Alert archive / West Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 27, 2021, 9:41 AM EST for Barbour County, West Virginia. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 12:01 AM EST. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2021, 9:41 AM EST (14:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 12:01 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 10:03 AM EST
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Barbour County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 169 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Tygart Valley River at Belington (BELW2). The gauge peaked at 13.90 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 5:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 17 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03051000, 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.
859
WGUS41 KRLX 271441
FLWRLX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
941 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 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.
&&
WVC001-280245-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0002.210301T0501Z-210302T0912Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
941 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* From late Sunday night to late Monday night.
* At 8:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Monday morning to a crest of 16.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of the streets of Belington due to
storm sewers backing up. Many low-lying areas are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6
feet on 03/20/1963.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
MEK10 follow-up statements
243
WGUS81 KRLX 280024
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
724 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Belington affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may
also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston
West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using
the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 730 AM EST.
&&
WVC001-281230-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0002.210301T0501Z-210302T0912Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
724 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* From late Sunday night to late Monday night.
* At 8:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Monday morning to a crest of 16.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of the streets of Belington due to
storm sewers backing up. Many low-lying areas are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6
feet on 03/20/1963.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
26128
WGUS81 KRLX 281055
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
555 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...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.
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.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0002.210301T0501Z-210302T0912Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.210301T0501Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0312Z.NO/
555 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* From late tonight to late Monday night.
* At 5:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 6.2 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 16.7 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of the streets of Belington due to
storm sewers backing up. Many low-lying areas are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6
feet on 03/20/1963.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
TRM349
WGUS81 KRLX 281534
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1034 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Belington affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
&&
WVC001-010345-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.210301T1009Z-210302T2130Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.210301T1009Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1530Z.NO/
1034 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of the streets of Belington due to
storm sewers backing up. Many low-lying areas are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6
feet on 03/20/1963.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
HART759
WGUS81 KRLX 010027
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 Belington 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.0002.210301T1009Z-210302T2130Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.210301T1009Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1530Z.NO/
727 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of the streets of Belington due to
storm sewers backing up. Many low-lying areas are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6
feet on 03/20/1963.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
26490
WGUS81 KRLX 010940
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
440 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Belington affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM EST.
&&
WVC001-012145-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0002.210301T1342Z-210302T2100Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.210301T1342Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1500Z.NO/
440 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* From this morning to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 3:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 16.2 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of the streets of Belington due to
storm sewers backing up. Many low-lying areas are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.3
feet on 02/14/1948.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
JP696
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
$$
WVC001-020700-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0001.210302T0448Z-210302T1600Z/
/PHIW2.1.ER.210302T0448Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1000Z.NO/
153 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Philippi.
* From this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At 1:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 19.2 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck
Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007
$$
HART384
WGUS81 KRLX 020255
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
955 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...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.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM EST.
&&
WVC001-021500-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.210302T0600Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1200Z.NO/
955 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 13.48 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
$$
26757
WGUS81 KRLX 020939
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
439 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Belington affecting Barbour County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued early this morning at 545 AM EST.
&&
WVC001-021045-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T0939Z/
/PHIW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
439 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Tygart Valley River At Philippi has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tygart Valley River At Philippi.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.4 feet early Sunday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007
$$
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
$$
JP889
WGUS81 KRLX 021503
FLSRLX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1003 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Belington affecting Barbour County.
WVC001-021615-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T1503Z/
/BELW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1003 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Tygart Valley River At Belington has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tygart Valley River At Belington.
* At 9:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.8 feet Sunday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8009 3904 7991 3897 7991 3894 8000
3901 7997
$$
ARJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 9:39 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour | 67 hr |
| 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.