Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 19, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood warning at Mar 28, 2021, 6:04 AM EDT for Bell County, Kentucky. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 29 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2021, 6:04 AM EDT (10:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 28, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 2:16 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Bell County, KY
The radar
The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Cumberland River at Pineville (PVLK2). The gauge peaked at 43.29 ft at Mar 28, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 995 ft
- Minor stage
- 1002 ft
- Moderate stage
- 1010 ft
- Major stage
- 1019 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03402900, 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.
961
WGUS43 KJKL 281004
FLWJKL
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
604 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Pineville affecting Bell County.
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox 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 by 5 PM EDT this evening.
&&
KYC013-282215-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0019.210328T1300Z-210329T1500Z/
/PVLK2.1.ER.210328T1323Z.210329T0000Z.210329T0843Z.UU/
604 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Cumberland River at Pineville.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 5:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 993.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 1002.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning and reach a crest around 1008.5 feet this evening.
The river will then recede, falling below flood stage late tonight
or early on Monday.
* Impact...At 1006.4 feet, Fourmile Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 1008.7
feet on 03/24/1993.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8346 3668 8370 3679 8383 3685 8374
3679 8366 3688 8350
$$
KYC121-282215-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0020.210328T1800Z-210330T0800Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210328T1941Z.210329T0600Z.210330T0104Z.NO/
604 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* From this afternoon to late Monday night.
* At 5:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and reach a crest of 31.1 feet tonight, before beginning
to recede. The river should fall below flood stage late Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Manchester Street and Miller Road east of
US 25 E flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.3
feet on 12/23/1990.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
JP5 follow-up statements
124
WGUS43 KJKL 281504
FLWJKL
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1104 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Pineville affecting Bell County.
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley 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 by 11 pm edt.
&&
KYC013-290315-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210329T2200Z/
/PVLK2.2.ER.210328T1224Z.210329T0000Z.210329T1533Z.UU/
1104 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Pineville.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 1006.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 1002.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM EDT Sunday was 1006.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 1014.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 1014.6 feet, Structures begin flooding along Straight
Creek.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 1013.7
feet on 02/11/1994.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8346 3668 8370 3679 8383 3685 8374
3679 8366 3688 8350
$$
KYC235-290315-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210401T1400Z/
/WLBK2.2.ER.210328T1036Z.210329T1200Z.210401T0725Z.NO/
1104 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM EDT Sunday was 23.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Flooding threatens many homes and
businesses. Roads begin to flood, severing evacuation routes.
Major flooding threatens downtown area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.0
feet on 02/13/1994.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
AR457
WGUS83 KJKL 290227
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1027 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
Cumberland River at Pineville affecting Bell County.
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley 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 by 11 am EDT Monday.
&&
KYC121-291515-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210330T1912Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210328T1709Z.210329T1200Z.210330T1312Z.NO/
1027 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 31.9 feet and nearing crest.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 31.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.8 feet
early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 34.0 feet, Flooding threatens homes and businesses in
unprotected areas.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.9
feet on 05/14/1971.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
KYC013-291515-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210329T2133Z/
/PVLK2.2.ER.210328T1224Z.210329T0030Z.210329T1533Z.UU/
1027 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Pineville.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 1013.3 feet and basically at
crest.
* Flood stage is 1002.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 1013.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Monday morning.
* Impact...At 1013.0 feet, Flooding threatens US 25 E, Stewart
branch Road and Wallsend.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 1013.3
feet on 05/08/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8346 3668 8370 3679 8383 3685 8374
3679 8366 3688 8350
$$
KYC235-291515-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210401T1325Z/
/WLBK2.2.ER.210328T1036Z.210329T1200Z.210401T0725Z.NO/
1027 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 26.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM EDT Sunday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.7 feet
Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Flooding threatens many homes and
businesses. Roads begin to flood, severing evacuation routes.
Major flooding threatens downtown area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.0
feet on 02/13/1994.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
GREIF792
WGUS83 KJKL 290350
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1150 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Pineville affecting Bell County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued 11 am Monday.
&&
KYC013-291600-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210329T2133Z/
/PVLK2.2.ER.210328T1224Z.210329T0030Z.210329T1533Z.UU/
1150 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Pineville.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 1013.3 feet. The river is
cresting and will now start to fall.
* Flood stage is 1002.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 1013.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Monday morning.
* Impact...At 1013.0 feet, Flooding threatens US 25 E, Stewart
branch Road and Wallsend.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 1013.3
feet on 05/08/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8346 3668 8370 3679 8383 3685 8374
3679 8366 3688 8350
$$
GREIF912
WGUS83 KJKL 291512
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1112 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
Cumberland River at Pineville affecting Bell County.
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley 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 by 7 PM.
&&
KYC121-300315-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210331T0535Z/
/BBVK2.2.ER.210328T1709Z.210329T1800Z.210330T2335Z.NO/
1112 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 35.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 35.5 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Tuesday night.
* Impact...At 36.6 feet, roads begin flooding in Heidrick. Homes
begin flooding on South Main.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.62
feet on 03/06/2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
KYC013-292230-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210329T2217Z/
/PVLK2.1.ER.210328T1224Z.210329T0030Z.210329T1617Z.UU/
1112 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Pineville.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 1003.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 1002.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 1005.0 feet, KY Route 66 north of Straight Creek
bridge floods.
* The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT
Monday was 1013.3 feet which ties the 6th highest crest on record
set back on 05/08/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8346 3668 8370 3679 8383 3685 8374
3679 8366 3688 8350
$$
KYC235-300315-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210402T1600Z/
/WLBK2.2.ER.210328T1036Z.210330T0000Z.210402T1000Z.NO/
1112 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 30.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.9 feet
tonight. The river is expected to slowly fall to below flood stage
by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, flooding threatens many homes and
businesses. Roads begin to flood, severing evacuation routes.
Major flooding threatens downtown area.
* Flood History...This crest is just below a previous crest of 31.1
feet on 05/09/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
GEERTSON/DJ122
WGUS83 KJKL 291816
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
216 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Pineville affecting Bell County.
KYC013-291930-
/O.CAN.KJKL.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210329T1816Z/
/PVLK2.1.ER.210328T1224Z.210329T0030Z.210329T1617Z.UU/
216 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Cumberland River at Pineville has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Cumberland River at Pineville.
* At 1:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 1000.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 1002.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage but will
continue to run high into this evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8346 3668 8370 3679 8383 3685 8374
3679 8366 3688 8350
$$
GEERTSON/DJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 11:22 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bell, Harlan, Knox, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley | 9 hr |
| Mar 28, 12:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Fleming | 32 min |
| Mar 28, 12:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Fleming | 35 min |
| Mar 28, 1:09 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Whitley | 5 days |
| Mar 28, 1:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Fleming | 31 min |
| Mar 28, 1:48 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Bell, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley | 6 min |
| Mar 28, 1:54 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Bell, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley | 4 hr |
| Mar 28, 2:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary | 47 min |
| Mar 28, 2:22 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Knox, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Whitley | 20 hr |
| Mar 28, 2:49 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | McCreary, Whitley | 4 hr |
| Mar 28, 3:09 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Bell, Harlan, Knox, Whitley | 4 hr |
| Mar 28, 3:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Harlan, Knox, Letcher, McCreary, Whitley | 63 min |
| Mar 28, 3:16 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bell, Clay, Harlan, Laurel, Leslie, Letcher and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 28, 3:51 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 30 hr |
| Mar 28, 4:00 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Knox | 4 hr |
| Mar 28, 4:08 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher | 67 min |
| Mar 28, 5:00 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Mar 28, 5:23 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry | 11 hr |
| Mar 28, 5:44 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Bell, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley | 28 hr |
| Mar 28, 6:04 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Knox | 62 hr |
| Mar 28, 6:25 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Knox, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Whitley | 28 hr |
| Mar 28, 6:46 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Bell, Harlan, Knox, Whitley | 27 hr |
| Mar 28, 7:44 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Knox, Laurel, Whitley | 26 hr |
| Mar 28, 7:54 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Harlan | 13 hr |
| Mar 28, 8:20 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry and 1 more | 26 hr |
| Mar 28, 8:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Perry, Pike | 5 hr |
| Mar 28, 9:39 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay | 29 hr |
| Mar 28, 9:44 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Letcher | 49 min |
| Mar 28, 10:18 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Harlan | 6 hr |
| Mar 28, 10:33 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Letcher | 6 hr |
| Mar 28, 10:43 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Perry | 25 hr |
| Mar 28, 10:46 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Lee | 46 hr |
| Mar 28, 10:46 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Estill | 66 hr |
| Mar 28, 10:47 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher and 1 more | 23 hr |
| Mar 28, 2:17 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Knott, Perry | 5 hr |
| Mar 28, 3:04 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Pike | 15 hr |
| Mar 28, 3:07 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | JKL | Owsley | 30 hr |
| Mar 28, 5:19 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Floyd | 63 hr |
| Mar 28, 5:25 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Johnson | 30 hr |
| Mar 28, 7:01 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Leslie, Perry | 8 days |
| Mar 28, 7:15 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt | 40 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.