2.1.ER.180212T0047Z.180212T1200Z.180212T1857Z.NO/
1135 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* AT 11:00 PM Sunday the stage was 39.5 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 40.1 feet by Monday morning.
  The river will fall below flood stage early afternoon Monday .
* At stages near 38.0 feet...Expect water on roadways in low lying areas along the 
  river.
* A crest near 40.1 feet compares to a previous crest of 40.2 feet on April 16 
  2007.  

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3777 8239 3789 8246 3791 8241


$$

TRM
423 
WGUS81 KRLX 121009
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
509 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...
 
Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Martin...Pike and in West 
Virginia...Mingo.

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Kermit...

Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Lawrence...Martin and in West 
Virginia...Mingo...Wayne.

The Tug Fork at Williamson has crested. The Tug Fork at Kermit is cresting.


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.


&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-121609-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T1625Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180211T2345Z.180212T1025Z.NO/
509 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT  5:00 AM Monday the stage was 27.9 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by early this 
  morning.
* At stages near 27.0 feet...Route 612 near Turkey Creek in South Williamson 
  floods.  Water enters underpass on Harvey Street between Third Avenue, and 
  railroad tracks in Williamson.
* A crest near  feet compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on January 31 
  2013.  

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-121609-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180213T0057Z/
/KRMW2.1.ER.180212T0047Z.180212T0745Z.180212T1857Z.NO/
509 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* AT  5:00 AM Monday the stage was 40.0 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Forecast...The River will continue rising to near 40.1 feet by this morning. 
  The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* At stages near 38.0 feet...Water on roadways in low lying areas along the 
  river.
* A crest near 40.1 feet compares to a previous crest of 40.2 feet on April 16 
  2007.  

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3777 8239 3789 8246 3791 8241


$$
579 
WGUS81 KRLX 121321
FLSRLX
River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
821 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Williamson...
 
 Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Martin...Pike and in West 
Virginia...Mingo.

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers...Tug Fork River.
  At Kermit...
 
Affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Lawrence...Martin and in West 
Virginia...Mingo...Wayne.

The heaviest rainfall ended yesterday and only light precipitation is falling
this morning.  The Tug Fork River will continue to fall throughout the day
today and continue into tonight.  


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.



&&

KYC159-195-WVC059-121351-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180212T1625Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.180211T1207Z.180211T2345Z.180212T1052Z.NO/
821 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* AT  8:00 AM Monday the stage was 25.0 feet. 
* The River fell below flood stage at 5:52 AM Monday and fell below action
  stage at 8:00 AM Monday.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet and Action stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 13.9 feet by Tuesday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3762 8227 3772 8234 3773 8230


$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-121920-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180212T2220Z/
/KRMW2.1.ER.180212T0047Z.180212T0745Z.180212T1620Z.NO/
821 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* AT  8:00 AM Monday the stage was 39.2 feet. 
* Minor Flooding is occurring.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late this 
  morning.
* At stages near 38.0 feet...Several roadways in low lying areas along the river 
  are flooded.
* A crest near 38.0 feet compares to a previous crest of 40.2 feet on April 16 2007.
  

&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3777 8239 3789 8246 3791 8241


$$

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 11, 6:12 AM EST, 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 11, 6:12 AM EST, 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
612 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Last wave exits today, with flooding ongoing southern WV and
southwest VA. This may still expand north before the rain pulls
out tonight. Active with light precipitation in the week ahead.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 610 AM Sunday...

Forecast on track, with flood warnings expanded westward as
final wave pushes into the area. The apex of the baroclinic S
was already noted in central Tennessee on satellite and radar
imagery, marking the back edge of the last of the heavy
rainfall.

As of 305 AM Sunday...

Last in a series of waves move northeast across the area today,
just out ahead of a cold front stalling just east of the Ohio
River. The wave actually pushes the front back west of the Ohio
River today. However, the heavy rain associated with the flat
wave will be mainly along and southeast of its track, where the
greatest moisture resides, with PW values as high as 1.25 in, or
at the climatological maximum for this area this time of year.

With models in decent agreement on QPF and in keeping the
heavier amounts south and east of the Ohio River, used a blend
of the latest models, previous forecast and central guidance,
which reflects slightly less additional QPF than previous
forecast. Amounts are up around an inch through tonight, most
of it today including early this morning, in and near the
mountains, down around a half an inch or less along the Ohio
River, and less than that north and west.

Opted to leave the flood watch as is, until this last wave moves
on through, as some Ohio tributaries, already running high, have
already responded to rainfall so far. The hardest hit areas,
however, have been in southern WV and southwest VA and, with
another inch of rainfall expected during the next twelve hours,
long fuse flood warnings remain in effect there. We will have to
watch for issues farther north and west, where stream rises
were also occurring, until after the last wave pushes on
through.

Once the wave passes, the cold front crosses for once and for
all later today and tonight, bring one last batch of light rain
as it crosses. Anafront precipitation may mix with, and then
change to, freezing rain, sleet and then snow before ending
northwest to southeast overnight tonight and beyond the near
term.

Ice and snow accumulations will be minimal on account of
marginal surface temperatures and thermal profiles associated
with the post frontal inversion, so impacts are expected to be
limited as well.

Used a combination of MOS, near term and a short term consensus
blend for temperatures and dewpoints, within Monday morning
lows at or below freezing for the northwest half of the forecast
area, and in the mountains.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 305 AM Sunday...

Bulk of heavier precipitation should have exited the area at the
start of the short term, with just some light precipitation
lingering. Expect a wintry mix of precipitation late Sunday
night/early Monday, with little to no accumulation or impacts
expected at this point. Drier for the remainder of the short term
period, but periods of light shower activity will persist,
particularly across the south and east with a moist southeasterly
flow setting up as high pressure gradually slides off to the east.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 305 AM Sunday...

Precipitation chances start to increase Wednesday onwards as a
stronger system moves into the region. Still too far out at this
point to really pinpoint any areas of heavier precipitation or
significant amounts, but will bear watching with antecedent wet
conditions. Weather turns cooler and drier towards the end of the
week, but temperatures should remain at or above normal for this
time of year.

&&

.AVIATION /10Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 610 AM Sunday...

Periods of rain, heavy at times, continue today, as one last
wave of low pressure pushes northeastward, along a front over
the middle Ohio Valley. The front pushed into central WV
overnight but, behind it, only PKB has maintained persistent
LIFR conditions early this morning, with more variable
conditions elsewhere.

The wave pushing through this morning will drive the front back
west of the Ohio River, but also cut off the downslope flow that
has resulted in VFR conditions at times. IFR to MVFR conditions
will be common in rain today, as the wave crosses.

The cold front will push east this afternoon and evening, once
the wave goes by. IFR stratus and MVFR light precipitation and
mist will generally follow the front, which will cross the Ohio
River around 20Z today, and CRW, CKB around 23Z, and the
mountains 02Z Monday. There may be a brief period of light
freezing or frozen precipitation in the middle Ohio Valley
overnight tonight.

Surface flow will be light and variable along the Ohio River
near the front this morning, and light south to southeast
elsewhere, except becoming strong and gusty at BKW and over the
mountain ridges. Surface flow will then trend toward light
south to southwest ahead of the front this afternoon, before
switching to west to northwest behind it, and may be a bit gusty
as the front goes by. Moderate southwest flow aloft will become
light northwest as the front aloft gradually crosses overnight
tonight.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Low to medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and intensity of restrictions will
vary.

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.

DATE               SUN 02/11/18
UTC 1HRLY       10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21
EST 1HRLY       05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15   16
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    L    H    M    L    M    L    M    M    H    M    M
HTS CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    L    L    M    M    M    H    L    L
BKW CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    M    M    L    M    M    M    L    L
EKN CONSISTENCY  L    M    M    M    H    M    M    L    H    M    L    L
PKB CONSISTENCY  L    L    L    M    L    L    L    L    L    L    L    L
CKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    L    L    L    L    L    L    L    M    L    L

AFTER 12Z MONDAY...
IFR likely in stratus into Monday morning, mainly in and near the
mountains.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch through this evening for WVZ005>011-013>020-
     024>034-039-040-515>526.
OH...Flood Watch through this evening for OHZ076-085>087.
KY...Flood Watch through this evening for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Flood Watch through this evening for VAZ003-004.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TRM/SL
NEAR TERM...TRM
SHORT TERM...SL
LONG TERM...SL
AVIATION...TRM
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 11, 2:32 AM EST, 3 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
232 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ076-085>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034-
039-040-515>526-120745-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Washington-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-
Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-
Tyler-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-
232 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions
of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of 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.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

OHZ066-067-075-083-084-120745-
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Jackson OH-Vinton-
232 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 11, 1:52 AM EST, 4 hours 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
152 AM EST SUN FEB 11 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0151 AM     FLOOD            COAL CITY               37.68N  81.21W
02/11/2018                   RALEIGH            WV   BROADCAST MEDIA

            HIGH WATER HAS CLOSED A SECTION OF COAL CITY ROAD

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX1800747

SL
Local storm report, Feb 11, 6:20 AM EST, 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
620 AM EST SUN FEB 11 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0618 AM     FLOOD            DUNLOW                  38.02N  82.43W
02/11/2018                   WAYNE              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            ROUTE 152 HAS WATER ACROSS THE ROADWAY FROM NEARBY
            CREEK

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX1800748

SL
Local storm report, Feb 11, 6:27 AM EST, 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
627 AM EST SUN FEB 11 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0230 AM     FLOOD            VERNER                  37.66N  81.85W
02/11/2018                   MINGO              WV   911 CALL CENTER

            MINOR FLOODING REPORTED ALONG CREEKS NEAR VERNER

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX1800749

SL

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 4:57 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXLawrence9 hr
Feb 11, 9:05 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXBoyd, Carter, Lawrence6 hr
Feb 11, 12:37 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXLawrence, Martin32 hr
Feb 10, 7:15 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXFayette, Raleigh, Wyoming9 hr
Feb 10, 8:15 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXWyoming27 hr
Feb 10, 8:22 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXLogan, Mingo18 hr
Feb 11, 3:55 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXFayette, Raleigh, Wyoming9 hr
Feb 11, 7:56 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXBoone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas, Pocahontas and 3 more6 hr
Feb 11, 9:44 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningRLXBraxton, Clay, Kanawha, Lewis, Nicholas, Randolph and 2 more6 hr

Nearby

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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.