Alert archive / West Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 1, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 27, 2021, 9:39 AM EST for Barbour County, West Virginia. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 6:15 AM EST. It was in force for 22 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2021, 9:39 AM EST (14:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 6:15 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 4:39 AM EST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Barbour County, WV
The radar
The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 155 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Tygart Valley River at Philippi (PHIW2). The gauge peaked at 17.35 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 6:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 17 ft
- Minor stage
- 19 ft
- Moderate stage
- 21 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03054500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
728 WGUS41 KRLX 271439 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 939 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. && WVC001-280245- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210301T1115Z-210302T0837Z/ /PHIW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 939 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flood Warning for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi. * From Monday morning to late Monday night. * At 9:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 6.1 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning to a crest of 20.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Chestnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 01/19/1996. && LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007 $$ MEK
9 follow-up statements
374 WGUS81 KRLX 280025 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 725 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 730 AM EST. && WVC001-281230- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210301T1115Z-210302T0837Z/ /PHIW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 725 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi. * From Monday morning to late Monday night. * At 9:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 6.1 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning to a crest of 20.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Chesnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 01/19/1996. && LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007 $$ 26
857 WGUS81 KRLX 281053 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 553 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 600 PM EST. && WVC001-282300- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210301T1115Z-210302T0836Z/ /PHIW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 553 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi. * From Monday morning to late Monday night. * At 5:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 6.2 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 20.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Chesnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 01/19/1996. && LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007 $$ TRM
153 WGUS41 KRLX 281535 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 1035 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. && WVC001-010345- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210301T1530Z-210302T1528Z/ /PHIW2.2.ER.210301T1530Z.210302T0000Z.210302T0928Z.NO/ 1035 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration until late Tuesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi. * From Monday morning to Tuesday morning. * At 10:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 6.4 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 21.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Chesnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 feet on 02/07/2004. && LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007 $$ HART
125 WGUS81 KRLX 010027 RRA FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 727 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 730 AM EST. && WVC001-011230- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210301T1530Z-210302T1528Z/ /PHIW2.2.ER.210301T1530Z.210302T0000Z.210302T0928Z.NO/ 727 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi. * From Monday morning to Tuesday morning. * At 10:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 6.4 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 21.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Chesnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 feet on 02/07/2004. && LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007 $$ 26
518 WGUS81 KRLX 010941 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 441 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM EST. && WVC001-012145- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210301T1739Z-210302T1731Z/ /PHIW2.2.ER.210301T1739Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1131Z.NO/ 441 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi. * From this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon. * At 4:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 21.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 21.0 feet, Chesnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.3 feet on 02/10/1957. && LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007 $$ JP
696
WGUS81 KRLX 011417
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
917 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Belington affecting Barbour County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
&&
WVC001-020230-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T2136Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.210301T2100Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1536Z.NO/
917 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 15.0 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, About ten homes along River Street are
flooded. Big Field Addition at Willow Street is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
WVC001-020230-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210302T0320Z-210302T1410Z/
/PHIW2.1.ER.210302T0320Z.210302T0600Z.210302T0810Z.NO/
917 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Philippi.
* From this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 19.4 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck
Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007
$$
HART556
WGUS81 KRLX 011853
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
153 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Belington affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
&&
WVC001-020700-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.210302T0600Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1200Z.NO/
153 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 14.0 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Both river banks near the river gage and
roadways in low-lying areas are flooded, especially along River
and Dayton Streets, the intersection of Talbott Road, and Walbash
Street.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
WVC001-020700-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210302T0448Z-210302T1600Z/
/PHIW2.1.ER.210302T0448Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1000Z.NO/
153 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Philippi.
* From this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At 1:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 19.2 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck
Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007
$$
HART603 WGUS81 KRLX 020257 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 957 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM EST. && WVC001-021500- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210302T0448Z-210302T1600Z/ /PHIW2.1.ER.210302T0448Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1000Z.NO/ 957 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi. * Until Tuesday morning. * At 9:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 17.2 feet. * Flood stage is 19.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 19.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are flooded. && LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007 $$ 26
757
WGUS81 KRLX 020939
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
439 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Belington affecting Barbour County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued early this morning at 545 AM EST.
&&
WVC001-021045-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T0939Z/
/PHIW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
439 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tygart Valley River At Philippi.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.4 feet early Sunday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007
$$
WVC001-022145-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.210302T1200Z.210302T1200Z.210302T1800Z.NO/
439 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* Until this evening.
* At 3:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 14.0 feet this morning. It will then fall
below flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Both river banks near the river gage and
roadways in low-lying areas are flooded, especially along River
and Dayton Streets, the intersection of Talbott Road, and Walbash
Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0
feet on 12/21/1979.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
JPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 9:41 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour | 3 days |
| Feb 27, 10:37 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln | 3 days |
| Feb 27, 11:29 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Cabell, Lincoln | 3 days |
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.