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River Flood Warning 11, NWS Charleston, WV

February 28, 2021Martin County, Pike County, Kentucky; Mingo County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 12:53 PM EST for Martin County, Pike County, Kentucky; Mingo County, West Virginia. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 6:20 AM EST. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 28, 2021, 12:53 PM EST (17:53 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 1, 2021, 6:20 AM EST
Expired: Mar 2, 2021, 4:20 PM EST
In force: 34 hr
Issued by: NWS Charleston, WV
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Martin County, KY, Pike County, KY, Mingo County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Tug Fork River at Williamson (WILW2). The gauge peaked at 39.36 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 9:00 PM EST.

Action stage: 25 ft
Minor stage: 27 ft
Moderate stage: 32 ft
Major stage: 42.7 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03213700, 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.

737 
WGUS41 KRLX 281753
FLWRLX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1253 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

For the Tug Fork 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.

&&


KYC159-195-WVC059-010600-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0011.210301T1700Z-210302T0900Z/
/WILW2.1.ER.210301T1700Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0300Z.NO/
1253 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* From Monday afternoon to late Monday night.
* At 12:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 27.2 feet early tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Route 612 near Turkey Creek in South 
  Williamson floods.   Also, Both the Harvey and Vinson Street water 
  pumps are engaged.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

8 follow-up statements

849 
WGUS81 KRLX 010030
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
730 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

For the Tug Fork 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 Monday morning at 730 AM EST.

&&


KYC159-195-WVC059-011230-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0011.210301T1700Z-210302T0900Z/
/WILW2.1.ER.210301T1700Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0300Z.NO/
730 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* From Monday afternoon to late Monday night.
* At 12:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 27.2 feet early tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Route 612 near Turkey Creek in South 
  Williamson floods.   Also, Both the Harvey and Vinson Street water 
  pumps are engaged.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.2 
  feet on 02/27/1962.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

26

904 
WGUS41 KRLX 011120
FLWRLX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
620 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kentucky...West 
Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

For the Tug Fork 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 evening at 630 PM EST.

&&


KYC159-195-WVC059-012330-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0011.210301T1120Z-210303T0435Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0000Z.210302T2235Z.NO/
620 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* From this morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 6:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 29.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:00 AM EST Monday was 29.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Water covers Fairview Addition Road (Old 
  Route 52).  More areas near the river outside the flood walls are 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.7 
  feet on 05/17/1973.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

JP

141 
WGUS81 KRLX 011432
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
932 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and 
  Lawrence Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

For the Tug Fork 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.

&&


KYC159-195-WVC059-020245-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0417Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0000Z.210302T2217Z.NO/
932 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 33.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.2 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 34.0 feet, Water surrounds the water treatment plant 
  in Williamson.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.2 
  feet on 04/16/2007.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-020245-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T0208Z/
/KRMW2.1.ER.210301T0915Z.210301T1800Z.210302T2008Z.NO/
932 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 42.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.2 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet, Water begins to enter the residential 
  section between the river and the railroad tracks.


&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238

$$

HART

117 
WGUS81 KRLX 011731
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1231 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

For the Tug Fork 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.

&&


KYC159-195-WVC059-020545-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0829Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0229Z.NO/
1231 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 12:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 36.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.6 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, The South Williams flood gate is closed on 
  Highway 292. Also, sections of Highway 292 outside the flood gate 
  is flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

HART

374 
WGUS81 KRLX 020048
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
748 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

For the Tug Fork 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 Tuesday morning at 800 AM EST.

&&


KYC159-195-WVC059-021300-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0848Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0600Z.210303T0248Z.NO/
748 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 39.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM EST Monday was 39.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.1 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, Between 40 and 42 feet, the upper flood 
  gate at the Water Treatment Plant, across the rail lines and the 
  Harvey Street Bridge flood gate are closed.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 40.7 
  feet on 05/10/2009.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

26

663 
WGUS81 KRLX 020940
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
440 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

  Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and 
  Lawrence Counties.

For the Tug Fork 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.

&&


KYC159-195-WVC059-022145-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210302T2345Z/
/WILW2.2.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0545Z.210302T1745Z.NO/
440 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* Until this evening.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 36.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 4:00 AM EST Tuesday was 38.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 8.3 feet early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, Several roads outside of Williamson and 
  South Williamson are flooded and closed.  The flood gate is closed 
  at the South Williamson Flood Wall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.3 
  feet on 05/07/1958.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

KYC127-159-WVC059-099-022145-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T0730Z/
/KRMW2.2.ER.210301T0915Z.210302T0815Z.210303T0130Z.NO/
440 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Kermit.
* Until late tonight.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 46.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 4:00 AM EST Tuesday was 46.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 10.9 feet early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 46.0 feet, Businesses South of Route 40 (Virginia 
  street) on Wayne and Cabell Streets affected.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 46.5 
  feet on 03/13/1963.


&&

LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238

$$

JP

789 
WGUS81 KRLX 021519
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1019 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

For the Tug Fork 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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM EST.

&&


KYC159-195-WVC059-030230-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0221Z/
/WILW2.1.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0545Z.210302T2021Z.NO/
1019 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* Until this evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 30.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM EST Tuesday was 34.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this afternoon and continue falling to 9.7 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Water covers Fairview Addition Road (Old 
  Route 52).  More areas near the river outside the flood walls are 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.0 
  feet on 06/01/1901.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

ARJ

590 
WGUS81 KRLX 022120
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
420 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...West Virginia...

  Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin 
  Counties.

KYC159-195-WVC059-022230-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210302T2120Z/
/WILW2.1.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
420 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Tug Fork River At Williamson has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tug Fork River At Williamson.
* At 4:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Backwater may still be an issue for several more hours.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.0 feet early Sunday 
  afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 27, 9:54 PM EST	River Flood Warning	RLX	Carter, Greenup	61 hr
Feb 28, 5:02 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	RLX	Lawrence	3 hr
Feb 28, 11:30 AM EST	River Flood Warning	RLX	Lawrence, Martin	61 hr
Feb 28, 11:53 AM EST	River Flood Warning	RLX	Boyd, Greenup	5 days
Feb 28, 12:14 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Lawrence	4 days
Feb 28, 1:17 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Lawrence	47 hr
Feb 28, 8:09 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam, Wayne	5 hr
Feb 28, 8:46 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Calhoun, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Roane	5 hr
Feb 28, 9:10 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Cabell, Mason, Putnam, Wayne	3 hr
Feb 28, 10:41 AM EST	River Flood Warning	RLX	Calhoun, Gilmer	33 hr
Feb 28, 10:42 AM EST	River Flood Warning	RLX	Calhoun, Wirt	33 hr
Feb 28, 11:24 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Jackson, Mason, Roane, Wirt, Wood	59 hr
Feb 28, 11:53 AM EST	River Flood Warning	RLX	Mason	4 days
Feb 28, 12:18 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and 1 more	39 hr
Feb 28, 1:45 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Barbour, Braxton, Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, Upshur	31 hr
Feb 28, 4:25 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, Logan, McDowell, Mingo and 3 more	38 hr
Feb 28, 5:55 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Barbour, Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas and 3 more	36 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.