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River Flood Warning 11, NWS Jackson, KY

February 28, 2021Johnson County, Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 9:06 PM EST for Johnson County, Kentucky. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 2:18 AM EST. It was in force for 55 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 28, 2021, 9:06 PM EST (02:06 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 1, 2021, 2:18 AM EST
Expired: Mar 3, 2021, 9:36 AM EST
In force: 55 hr
Issued by: NWS Jackson, KY
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Johnson County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Levisa Fork at Paintsville (PTVK2). The gauge peaked at 39.71 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 12:00 PM EST.

Action stage: 28 ft
Minor stage: 35 ft
Moderate stage: 38 ft
Major stage: 42 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03212500, 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.

821 
WGUS43 KJKL 010206
FLWJKL

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
906 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville affecting Johnson 
  County.

For the Big Sandy River...including Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
Prestonsburg, Paintsville...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 2 AM Monday.

&&


KYC115-011415-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0011.210301T1024Z-210303T0221Z/
/PTVK2.1.ER.210301T1024Z.210302T0000Z.210302T2020Z.NO/
906 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville.
* From late tonight to Tuesday evening.
* At 8:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 30.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Monday morning and continue to a crest of 37.6 feet by Monday 
  evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs. Water enters 
  houses along Bridge Street, Frank Street, and Euclid Avenue.

* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.7 
  feet on 02/17/2003.
  &&

LAT...LON 3769 8285 3778 8290 3802 8267 3797 8257
      3778 8277 3774 8276

$$

GEOGERIAN

7 follow-up statements

762 
WGUS43 KJKL 010718
FLWJKL

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
218 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kentucky...

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville affecting Johnson 
  County.

For the Big Sandy River...including Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
Prestonsburg, Paintsville...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 9 AM.

&&


KYC115-011930-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0011.210301T0718Z-210303T0109Z/
/PTVK2.2.ER.210301T0610Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1909Z.NO/
218 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until Tuesday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville.
* From early this morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 1:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 35.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.1 feet 
  by this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, water had entered houses along Bridge 
  Street, Frank Street, and Euclid Avenue.

&&

LAT...LON 3769 8285 3778 8290 3802 8267 3797 8257
      3778 8277 3774 8276

$$

GEOGERIAN

309 
WGUS83 KJKL 011110
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
610 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville affecting Johnson 
  County.

For the Big Sandy River...including Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
Prestonsburg, Paintsville...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 11 AM.

&&


KYC115-012315-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210302T2324Z/
/PTVK2.2.ER.210301T0610Z.210301T1800Z.210302T1724Z.NO/
610 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 5:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 38.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.1 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, water has entered houses along Bridge 
  Street, Frank Street, and Euclid Avenue.

* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.1 
  feet on 01/09/1946.
  &&

LAT...LON 3769 8285 3778 8290 3802 8267 3797 8257
      3778 8277 3774 8276

$$

GEOGERIAN

580 
WGUS83 KJKL 011933
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
233 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville affecting Johnson 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued 11 pm this evening.

&&


KYC115-020400-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210302T2324Z/
/PTVK2.2.ER.210301T0610Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1600Z.NO/
233 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 1:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 39.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:45 PM EST Monday was 39.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 40.6 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Major flooding occurs. Businesses begin to 
  flood.
  &&

LAT...LON 3769 8285 3778 8290 3802 8267 3797 8257
      3778 8277 3774 8276

$$

KAS

324 
WGUS83 KJKL 020001
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
701 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville affecting Johnson 
  County.

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

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Pikeville affecting Pike County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 3 AM Tuesday.

&&


KYC195-020715-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210302T0710Z/
/PKYK2.1.ER.210301T1653Z.210301T2145Z.210302T0110Z.NO/
701 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Pikeville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 6:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 36.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3732 8248 3754 8266 3760 8256 3736 8236

$$

KYC115-021215-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0042Z/
/PTVK2.2.ER.210301T0610Z.210301T1715Z.210302T1842Z.NO/
701 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 6:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 39.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will gradually fall below 
  flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, water has entered houses along Bridge 
  Street, Frank Street, and Euclid Avenue.

&&

LAT...LON 3769 8285 3778 8290 3802 8267 3797 8257
      3778 8277 3774 8276

$$

GEOGERIAN

317 
WGUS83 KJKL 020711
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
211 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Prestonsburg affecting Floyd 
  County.

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

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville affecting Johnson 
  County.

For the Big Sandy River...including Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
Prestonsburg, Paintsville...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 11 AM. 

&&


KYC071-021915-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210302T1910Z/
/PSTK2.1.ER.210302T0242Z.210302T0645Z.210302T1310Z.NO/
211 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Prestonsburg.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 1:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 40.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is nearing its crest and is expected to fall 
  to below flood stage by this afternoon.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas. 

&&

LAT...LON 3754 8266 3769 8285 3774 8276 3760 8256

$$

KYC115-021915-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0042Z/
/PTVK2.2.ER.210301T0610Z.210301T1715Z.210302T1842Z.NO/
211 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville.
* Until this evening.
* At 1:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 39.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, water has entered houses along Bridge 
  Street, Frank Street, and Euclid Avenue.

&&

LAT...LON 3769 8285 3778 8290 3802 8267 3797 8257
      3778 8277 3774 8276

$$

GEOGERIAN

754 
WGUS83 KJKL 021508
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1008 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Prestonsburg affecting Floyd 
  County.

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville affecting Johnson 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 4 PM.

&&


KYC071-022230-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210302T2222Z/
/PSTK2.1.ER.210302T0242Z.210302T1100Z.210302T1622Z.NO/
1008 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Prestonsburg.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 40.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by 
  early this afternoon.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas. 
  &&

LAT...LON 3754 8266 3769 8285 3774 8276 3760 8256

$$

KYC115-030315-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T1842Z/
/PTVK2.2.ER.210301T0610Z.210301T1715Z.210303T1242Z.NO/
1008 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 39.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near current levels through this 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, water has entered houses along Bridge 
  Street, Frank Street, and Euclid Avenue.
  &&

LAT...LON 3769 8285 3778 8290 3802 8267 3797 8257
      3778 8277 3774 8276

$$

GEERTSON

943 
WGUS83 KJKL 030131
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
831 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

  Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville affecting Johnson 
  County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued at 9 am Wednesday.

&&


KYC115-031415-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T1436Z/
/PTVK2.2.ER.210301T0610Z.210301T1715Z.210303T0836Z.NO/
831 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Levisa Fork Big Sandy River at Paintsville.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:45 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 38.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, 10 year return period flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.6 
  feet on 02/27/1962.
  &&

LAT...LON 3769 8285 3778 8290 3802 8267 3797 8257
      3778 8277 3774 8276

$$

AR

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 28, 7:13 PM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Magoffin	11 hr
Feb 28, 7:18 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Clay, Leslie, Owsley, Perry	57 min
Feb 28, 7:49 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Knox, Laurel and 6 more	34 min
Feb 28, 8:14 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Clay, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, McCreary, Owsley and 4 more	3 hr
Feb 28, 8:16 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Knott, Pike	59 min
Feb 28, 8:17 PM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt	56 hr
Feb 28, 8:22 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Bell, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Knox and 8 more	3 hr
Feb 28, 8:22 PM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Clay	29 hr
Feb 28, 9:11 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne	49 min
Feb 28, 9:20 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JKL	McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne	25 min
Feb 28, 9:30 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Leslie	45 min
Feb 28, 9:55 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Knox, Laurel, McCreary, Whitley	35 min
Feb 28, 10:02 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Estill, Jackson, Johnson, Lee, Magoffin, Menifee and 4 more	9 hr
Feb 28, 10:18 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Estill, Floyd, Jackson, Johnson, Lee and 7 more	4 hr
Feb 28, 10:38 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Bell, Clay, Knox, Leslie	52 min
Feb 28, 10:56 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher and 2 more	4 hr
Feb 28, 11:15 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Clay, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, McCreary, Owsley and 4 more	4 hr
Feb 28, 11:18 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Bell, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Knox and 8 more	4 hr
Feb 28, 11:28 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Harlan	32 min
Mar 1, 2:33 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Estill, Floyd, Jackson, Johnson, Lee and 7 more	15 hr
Mar 1, 2:38 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Lee, Magoffin and 5 more	13 hr
Mar 1, 2:43 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Pike	13 hr
Mar 1, 2:48 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Floyd, Jackson, Knott, Magoffin, Owsley and 1 more	13 hr
Mar 1, 2:52 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Jackson, Knott, Leslie and 4 more	13 hr
Mar 1, 2:58 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Bell, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott and 12 more	13 hr
Mar 1, 3:02 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher and 4 more	7 hr
Mar 1, 4:14 AM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Perry	18 hr
Mar 1, 4:14 AM EST	River Flood Advisory	JKL	Letcher	3 hr
Mar 1, 5:55 AM EST	River Flood Advisory	JKL	Pike	31 hr
Mar 1, 6:10 AM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Pike	17 hr
Mar 1, 6:50 AM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Letcher	74 min
Mar 1, 8:08 AM EST	River Flood Advisory	JKL	Letcher	6 hr
Mar 1, 8:18 AM EST	River Flood Advisory	JKL	Harlan	12 hr
Mar 1, 8:38 AM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Magoffin	17 hr
Mar 1, 10:05 AM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Bell	12 hr
Mar 1, 2:00 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Morgan	3 hr
Mar 1, 3:38 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Magoffin, Morgan, Rowan	44 hr
Mar 1, 3:59 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Martin, Pike	25 hr
Mar 1, 4:03 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Leslie, Perry	14 days
Mar 1, 5:42 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt	9 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.