Alert archive / West Virginia / Flood Watches in 2021
Flood Watch 1, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this flood watch at Feb 26, 2021, 4:09 PM EST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 30 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 26, 2021, 4:09 PM EST (21:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Flood severity
- None
All 39 counties
Boyd County, KY, Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Gallia County, OH, Lawrence County, OH, Buchanan County, VA, Dickenson County, VA, Barbour County, WV, Boone County, WV, Braxton County, WV, Cabell County, WV, Calhoun County, WV, Clay County, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Fayette County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Harrison County, WV, Jackson County, WV, Kanawha County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Lincoln County, WV, Logan County, WV, Mason County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Mingo County, WV, Nicholas County, WV, Pocahontas County, WV, Putnam County, WV, Raleigh County, WV, Randolph County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Roane County, WV, Taylor County, WV, Upshur County, WV, Wayne County, WV, Webster County, WV, Wirt County, WV, Wyoming County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:07 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 220 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
- 1572 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 108 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 118 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 381 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
466 WGUS61 KRLX 262109 FFARLX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 409 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 KYZ101>103-105-270515- /O.NEW.KRLX.FA.A.0001.210228T0600Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY- Including the cities of Cannonsburg, Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Ashland, Carter Caves State Park, Louisa, Olive Hill, Grayson, Grayson Lake State Park, and Yatesville Lake State Park 409 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flood Watch for a portion of northeast Kentucky, including the following areas, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. * From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * Multiple rounds of rain are expected to pass over northeast Kentucky with a total of 2 to 3 inches possible over the period. Most of the rain will be runoff, and small creeks, streams, and rivers will see significant rises Saturday night through Sunday night. Water issues may develop in low lying and poor drainage areas as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ 26
11 follow-up statements
996 WGUS61 KRLX 262243 FFARLX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 543 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526- 270645- /O.EXA.KRLX.FA.A.0001.210228T0600Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV- Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo- Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell- Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Prosperity, South Point, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Hamlin, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Grantsville, War, Saint Albans, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Richwood, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Beckley, Harts, Buckhannon, Ripley, Cowen, Clay, Point Pleasant, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Belington, Webster Springs, Madison, New Haven, Teays Valley, Pennsboro, Meadow Bridge, Weston, Logan, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Gary, Welch, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 543 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Charleston has expanded the * Flood Watch to include portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * Multiple rounds of rain are expected to pass over the region during the period with 2 to 4 inches possible, depending on location. Most of the rain will be runoff, and small creeks, streams, and rivers will see significant rises Saturday night through Sunday night. High water issues may develop in low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will add to the rainfall amounts over time with a high moisture content airmass possibly reaching the 50 degree mark on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ KYZ101>103-105-270645- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.210228T0600Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY- Including the cities of Cannonsburg, Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Ashland, Carter Caves State Park, Louisa, Olive Hill, Grayson, Grayson Lake State Park, and Yatesville Lake State Park 543 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northeast Kentucky, including the following areas, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. * From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * Multiple rounds of rain are expected to pass over northeast Kentucky with a total of 2 to 3 inches possible over the period. Most of the rain will be runoff, and small creeks, streams, and rivers will see significant rises Saturday night through Sunday night. High water issues may develop in low lying and poor drainage areas as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ 26
592 WGUS61 KRLX 270158 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 858 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-271000- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.210228T0600Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 858 PM EST Fri Feb 26 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * Multiple rounds of rain are expected to pass over the region during the period with 2 to 4 inches possible, depending on location. Most of the rain will be runoff, and small creeks, streams, and rivers will see significant rises Saturday night through Sunday night. High water issues may develop in low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will add to the rainfall amounts over time due to a high moisture content airmass possibly reaching the 50 degree mark on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ 26
989 WGUS61 KRLX 270954 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 454 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-271800- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.210228T0600Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 454 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * From late tonight through Monday morning. * Multiple rounds of rain are expected to pass over the region during the period with 2 to 4 inches possible, depending on location. Most of the rain will be runoff, and small creeks, streams, and rivers will see significant rises late tonight through Sunday night. High water issues may develop in low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will add to the rainfall amounts over time, due to a high moisture content airmass possibly reaching the 50 degree mark on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ TRM
342 WGUS61 KRLX 271742 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 1242 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-280300- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.210228T0600Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 1242 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * From late tonight through Monday morning. * Additional rounds of rain are expected to occur tonight, Sunday, and again Sunday night. The rain will be heavy at times, especially late tonight into Sunday morning and again Sunday night. Total rainfall amounts by Monday morning will likely range from 2 to 4 inches for much of the area. This will result in flooding of many creeks, streams, and rivers. High water issues will likely also develop across some low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will combine with the rainfall amounts over time which will enhance the flood threat further. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ HART
690 WGUS61 KRLX 280023 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 723 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-280830- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.210228T0600Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 723 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * From 1 AM EST Sunday through Monday morning. * Additional rounds of rain are expected to occur tonight, Sunday, and again Sunday night. The rain will be heavy at times, especially late tonight into Sunday morning and again Sunday night. Total rainfall amounts by Monday morning will likely range from 2 to 4 inches for much of the area. This will result in flooding of many creeks, streams, and rivers. High water issues will likely also develop across some low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will combine with the rainfall amounts over time which will enhance the flood threat further. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ 26
474 WGUS61 KRLX 280309 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 1009 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-281115- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.210228T0600Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 1009 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning. * Additional rounds of rain are expected to occur tonight, Sunday, and again Sunday night. The rain will be heavy at times, especially late tonight into Sunday morning and again Sunday night. Total rainfall amounts by Monday morning will likely range from 2 to 4 inches for much of the area. This will result in flooding of many creeks, streams, and rivers. High water issues will likely also develop across some low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will combine with the rainfall amounts over time which will enhance the flood threat further. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ 26
763 WGUS61 KRLX 281022 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 522 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-281830- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 522 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning. * Additional rounds of rain are expected to occur today and tonight. The rain will be heavy at times, especially this morning and again tonight. Total rainfall amounts by Monday morning will likely range from 2 to 4 inches for much of the area. This will result in flooding of many creeks, streams, and rivers. High water issues will likely also develop across some low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will combine with the rainfall amounts over time which will enhance the flood threat further. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ TRM
305 WGUS61 KRLX 281817 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 117 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034- 039-040-515>526-010230- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay- Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur- Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, Gallipolis, Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, South Point, Clintwood, Grundy, Vansant, Kenova, Ceredo, Wayne, Huntington, Point Pleasant, New Haven, Ravenswood, Ripley, Harts, Alum Creek, Hamlin, Teays Valley, Hurricane, Charleston, South Charleston, Saint Albans, Spencer, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Harrisville, Pennsboro, West Union, Williamson, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Madison, Clay, Sutton, Gassaway, Burnsville, Glenville, Weston, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Grafton, Welch, Gary, War, Mullens, Oceana, Pineville, Buckhannon, Philippi, Belington, Bradley, Prosperity, Sophia, Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Meadow Bridge, Summersville, Craigsville, Birch River, Richwood, Holly River State, Webster Springs, Cowen, Snowshoe, Marlinton, Elkins, and Harman 117 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning * Additional rounds of rain are expected to occur this afternoon into tonight. The rain will be heavy at times, especially by tonight. Total rainfall amounts by Monday morning will likely range from 2 to 4 inches for much of the area. This will result in flooding of many creeks, streams, and rivers. High water issues will likely also develop across some low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will combine with the rainfall amounts over time which will enhance the flood threat further. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$
889 WGUS61 KRLX 282342 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 642 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-010745- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 642 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * Through Monday morning. * Additional rounds of rain are expected to occur tonight and will be heavy at times. Total rainfall amounts by Monday morning will likely range from 2 to 4 inches for much of the area. This will result in flooding of many creeks, streams, and rivers. High water issues will likely also develop across some low lying and poor drainage areas as well. In the highest elevations of the West Virginia mountains, a melting snowpack will combine with the rainfall amounts over time which will enhance the flood threat further. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ 26
329 WGUS61 KRLX 010646 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 146 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-011200- /O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 146 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming. * Until 7 AM EST this morning. * Additional rounds of light to moderate rainfall are expected into early Monday morning ahead of an approaching cold front. Preceding rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 4.0 inches across the watch area have left soils compromised. Additional rainfall totals between 0.25 and 1.0 inches are possible through Monday morning, and much of this will be pure runoff given the state of the soils. This will result in additional rises on creeks and streams as well as ponding in low laying areas. $$ JP
832 WGUS61 KRLX 011141 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 641 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ086-087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>008-013>020-024>034-039- 040-515>526-011245- /O.EXP.KRLX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210301T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson- Buchanan-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane- Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Grayson Lake State Park, South Point, Louisa, Flatwoods, Russell, South Charleston, Alum Creek, Harrisville, Webster Springs, Hurricane, Clarksburg, Montgomery, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Wayne, Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Gassaway, Birch River, Bridgeport, Chapmanville, Kenova, Bradley, Williamson, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Summersville, Craigsville, Grafton, Meadow Bridge, Philippi, Spencer, Oceana, Carter Caves State Park, War, Olive Hill, Marlinton, Mullens, Snowshoe, Glenville, Saint Albans, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belington, Beckley, Clintwood, Man, Sutton, Harman, West Union, Burnsville, Ravenswood, Buckhannon, Harts, Raceland, Welch, New Haven, Cowen, Clay, Ashland, Charleston, Fayetteville, Huntington, Sophia, Gary, Richwood, Madison, Cannonsburg, Hamlin, Pennsboro, Teays Valley, Prosperity, Weston, Logan, Ripley, Holly River State, Grundy, Vansant, Grantsville, Grayson, Ceredo, Pineville, and Elkins 641 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... The Flood Watch for portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and West Virginia, including the following areas, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Gallia and Lawrence OH. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson. In West Virginia, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wyoming will expire at 7 AM EST this morning. Additional rainfall is expected to be a quarter inch or less as rainfall continues to move to the southeast and diminishes this morning. Flood warnings remain in place for most areas that were in this watch for continuing high water impacts from heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Please continue to heed any road closures. $$ JP
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 8:08 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | RLX | Fayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Randolph, Webster | 33 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.