Alert archive / West Virginia / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 43, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at Jun 11, 2021, 3:56 PM EDT for 5 counties in West Virginia. It was in force for 5 hr. 2 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 11, 2021, 3:56 PM EDT (19:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 11, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Boone County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, Logan County, WV, Wayne County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:55 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 11, 4:37 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Alkol, WV | HIGH WATER ALONG BULGER ROAD IN ALKOL. ROAD WAS IMPASSABLE |
| Jun 11, 4:55 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Palermo, WV | HIGH WATER AND A WATER RESCUE HAS BEEN REPORTED ALONG FLAT CREEK ROAD NEAR THE MUD RIVER. |
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 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 211 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
- 459 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -30 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 803 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 8 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
069
WGUS51 KRLX 111956
FFWRLX
WVC005-039-043-045-099-120000-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0043.210611T1956Z-210612T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
356 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia...
West Central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southeastern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.75 to 1 inch in
30 minutes. 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Madison, Gill, Spurlockville, Harts, Ranger, Julian, Kiahsville,
Alum Creek, Danville, Palermo, Mud, Alkol, Yawkey and Woodville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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 3797 8233 3805 8240 3817 8227 3823 8203
3822 8177 3814 8176 3805 8186 3794 8217
3794 8219 3797 8219 3796 8226
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL...0.75-1 INCH IN 30 MINUTES
$$
303 follow-up statements
572
WGUS71 KRLX 112335
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
735 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
WVC005-039-043-045-099-120000-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210612T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Boone WV-Kanawha WV-Lincoln WV-Logan WV-Wayne WV-
735 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR NORTHWESTERN BOONE, WEST CENTRAL KANAWHA, CENTRAL LINCOLN,
NORTHWESTERN LOGAN AND SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTIES...
At 735 PM EDT, Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The
heavy rain has ended however, flooding is still ongoing with
numerous water issues still pending.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Madison, Gill, Spurlockville, Harts, Ranger, Julian, Kiahsville,
Alum Creek, Danville, Palermo, Mud, Alkol, Yawkey and Woodville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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 3797 8233 3805 8240 3817 8227 3823 8203
3822 8177 3814 8176 3805 8186 3794 8217
3794 8219 3797 8219 3796 8226
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
JZ325
WGUS51 KRLX 112343
FFWRLX
WVC005-039-043-045-099-120100-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210612T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
743 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia...
West Central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Southeastern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
* Until 900 PM EDT.
* At 743 PM EDT, The heavy rain has ended, however flooding issues
are still ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Madison, Gill, Spurlockville, Harts, Ranger, Julian, Kiahsville,
Alum Creek, Danville, Palermo, Mud, Alkol, Yawkey and Woodville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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 3797 8233 3805 8240 3817 8227 3823 8203
3822 8177 3814 8176 3805 8186 3794 8217
3794 8219 3797 8219 3796 8226
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
JZ932
WGUS71 KRLX 120053
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
853 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
WVC005-039-043-045-099-120103-
/O.EXP.KRLX.FF.W.0043.000000T0000Z-210612T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Boone WV-Kanawha WV-Lincoln WV-Logan WV-Wayne WV-
853 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR
NORTHWESTERN BOONE, WEST CENTRAL KANAWHA, CENTRAL LINCOLN,
NORTHWESTERN LOGAN AND SOUTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTIES...
Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 AM EDT for portions
of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West
Virginia.
LAT...LON 3797 8233 3805 8240 3817 8227 3823 8203
3822 8177 3814 8176 3805 8186 3794 8217
3794 8219 3797 8219 3796 8226
$$
JZThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 8:11 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Cabell, Lincoln | 2 hr |
| Jun 10, 8:21 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Kanawha | 2 hr |
| Jun 10, 8:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Putnam | 32 min |
| Jun 10, 8:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Jackson | 46 min |
| Jun 10, 9:12 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Harrison | 3 hr |
| Jun 10, 10:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson | 2 hr |
| Jun 11, 7:07 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Logan, Mingo | 4 hr |
| Jun 11, 11:24 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Nicholas | 92 min |
| Jun 11, 12:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 12:25 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Lincoln, Putnam | 71 min |
| Jun 11, 1:15 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour, Harrison, Taylor, Upshur | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 2:25 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Upshur | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 2:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Doddridge | 62 min |
| Jun 11, 2:50 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Doddridge, Harrison | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 3:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Cabell, Wayne | 58 min |
| Jun 11, 3:26 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Lewis, Upshur | 6 hr |
| Jun 11, 3:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lincoln, Putnam | 59 min |
| Jun 11, 4:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Boone, Kanawha, Logan | 55 min |
| Jun 11, 4:52 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Kanawha | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 5:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Ritchie | 57 min |
| Jun 11, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Gilmer | 49 min |
| Jun 11, 5:14 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie | 4 hr |
| Jun 11, 5:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Fayette | 23 min |
| Jun 11, 5:29 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Ritchie | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 5:37 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Logan, Mingo | 2 hr |
| Jun 11, 5:43 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Logan, Wyoming | 2 hr |
| Jun 11, 5:47 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 6:04 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Harrison | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 6:59 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis | 4 hr |
| Jun 11, 7:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Nicholas | 54 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.