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River Flood Warning 6, NWS Wilmington, OH

February 28, 2021Pike County, Scioto County, Ohio

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 9:24 PM EST for Pike County, Scioto County, Ohio. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 2:56 AM EST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 28, 2021, 9:24 PM EST (02:24 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 1, 2021, 2:56 AM EST
Expired: Mar 2, 2021, 11:42 AM EST
In force: 33 hr
Issued by: NWS Wilmington, OH
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Pike County, OH, Scioto County, OH

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Scioto River at Piketon (PKTO1). The gauge peaked at 21.69 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 4:00 PM EST.

Action stage: 17 ft
Minor stage: 20 ft
Moderate stage: 24 ft
Major stage: 36 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03237020, 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.

460 
WGUS41 KILN 010224
FLWILN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
924 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers...

  Scioto River at Piketon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. For 
additional details on river forecasts, visit 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=iln


OHC131-145-011430-
/O.NEW.KILN.FL.W.0006.210301T1200Z-210302T1000Z/
/PKTO1.1.ER.210301T1200Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0400Z.NO/
924 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Scioto River at Piketon.
* From Monday morning to late Monday night.
* At 9:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Monday morning to a crest of 20.2 feet early Monday afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, backwater flooding occurs along creeks 
  flowing into the Scioto River.  Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in 
  southern Pike County experience flooding.  Flood waters spilling 
  onto low-lying county roads near the Scioto River in Pike and 
  northern Scioto Counties, with State Route 220 near River Road 
  flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3918 8291 3917 8279 3904 8298 3872 8297
      3872 8305 3907 8309

$$

6 follow-up statements

331 
WGUS81 KILN 010247
FLSILN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
947 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...

  Scioto River at Piketon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. For 
additional details on river forecasts, visit 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=iln


OHC131-145-011500-
/O.CON.KILN.FL.W.0006.210301T1200Z-210302T1000Z/
/PKTO1.1.ER.210301T1200Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0400Z.NO/
947 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Scioto River at Piketon.
* From Monday morning to late Monday night.
* At 9:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Monday morning to a crest of 20.2 feet early Monday afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, backwater flooding occurs along creeks 
  flowing into the Scioto River.  Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in 
  southern Pike County experience flooding.  Flood waters spilling 
  onto low-lying county roads near the Scioto River in Pike and 
  northern Scioto Counties, with State Route 220 near River Road 
  flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3918 8291 3917 8279 3904 8298 3872 8297
      3872 8305 3907 8309

$$

427 
WGUS81 KILN 010756
FLSILN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
256 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers...

  Scioto River at Piketon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. For 
additional details on river forecasts, visit 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=iln


OHC131-145-012000-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0006.210301T0756Z-210303T0240Z/
/PKTO1.1.ER.210301T0617Z.210302T0000Z.210302T2040Z.NO/
256 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Scioto River at Piketon.
* From early this morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 2:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Several roads near the river are flooded, 
  including county roads along creeks emptying into the Scioto 
  River.  Ohio Route 220 at River Road is flooded south of Waverly.  
  Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County are most 
  impacted.


&&

LAT...LON 3918 8291 3917 8279 3904 8298 3872 8297
      3872 8305 3907 8309

$$

AR

715 
WGUS81 KILN 011829
FLSILN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
129 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers...

  Scioto River at Piketon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. For 
additional details on river forecasts, visit 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=iln


OHC131-145-020630-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T1115Z/
/PKTO1.1.ER.210301T0617Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0515Z.NO/
129 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Scioto River at Piketon.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 1:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Several roads near the river are flooded, 
  including county roads along creeks emptying into the Scioto 
  River.  Ohio Route 220 at River Road is flooded south of Waverly.  
  Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County are most 
  impacted.


&&

LAT...LON 3918 8291 3917 8279 3904 8298 3872 8297
      3872 8305 3907 8309

$$

Coniglio

707 
WGUS81 KILN 020021
FLSILN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
721 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers...

  Scioto River at Circleville.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...

  Scioto River at Piketon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. For 
additional details on river forecasts, visit 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=iln


OHC129-021230-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210302T2217Z/
/CRCO1.1.ER.210301T1452Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1617Z.NO/
721 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Scioto River at Circleville.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 6:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet 
  early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, lowland flooding continues along the river 
  and about one foot of water can be expected along portions of 
  Island Road.


&&

LAT...LON 3981 8304 3981 8298 3960 8292 3947 8295
      3947 8303

$$

OHC131-145-021230-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T1030Z/
/PKTO1.1.ER.210301T0617Z.210302T0600Z.210303T0430Z.NO/
721 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Scioto River at Piketon.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 6:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9 feet 
  early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, several roads near the river are flooded, 
  including county roads along creeks emptying into the Scioto 
  River.  Ohio Route 220 at River Road is flooded south of Waverly.  
  Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County are most 
  impacted.


&&

LAT...LON 3918 8291 3917 8279 3904 8298 3872 8297
      3872 8305 3907 8309

$$

382 
WGUS81 KILN 020906
FLSILN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
406 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...

  Scioto River at Circleville.

  Scioto River at Piketon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather Radio. For 
additional details on river forecasts, visit 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=iln


OHC129-022100-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
/CRCO1.1.ER.210301T1452Z.210302T0445Z.210302T1500Z.NO/
406 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Scioto River at Circleville.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 3:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this morning and continue falling to 10.2 feet early Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding continues along the river 
  and about one foot of water can be expected along portions of 
  Island Road.


&&

LAT...LON 3981 8304 3981 8298 3960 8292 3947 8295
      3947 8303

$$

OHC131-145-022115-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210302T2308Z/
/PKTO1.1.ER.210301T0617Z.210301T2215Z.210302T1708Z.NO/
406 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Scioto River at Piketon.
* Until this evening.
* At 3:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 14.3 feet early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Several roads near the river are flooded, 
  including county roads along creeks emptying into the Scioto 
  River.  Ohio Route 220 at River Road is flooded south of Waverly.  
  Scioto and Camp Creek Townships in southern Pike County are most 
  impacted.


&&

LAT...LON 3918 8291 3917 8279 3904 8298 3872 8297
      3872 8305 3907 8309

$$

AR

716 
WGUS81 KILN 021642
FLSILN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1142 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers...

  Scioto River at Piketon.

OHC131-145-021745-
/O.CAN.KILN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210302T1642Z/
/PKTO1.1.ER.700119T1629Z.700119T1630Z.700119T1631Z.NO/
1142 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Scioto River at Piketon has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Scioto River at Piketon.
* At 11:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.4 feet Sunday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3918 8291 3917 8279 3904 8298 3872 8297
      3872 8305 3907 8309

$$

Clark

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 1, 10:06 AM EST	River Flood Warning	ILN	Pickaway	31 hr
Mar 1, 11:11 AM EST	River Flood Warning	ILN	Adams, Scioto	4 days
Mar 1, 11:19 AM EST	River Flood Warning	ILN	Adams, Brown	5 days
Mar 1, 11:24 AM EST	River Flood Warning	ILN	Clermont, Hamilton	5 days
Mar 1, 11:24 AM EST	River Flood Warning	ILN	Clermont	5 days

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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.