Alert archive / West Virginia / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 8, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at May 4, 2021, 11:59 AM EDT for 4 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
- May 4, 2021, 11:59 AM EDT (15:59 UTC)
- Expired
- May 4, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Doddridge County, WV, Harrison County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Tyler County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 135 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 12:45 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Greenwood, WV | FLOODING ALONG DOTSON RUN IN THE TOWN OF GREENWOOD HAS CAUSED A HORSE TRAILER TO BE SWEPT INTO THE WATER, AND IT IS BANKED UP AGAINST A BRIDGE. |
| May 4, 12:46 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Toll Gate, WV | NUMEROUS HOMES, CAMPERS, AND VEHICLES UNDER WATER IN THE TOWN OF TOLL GATE |
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 12:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 125 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 662 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 157 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 163 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
981
WGUS51 KRLX 041559
FFWRLX
WVC017-033-085-095-041900-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0008.210504T1559Z-210504T1900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1159 AM EDT Tue May 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
Northwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
Southeastern Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
East Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 300 PM EDT.
* At 1159 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across 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...
Salem, West Union, Pullman, Smithburg, Blandville, Canton, New
Milton, Grove, Center Point, Greenwood, Sedalia, Berea and Wallace.
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 3915 8110 3924 8095 3934 8085 3947 8065
3944 8061 3945 8058 3943 8058 3944 8056
3943 8054 3943 8052 3946 8051 3946 8049
3947 8049 3945 8039 3911 8079
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
SL5 follow-up statements
979
WGUS71 KRLX 041726
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
126 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
WVC017-033-085-095-041900-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210504T1900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Doddridge WV-Harrison WV-Ritchie WV-Tyler WV-
126 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR DODDRIDGE, NORTHWESTERN HARRISON, SOUTHEASTERN TYLER
AND EAST CENTRAL RITCHIE COUNTIES...
At 126 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Flooding has been reported in and around the towns of Pennsboro and
Greenwood, including along Dotson Run.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Salem, West Union, Pullman, Smithburg, Blandville, Canton, New
Milton, Grove, Center Point, Greenwood, Sedalia, Berea and Wallace.
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 3915 8110 3924 8095 3934 8085 3947 8065
3944 8061 3945 8058 3943 8058 3944 8056
3943 8054 3943 8052 3946 8051 3946 8049
3947 8049 3945 8039 3911 8079
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
SL399
WGUS51 KRLX 041849
FFWRLX
WVC017-033-085-095-042100-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
249 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
Northwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
Southeastern Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
East Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 249 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Salem, West Union, Pullman, Smithburg, Blandville, Canton, New
Milton, Grove, Center Point, Greenwood, Sedalia, Berea and Wallace.
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 3915 8110 3924 8095 3934 8085 3947 8065
3944 8061 3945 8058 3943 8058 3944 8056
3943 8054 3943 8052 3946 8051 3946 8049
3947 8049 3945 8039 3911 8079
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
SL452
WGUS71 KRLX 041853
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
253 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
WVC033-095-041903-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Harrison WV-Tyler WV-
253 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHWESTERN HARRISON AND
SOUTHEASTERN TYLER COUNTIES...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
LAT...LON 3920 8100 3924 8095 3930 8089 3930 8088
3934 8084 3934 8083 3940 8073 3942 8072
3943 8070 3936 8063 3935 8063 3933 8064
3931 8066 3930 8069 3917 8089
$$
WVC017-085-042100-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Doddridge WV-Ritchie WV-
253 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHWESTERN DODDRIDGE AND EAST CENTRAL RITCHIE
COUNTIES...
At 253 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
West Union, Pullman, Smithburg, Canton and Greenwood.
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 3920 8100 3924 8095 3930 8089 3930 8088
3934 8084 3934 8083 3940 8073 3942 8072
3943 8070 3936 8063 3935 8063 3933 8064
3931 8066 3930 8069 3917 8089
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
SL954
WGUS71 KRLX 042016
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
416 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
WVC017-085-042100-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Doddridge WV-Ritchie WV-
416 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHWESTERN DODDRIDGE AND EAST CENTRAL RITCHIE
COUNTIES...
At 416 PM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding along Dotson
Run in Greenwood due to the heavy rain across the warned area. Radar
indicated between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
West Union, Pullman, Smithburg, Canton and Greenwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may
also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston
West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using
the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
&&
LAT...LON 3920 8100 3924 8095 3930 8089 3930 8088
3934 8084 3934 8083 3940 8073 3942 8072
3943 8070 3936 8063 3935 8063 3933 8064
3931 8066 3930 8069 3917 8089
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
RG727
WGUS71 KRLX 042054
FFSRLX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
454 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
WVC017-085-042104-
/O.EXP.KRLX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210504T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Doddridge WV-Ritchie WV-
454 PM EDT Tue May 4 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
NORTHWESTERN DODDRIDGE AND EAST CENTRAL RITCHIE 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.
LAT...LON 3920 8100 3924 8095 3930 8089 3930 8088
3934 8084 3934 8083 3940 8073 3942 8072
3943 8070 3936 8063 3935 8063 3933 8064
3931 8066 3930 8069 3917 8089
$$
RGThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 11:01 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt, Wood | 3 hr |
| May 4, 2:06 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Ritchie, Tyler | 3 hr |
| May 4, 2:35 PM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | RLX | Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison and 11 more | 17 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.