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Flash Flood Warning 3, NWS Paducah, KY
NWS Paducah, KY issued this flash flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 8:23 AM CST for 4 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 12 hr. 12 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2021, 8:23 AM CST (14:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 28, 2021, 8:15 PM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Paducah, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Calloway County, KY, Graves County, KY, Marshall County, KY, Trigg County, KY
The radar
The Paducah radar (KPAH), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 8:35 AM CST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Nw Murray, KY | NORTH 16TH STREET FLOODED IN MURRAY. |
| Feb 28, 8:45 AM CST | HEAVY RAIN 3.8 | 4 N Bell City, KY | COCORAHS STATION KY-GV-4 FARMINGTON 5.6 S. |
| Feb 28, 9:00 AM CST | FLASH FLOOD | Murray, KY | CONSIDERABLE FLASH FLOODING OCCURRING THE MURRAY AREA. NUMEROUS ROADS ARE FLOODED, INCLUDING US 641 AND HIGHWAY 80. WATER IS ENTERING HOMES AND BUSINESSES. |
| Feb 28, 9:00 AM CST | HEAVY RAIN 3.05 | 2 Se Murray, KY | MESONET STATION MURK2 1.6 SE MURRAY. |
| Feb 28, 9:16 AM CST | FLASH FLOOD | 4 Ssw Aurora, KY | LEDBETTER CREEK IS WELL OUT OF ITS BANKS NEAR KY 94 AND WOODSONG LANE. WATER IS FAST FLOWING. |
| Feb 28, 9:20 AM CST | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Nw Sedalia, KY | WATER FLOWING SWIFTLY OVER HIGHWAY 303 IN SOUTHERN GRAVES COUNTY. |
| Feb 28, 10:00 AM CST | FLASH FLOOD | 3 E Murray, KY | BROOKFIELD LANE IN MURRAY NEARLY COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN WATER, DEEP IN SOME AREAS. |
| Feb 28, 10:26 AM CST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Nnw Murray, KY | SOME CARS HALFWAY SUBMERGED UNDER WATER ON 121 BYPASS CLOSE TO CSFB CENTER. |
| Feb 28, 10:26 AM CST | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Nw Murray, KY | SEVERAL ROADS UNDER WATER. PART OF BAILY ROAD WASHED AWAY. |
| Feb 28, 10:47 AM CST | FLASH FLOOD | 2 S Wingo, KY | A PORTION OF WINGO ROAD IN GRAVES COUNTY COMPLETELY WASHED AWAY. |
| Feb 28, 2:18 PM CST | HEAVY RAIN 3.8 | 8 Ne Murray, KY | STORM TOTAL SO FAR. NOTICED RAILROAD TRACKS WERE WASHED OUT AT HWY 80 CROSSING NEAR MURRAY. |
| Feb 28, 6:34 PM CST | FLASH FLOOD | Murray, KY | MANY ROADS STILL FLOODED DUE TO THE ONGOING EVENING RAINS. STORM TOTAL RAINFALL 5.05 INCHES. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 12:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 152 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 50 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -67 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 695 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 480 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 488 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
173
WGUS53 KPAH 281423
FFWPAH
KYC035-083-157-221-282030-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FF.W.0003.210228T1423Z-210228T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
823 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Calloway County in western Kentucky...
Southern Graves County in western Kentucky...
Southeastern Marshall County in western Kentucky...
Trigg County in western Kentucky...
* Until 230 PM CST Sunday.
* At 823 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Murray, Mayfield, Cadiz, Land Between The Lakes Area, Canton,
Lynnville, Sedalia, Wingo, Hardin, Hazel, Water Valley, Aurora,
New Concord, Kirksey, Harris Grove and Linton.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8882 3683 8828 3689 8767 3664 8769
3663 8785 3665 8785 3668 8807 3654 8803
3650 8805 3650 8882
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-1.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
DWS4 follow-up statements
757
WGUS73 KPAH 281503
FFSPAH
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
903 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
KYC035-083-157-221-282030-
/O.CON.KPAH.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210228T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calloway KY-Graves KY-Marshall KY-Trigg KY-
903 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CALLOWAY, SOUTHERN GRAVES, SOUTHEASTERN MARSHALL AND
TRIGG COUNTIES...
At 903 AM CST, trained weather spotters reported widespread flooding
in the Murray area. Major highways are flooded, including Highway 80
and US 641. Water is entering homes and businesses in Murray. This
is a dangerous flooding situation. Please seek higher ground and do
not drive into flooded roads!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Trained spotters.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Murray, Mayfield, Cadiz, Land Between The Lakes Area, Canton,
Lynnville, Sedalia, Wingo, Hardin, Hazel, Water Valley, Aurora,
New Concord, Kirksey, Harris Grove and Linton.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 66 and 69.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 9 and 13.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8882 3683 8828 3689 8767 3664 8769
3663 8785 3665 8785 3668 8807 3654 8803
3650 8805 3650 8882
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1.5-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
DWS435
WGUS73 KPAH 281846
FFSPAH
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1246 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
KYC035-083-157-221-282030-
/O.CON.KPAH.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210228T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calloway KY-Graves KY-Marshall KY-Trigg KY-
1246 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CALLOWAY, SOUTHERN GRAVES, SOUTHEASTERN MARSHALL AND
TRIGG COUNTIES...
At 1246 PM CST, widespread flash flooding was occurring across the
warning area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. While the
heaviest rains have moved out the area, additional rounds of light
to moderate rain are expected through the 3 PM. This may worsen any
linger flooding.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Murray, Mayfield, Cadiz, Land Between The Lakes Area, Canton,
Lynnville, Sedalia, Wingo, Hardin, Hazel, Water Valley, Aurora,
New Concord, Kirksey, Harris Grove and Linton.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 66 and 69.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 9 and 13.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8882 3683 8828 3689 8767 3664 8769
3663 8785 3665 8785 3668 8807 3654 8803
3650 8805 3650 8882
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
DWS766
WGUS53 KPAH 282023
FFWPAH
KYC035-083-157-221-010215-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210301T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
223 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Paducah has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Calloway County in western Kentucky...
Southern Graves County in western Kentucky...
Southeastern Marshall County in western Kentucky...
Trigg County in western Kentucky...
* Until 815 PM CST.
* At 223 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
additional thunderstorms producing heavy rain moving into the
warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
Considerable flash flooding is ongoing...and will likely worsen
quickly as new rainfall arrives. Do not travel if possible...stay
in a safe and dry location.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Doppler radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Murray, Mayfield, Cadiz, Land Between The Lakes Area, Canton,
Lynnville, Sedalia, Wingo, Hardin, Hazel, Water Valley, Aurora,
New Concord, Kirksey, Harris Grove and Linton.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 66 and 69.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 9 and 13.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8882 3683 8828 3689 8767 3664 8769
3663 8785 3665 8785 3668 8807 3654 8803
3650 8805 3650 8882
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL...0.5-1.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
DWS494
WGUS73 KPAH 282257
FFSPAH
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
457 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
KYC035-083-157-221-010215-
/O.CON.KPAH.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210301T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calloway KY-Graves KY-Marshall KY-Trigg KY-
457 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CST THIS
EVENING FOR CALLOWAY, SOUTHERN GRAVES, SOUTHEASTERN MARSHALL AND
TRIGG COUNTIES...
At 457 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms continue to produce very heavy rain across the warned
area. Additional significant flooding is imminent across southern
Graves into Calloway counties.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Doppler radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Murray, Mayfield, Cadiz, Land Between The Lakes Area, Canton,
Lynnville, Sedalia, Wingo, Hardin, Hazel, Water Valley, Aurora,
New Concord, Kirksey, Harris Grove and Linton.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 66 and 69.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 9 and 13.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3661 8882 3683 8828 3689 8767 3664 8769
3663 8785 3665 8785 3668 8807 3654 8803
3650 8805 3650 8882
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-1.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
CNThe office that day
Everything else NWS Paducah, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2:28 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Henderson, Union | 2 hr |
| Feb 28, 5:16 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Daviess, Henderson, Union | 5 hr |
| Feb 28, 6:12 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Calloway, Graves | 33 min |
| Feb 28, 6:45 AM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Calloway, Lyon, Marshall, Trigg | 9 min |
| Feb 28, 7:31 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Calloway, Graves | 54 min |
| Feb 28, 8:51 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Christian, Todd | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:03 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | McLean, Webster | 15 days |
| Feb 28, 10:43 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Christian, Trigg | 9 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:49 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Christian, Trigg | 20 hr |
| Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Daviess, Henderson | 12 days |
| Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Crittenden, Union | 17 days |
| Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Union | 15 days |
| Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Henderson, Union | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard | 40 days |
| Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman | 41 days |
| Feb 28, 1:07 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Todd | 23 min |
| Feb 28, 1:16 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Christian | 29 min |
| Feb 28, 2:04 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Todd | 26 min |
| Feb 28, 2:10 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Fulton, Hickman | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 2:50 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Todd | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 2:58 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Christian | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 5:14 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Daviess, McLean | 16 min |
| Feb 28, 5:28 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Todd | 32 min |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.