Alert archive / West Virginia / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 17, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at Jun 10, 2021, 3:01 AM EDT for Jackson County, Mason County, Putnam County, West Virginia. It was in force for 4 hr. 3 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
- Jun 10, 2021, 3:01 AM EDT (07:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 10, 2021, 7:30 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Jackson County, WV, Mason County, WV, Putnam County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:06 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 3:56 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Evans, WV | IN THE 600 BLOCK OF EVANS ROAD 2 FEET OF WATER WAS OVER THE ROAD WITH 1 STRANDED VEHICLE |
| Jun 10, 3:56 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Nuzums, WV | WATER OVER THE ROAD ON WV-56 NEAR I-77 |
| Jun 10, 3:56 AM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Silverton, WV | WATER OVER THE ROAD IN THE 800 BLOCK OF WILDLING RD |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 187 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
- 10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 729 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 0 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
130
WGUS51 KRLX 100701
FFWRLX
WVC035-053-079-101000-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0017.210610T0701Z-210610T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
301 AM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
East Central Mason County in western West Virginia...
Northeastern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
* Until 600 AM EDT.
* At 301 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches 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...
Ripley, Ravenswood, Sandyville, Evans, Fairplain, Given,
Cottageville, Statts Mills and Mount Alto.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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 3893 8180 3892 8178 3892 8176 3893 8176
3895 8177 3904 8165 3882 8152 3866 8168
3864 8181 3886 8191
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
CG3 follow-up statements
726
WGUS71 KRLX 100816
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
416 AM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
WVC035-053-079-101000-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210610T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jackson WV-Mason WV-Putnam WV-
416 AM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR JACKSON, EAST CENTRAL MASON AND NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM
COUNTIES...
At 416 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Heavy
rain has largely moved out of the warned area, but high water issues
will linger.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ripley, Ravenswood, Sandyville, Evans, Fairplain, Given,
Cottageville, Statts Mills and Mount Alto.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may
also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston
West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using
the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3893 8180 3892 8178 3892 8176 3893 8176
3895 8177 3904 8165 3882 8152 3866 8168
3864 8181 3886 8191
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
JP926
WGUS51 KRLX 100954
FFWRLX
WVC035-053-079-101130-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210610T1130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
554 AM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
East Central Mason County in western West Virginia...
Northeastern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
* Until 730 AM EDT.
* At 554 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding
across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
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...
Ripley, Ravenswood, Sandyville, Evans, Fairplain, Given,
Cottageville, Statts Mills and Mount Alto.
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 3893 8180 3892 8178 3892 8176 3893 8176
3895 8177 3904 8165 3882 8152 3866 8168
3864 8181 3886 8191
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
CG098
WGUS71 KRLX 101133
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
733 AM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
WVC035-053-079-101143-
/O.EXP.KRLX.FF.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210610T1130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jackson WV-Mason WV-Putnam WV-
733 AM EDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR JACKSON, EAST CENTRAL MASON
AND NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat across Mason and
Putnam counties. However, the flash flood warning for Jackson County
has been replaced with a long duration flood warning due to ongoing
high water issues.
LAT...LON 3893 8180 3892 8178 3892 8176 3893 8176
3895 8177 3904 8165 3882 8152 3866 8168
3864 8181 3886 8191
$$
HARTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 9:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Mason | 51 min |
| Jun 10, 2:43 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Cabell, Lincoln | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 3:27 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boone | 33 min |
| Jun 10, 7:24 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson | 5 hr |
| Jun 10, 9:59 AM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | RLX | Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay and 28 more | 36 hr |
| Jun 10, 1:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Wirt | 96 min |
| Jun 10, 1:29 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason | 91 min |
| Jun 10, 1:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Mingo | 36 min |
| Jun 10, 3:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Randolph | 42 min |
| Jun 10, 3:31 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson, Roane | 2 hr |
| Jun 10, 4:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson, Roane, Wirt, Wood | 6 hr |
| Jun 10, 4:38 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Fayette | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 5:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Webster | 4 hr |
| Jun 10, 5:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Fayette | 33 min |
| Jun 10, 5:33 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Upshur | 4 hr |
| Jun 10, 6:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boone | 51 min |
| Jun 10, 6:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Barbour | 48 min |
| Jun 10, 6:46 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Nicholas, Webster | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 6:58 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Clay, Nicholas | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 7:31 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Lincoln, Putnam | 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.