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River Flood Warning 20, NWS Charleston, WV

March 1, 2021Gallia County, Ohio; Mason County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Mar 1, 2021, 11:20 AM EST for Gallia County, Ohio; Mason County, West Virginia. It took effect at Mar 2, 2021, 4:36 PM EST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2021, 11:20 AM EST (16:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2021, 4:36 PM EST
Expired
Mar 4, 2021, 1:32 AM EST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Gallia County, OH, Mason County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Ohio River at R C Byrd Lock (GALW2).

Action stage
48 ft
Minor stage
50 ft
Moderate stage
52 ft
Major stage
56 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.

149 
WGUS41 KRLX 011620
FLWRLX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1120 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Ohio River At Belleville Lock affecting Meigs, Wood and Jackson 
  Counties.

  Ohio River At Greenup Lock affecting Greenup and Scioto Counties.

  Ohio River At Racine Lock affecting Meigs and Mason Counties.

  Ohio River At Huntington affecting Wayne, Cabell, Boyd and 
  Lawrence Counties.

  Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock affecting Gallia and Mason 
  Counties.

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

For the Ohio 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.

&&


OHC105-WVC035-107-020430-
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/BEVW2.1.ER.210302T1100Z.210303T0600Z.210303T2136Z.NO/
1120 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Ohio River At Belleville Lock.
* From Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening.
* At 11:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 29.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 36.2 feet early Wednesday morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Ohio State Route 124 is flooded north of 
  Stiversville Road, at Rock Run, at Wells Run to Smith Ridge to 
  Dewitts Run, at Forked Run, at Curtis Hollow Road and between Long 
  Bottom and Shade River. Ohio State Route 124 near the Washington 
  and Meigs County line is flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3920 8180 3916 8170 3891 8173 3914 8191

$$

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/GNUK2.2.ER.210302T1545Z.210303T1800Z.210304T2100Z.NO/
1120 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Ohio River At Greenup Lock.
* From Tuesday morning to Thursday evening.
* At 10:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 46.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 56.0 feet early Wednesday 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 56.0 feet, Several low lying areas flooded and 
  backwater affected on both sides of the river.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3857 8287 3872 8293 3874 8283

$$

OHC105-WVC053-020430-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0018.210302T1720Z-210304T0000Z/
/RACW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1120 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Ohio River At Racine Lock.
* From Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday evening.
* At 11:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 34.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 41.5 feet early Wednesday 
  morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday 
  afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3914 8191 3891 8173 3885 8182 3886 8200

$$

KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-020430-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0019.210303T0300Z-210304T0400Z/
/HNTW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1120 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Ohio River At Huntington.
* From Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening.
* At 11:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 43.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening to a crest of 50.3 feet Wednesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 50.0 feet, West Virginia Route 2 at Glenwood is 
  flooded. Many low-lying sections near the river are flooded due to 
  backwater.


&&

LAT...LON 3848 8235 3846 8221 3834 8254 3843 8265

$$

OHC053-WVC053-020430-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0020.210303T0600Z-210303T1200Z/
/GALW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1120 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock.
* From late Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.
* At 11:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 41.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.0 feet 
  early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 50.0 feet, Sections of Route 7 and portions of 
  Gallipolis along the immediate river will flood. Also, bottom 
  lands on the Ohio side of the river are flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3872 8226 3870 8211 3846 8221 3848 8235

$$

OHC053-WVC053-020430-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0009.210301T2215Z-210304T1740Z/
/POPW2.2.ER.210301T2215Z.210303T0000Z.210304T1140Z.NO/
1120 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until early Thursday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Point Pleasant.
* From this afternoon to Thursday afternoon.
* At 11:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 37.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 44.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 44.0 feet, Homes at the end of 2nd Street outside the 
  flood wall in Point Pleasant are flooded. Little Kyger Gravel Hill 
  Road at Kyger Creek is flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226

$$

HART
7 follow-up statements
455 
WGUS81 KRLX 020052
FLSRLX

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

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

  Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock affecting Gallia and Mason 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

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

The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 800 AM EST.

&&


OHC053-WVC053-021300-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0020.210303T0600Z-210303T1200Z/
/GALW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
752 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock.
* From late Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.
* At 7:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 45.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.0 feet 
  early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 50.0 feet, Sections of Route 7 and portions of 
  Gallipolis along the immediate river will flood. Also, bottom 
  lands on the Ohio side of the river are flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 3872 8226 3870 8211 3846 8221 3848 8235

$$

26
692 
WGUS81 KRLX 020955
FLSRLX

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

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

  Ohio River At Huntington affecting Wayne, Cabell, Boyd and 
  Lawrence Counties.

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

  Ohio River At Greenup Lock affecting Greenup and Scioto Counties.

  Ohio River At Racine Lock affecting Meigs and Mason Counties.

  Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock affecting Gallia and Mason 
  Counties.

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

  Ohio River At Belleville Lock affecting Meigs, Wood and Jackson 
  Counties.

For the Ohio 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 500 PM EST.

&&


KYC019-OHC087-WVC011-099-022200-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0019.210302T0955Z-210305T0130Z/
/HNTW2.1.ER.210302T0927Z.210303T1200Z.210304T1930Z.NO/
455 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Huntington.
* From early this morning to Thursday evening.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 49.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.8 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early 
  Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 52.0 feet, Between 52 and 53 feet, Route 60 East above 
  the Roby Road bridge and Riverside Drive is flooded. The 12th 
  Street East and the 10th Street East, Ohio River, flood gates are 
  closed.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 51.8 
  feet on 01/10/2005.


&&

LAT...LON 3848 8235 3846 8221 3834 8254 3843 8265

$$

OHC053-WVC053-022200-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210305T0352Z/
/POPW2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.210303T0000Z.210304T2152Z.NO/
455 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Point Pleasant.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 44.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 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 44.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.0 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 46.0 feet, Route 35, 10 miles east of Point Pleasant 
  is flooded. Locust Road in Henderson is flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 46.0 
  feet on 01/30/1994.


&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226

$$

KYC089-OHC145-022200-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0017.210302T1307Z-210305T2000Z/
/GNUK2.2.ER.210302T1307Z.210303T1800Z.210305T1400Z.NO/
455 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Greenup Lock.
* From this morning to Friday afternoon.
* At 3:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 52.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 59.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Friday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 59.2 
  feet on 12/11/1978.


&&

LAT...LON 3860 8274 3857 8287 3872 8293 3874 8283

$$

OHC105-WVC053-022200-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0018.210302T1720Z-210304T0448Z/
/RACW2.1.ER.210302T1720Z.210303T0600Z.210303T2248Z.NO/
455 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Racine Lock.
* From this afternoon to Wednesday evening.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 39.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 41.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It 
  will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.6 
  feet on 01/28/1978.


&&

LAT...LON 3914 8191 3891 8173 3885 8182 3886 8200

$$

OHC053-WVC053-022200-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0020.210302T2136Z-210304T0000Z/
/GALW2.1.ER.210302T2136Z.210303T0600Z.210303T1800Z.NO/
455 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock.
* From this afternoon to Wednesday evening.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 48.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 50.4 feet just after midnight 
  tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 50.0 feet, Sections of Route 7 and portions of 
  Gallipolis along the immediate river will flood. Also, bottom 
  lands on the Ohio side of the river are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 50.4 
  feet on 01/02/1991.


&&

LAT...LON 3872 8226 3870 8211 3846 8221 3848 8235

$$

OHC105-WVC035-107-022200-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0016.210303T0000Z-210304T0000Z/
/BEVW2.1.ER.210303T0000Z.210303T0600Z.210303T1800Z.NO/
455 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Belleville Lock.
* From this evening to Wednesday evening.
* At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 33.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 35.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Ohio State Route 124 is flooded north of 
  Stiversville Road, at Rock Run, at Wells Run to Smith Ridge to 
  Dewitts Run, at Forked Run, at Curtis Hollow Road and between Long 
  Bottom and Shade River. Ohio State Route 124 near the Washington 
  and Meigs County line is flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.0 
  feet on 02/27/2018.


&&

LAT...LON 3920 8180 3916 8170 3891 8173 3914 8191

$$

JP
313 
WGUS81 KRLX 021518
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1018 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

  Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock affecting Gallia and Mason 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM EST.

&&


OHC053-WVC053-030330-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0020.210302T2136Z-210304T0000Z/
/GALW2.1.ER.210302T2136Z.210303T0600Z.210303T1800Z.NO/
1018 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock.
* From this afternoon to Wednesday evening.
* At 9:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 49.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 50.4 feet just after midnight 
  tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 50.0 feet, Sections of Route 7 and portions of 
  Gallipolis along the immediate river will flood. Also, bottom 
  lands on the Ohio side of the river are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 50.4 
  feet on 01/02/1991.


&&

LAT...LON 3872 8226 3870 8211 3846 8221 3848 8235

$$

ARJ
450 
WGUS81 KRLX 030154 RRA
FLSRLX

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

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

  Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock affecting Gallia and Mason 
  Counties.

For the Ohio 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 Wednesday morning at 900 AM EST.

&&


OHC053-WVC053-031400-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210304T0840Z/
/GALW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210303T0600Z.210304T0240Z.NO/
854 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 8:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 50.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM EST Tuesday was 50.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.0 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 50.0 feet, Sections of Route 7 and portions of 
  Gallipolis along the immediate river will flood. Also, bottom 
  lands on the Ohio side of the river are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 51.0 
  feet on 09/20/2004.


&&

LAT...LON 3872 8226 3870 8211 3846 8221 3848 8235

$$

26
764 
WGUS81 KRLX 031111 RRA
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
611 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

  Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock affecting Gallia and Mason 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate 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 this evening at 615 PM EST.

&&


OHC053-WVC053-032315-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210304T0712Z/
/GALW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210303T1000Z.210304T0112Z.NO/
611 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock.
* Until late tonight.
* At 6:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 51.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:00 AM EST Wednesday was 51.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 27.1 feet early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 52.0 feet, Cultivated lands and low sections along the 
  West Virginia side of the river are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 51.2 
  feet on 12/11/1978.


&&

LAT...LON 3872 8226 3870 8211 3846 8221 3848 8235

$$

JP
805 
WGUS81 KRLX 032230
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
530 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

  Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock affecting Gallia and Mason 
  Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate 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 late tonight at 145 AM EST.

&&


OHC053-WVC053-040645-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210304T0632Z/
/GALW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210303T1000Z.210304T0032Z.NO/
530 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock.
* Until late tonight.
* At 4:00 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 50.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 25.7 feet early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 50.0 feet, Sections of Route 7 and portions of 
  Gallipolis along the immediate river will flood. Also, bottom 
  lands on the Ohio side of the river are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 50.4 
  feet on 02/20/2018.


&&

LAT...LON 3872 8226 3870 8211 3846 8221 3848 8235

$$

RG
392 
WGUS81 KRLX 040636
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
136 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...The Flood Warning is expired for the following rivers in Ohio...
West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock affecting Gallia and Mason 
  Counties.

OHC053-WVC053-040745-
/O.EXP.KRLX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210304T0632Z/
/GALW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210303T1000Z.210304T0032Z.NO/
136 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock has 
expired...

The Flood Warning has expired for
  the Ohio River At Robert C. Byrd Lock.
* At 1:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 49.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:00 AM EST Thursday was 50.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 25.7 feet early Monday 
  afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3872 8226 3870 8211 3846 8221 3848 8235

$$

JP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 11:20 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXMeigs51 hr
Mar 1, 11:20 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXScioto4 days
Mar 1, 11:20 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXMeigs62 hr
Mar 1, 11:20 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXLawrence3 days
Feb 28, 10:05 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningRLXWayne3 hr
Mar 1, 3:06 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXPocahontas11 hr
Mar 1, 5:49 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXClay, Kanawha13 hr
Mar 1, 5:52 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXKanawha20 hr
Mar 1, 6:19 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningRLXLincoln, Logan17 hr
Mar 1, 10:54 AM ESTWind AdvisoryRLXPocahontas, Randolph16 hr

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Sources

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