Flash Flood Warning 51, NWS Charleston, WV

Issued

Jun 11, 2021, 5:47 PM EDT (21:47 UTC)

Expired

Jun 11, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT

In force

3 hr

Issued by

NWS Charleston, WV

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

Counties Braxton County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Clay County, WV, Gilmer County, WV

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WGUS51 KRLX 112147
FFWRLX
WVC007-013-015-021-120100-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0051.210611T2147Z-210612T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
547 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
  Southeastern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
  Northeastern Clay County in north central West Virginia...
  Southwestern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 
  hour. 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...
  Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Shock, Rosedale, Normantown, 
  Cedarville, Stumptown, Wilsie, Nicut, Millstone, Orma and Nebo.

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.

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 3860 8102 3879 8112 3896 8083 3883 8065

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...2-4 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

JZ

247 
WGUS71 KRLX 112357
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
757 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

WVC007-013-015-021-120100-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210612T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Braxton WV-Calhoun WV-Clay WV-Gilmer WV-
757 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING 
FOR NORTHWESTERN BRAXTON, SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN, NORTHEASTERN CLAY 
AND SOUTHWESTERN GILMER COUNTIES...

At 757 PM EDT, Heavy rainfall has ended, however light to moderate 
rainfall is still occurring in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2.5 
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 
inches 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...
  Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Shock, Rosedale, Normantown, 
  Cedarville, Stumptown, Wilsie, Nicut, Millstone, Orma and Nebo.

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.

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 3860 8102 3879 8112 3896 8083 3883 8065

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

JZ

013 
WGUS71 KRLX 120052
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
852 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

WVC007-013-015-021-120102-
/O.EXP.KRLX.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210612T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Braxton WV-Calhoun WV-Clay WV-Gilmer WV-
852 PM EDT Fri Jun 11 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR 
NORTHWESTERN BRAXTON, SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN, NORTHEASTERN CLAY AND 
SOUTHWESTERN GILMER 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 3860 8102 3879 8112 3896 8083 3883 8065

$$

JZ

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