Alert archive / West Virginia / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 111, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at Sep 1, 2021, 6:19 AM EDT for 6 counties in West Virginia. It was in force for 6 hr. 1 report 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
- Sep 1, 2021, 6:19 AM EDT (10:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 1, 2021, 12:19 PM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Braxton County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Wirt County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 8:20 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 N Flatwoods, WV | RAILROAD TRACKS WASHING OUT DUE TO HIGH WATER ALONG RT 4 NEAR THE TOWN OF FLATWOODS. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 198 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
- 43 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -46 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 816 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
394
WGUS51 KRLX 011019
FFWRLX
WVC007-013-021-041-085-105-011330-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0111.210901T1019Z-210901T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
619 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
South Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
East Central Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 930 AM EDT.
* At 619 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Weston, Glenville, Grantsville, Cedar Creek State Park,
Arnoldsburg, Stonewall Jackson, Burnsville, Flatwoods, Sand Fork,
Cedarville, Stouts Mills, Baldwin, Exchange, Normantown, Troy,
Linn, Coxs Mills, Tanner, Newberne and Heaters.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may
also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston
West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using
the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3901 8125 3910 8035 3876 8042 3865 8101
3867 8103 3865 8105 3864 8110 3864 8111
3863 8111 3863 8112
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
JZ4 follow-up statements
691
WGUS71 KRLX 011227
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
827 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
WVC085-105-011237-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210901T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ritchie WV-Wirt WV-
827 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTH CENTRAL RITCHIE AND
EAST CENTRAL WIRT COUNTIES...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT Wednesday for
portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia
and West Virginia.
LAT...LON 3867 8103 3865 8105 3864 8111 3863 8112
3887 8089 3906 8070 3910 8035 3876 8042
3866 8099
$$
WVC007-013-021-041-011330-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210901T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Braxton WV-Calhoun WV-Gilmer WV-Lewis WV-
827 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHERN BRAXTON, SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN, CENTRAL GILMER
AND LEWIS COUNTIES...
At 827 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Weston, Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Stonewall Jackson,
Burnsville, Flatwoods, Sand Fork, Stouts Mills, Sand Run, Heaters,
Baldwin, Exchange, Falls Mills, Linn, Cedarville, Alum Bridge,
Walkersville, Ireland, Camden and Wilsie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may
also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston
West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using
the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3867 8103 3865 8105 3864 8111 3863 8112
3887 8089 3906 8070 3910 8035 3876 8042
3866 8099
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
30452
WGUS71 KRLX 011317
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
917 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
WVC013-021-011327-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210901T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calhoun WV-Gilmer WV-
917 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN AND
CENTRAL GILMER COUNTIES...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT Wednesday for
portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia
and West Virginia.
LAT...LON 3910 8035 3876 8042 3875 8045 3869 8084
3880 8073
$$
WVC007-041-011330-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210901T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Braxton WV-Lewis WV-
917 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRAXTON AND CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTIES...
At 917 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 0.5 and 1.2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Burnsville, Flatwoods, Falls Mills, Sand Run, Walkersville,
Ireland, Heaters, Exchange and Horner.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may
also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston
West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using
the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3910 8035 3876 8042 3875 8045 3869 8084
3880 8073
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
30435
WGUS51 KRLX 011320
FFWRLX
WVC007-041-011630-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210901T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
920 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 1230 PM EDT.
* At 920 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1.25 and 2
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to
1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Burnsville, Flatwoods, Falls Mills, Sand Run, Walkersville,
Ireland, Heaters, Exchange and Horner.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may
also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston
West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using
the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3910 8035 3876 8042 3875 8045 3869 8084
3880 8073
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
30752
WGUS71 KRLX 011619
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1219 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
WVC007-041-011629-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210901T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Braxton WV-Lewis WV-
1219 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRAXTON AND CENTRAL LEWIS
COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...
LAT...LON 3910 8035 3876 8042 3875 8045 3869 8084
3880 8073
$$
30The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 6:22 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Clay, Kanawha, Nicholas | 3 hr |
| Sep 1, 7:28 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Kanawha, Nicholas, Roane | 4 hr |
| Sep 1, 7:35 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Randolph, Taylor and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Sep 1, 11:20 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Clay | 3 hr |
| Sep 1, 12:19 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Lewis | 3 hr |
| Sep 1, 1:27 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour, Harrison, Lewis, Randolph, Taylor, Upshur | 3 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.