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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Wilmington, OH

March 1, 2021Pickaway County, Ohio

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this river flood warning at Mar 1, 2021, 10:06 AM EST for Pickaway County, Ohio. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 11:26 AM EST. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 1, 2021, 10:06 AM EST (15:06 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 1, 2021, 11:26 AM EST
Expired: Mar 2, 2021, 4:59 PM EST
In force: 30 hr
Issued by: NWS Wilmington, OH
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Pickaway County, OH

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:09 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 Scioto River at Circleville (CRCO1). The gauge peaked at 15.87 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 12:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 13 ft
Minor stage: 15 ft
Moderate stage: 20 ft
Major stage: 26 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03230700, 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.

319 
WGUS41 KILN 011506
FLWILN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1006 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Scioto River at Circleville.

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


OHC129-020315-
/O.NEW.KILN.FL.W.0007.210301T1626Z-210302T1800Z/
/CRCO1.1.ER.210301T1626Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1200Z.NO/
1006 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Scioto River at Circleville.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 15.2 feet this evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural and bottom land 
  becomes flooded, while flooding begins along Island and Canal 
  Roads.


&&

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

$$

JDR

5 follow-up statements

806 
WGUS81 KILN 011916
FLSILN

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

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

  Scioto River at Circleville.

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


OHC129-020730-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210302T2000Z/
/CRCO1.1.ER.210301T1452Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1400Z.NO/
216 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 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.4 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 15.8 feet 
  this evening. 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

$$

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

067 
WGUS81 KILN 021933
FLSILN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
233 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

  Scioto River at Circleville.

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


OHC129-030100-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210303T0049Z/
/CRCO1.1.ER.210301T1452Z.210302T0445Z.210302T1849Z.NO/
233 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Scioto River at Circleville.
* Until this evening.
* At 12:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.6 feet Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural and bottom land 
  becomes flooded, while flooding begins along Island and Canal 
  Roads.


&&

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

$$

Clark

503 
WGUS81 KILN 022159
FLSILN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
459 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

  Scioto River at Circleville.

OHC129-022300-
/O.CAN.KILN.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210302T2159Z/
/CRCO1.1.ER.700119T1630Z.700119T1631Z.700119T1631Z.NO/
459 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Scioto River at Circleville.
* At 3:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.6 feet Sunday 
  morning.


&&

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

$$

Hickman

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 28, 9:24 PM EST	River Flood Warning	ILN	Pike, Scioto	38 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.