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River Flood Warning 22, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Mar 28, 2021, 8:07 PM EDT for Mingo County, West Virginia; Martin County, Pike County, Kentucky. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 10:26 PM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2021, 8:07 PM EDT (00:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 28, 2021, 10:26 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 4:20 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 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 00:06 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 27.54 ft at Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT.
- 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.
403 WGUS41 KRLX 290007 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 807 PM EDT Sun Mar 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. .The Tug Fork continues to rise due to heavy rain Saturday night into Sunday. The heavy rain has long since ended. For the Tug Fork River...Minor 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 by 500 AM EDT early Monday morning. && KYC159-195-WVC059-290900- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0022.210329T0414Z-210329T0900Z/ /WILW2.1.ER.210329T0414Z.210329T0600Z.210329T0752Z.NO/ 807 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021 The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flood Warning for the Tug Fork River At Williamson. * For late tonight. * At 7:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 25.6 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight, to a crest of 27.5 feet by 2 AM overnight. It will then fall below flood stage by 5 AM early Monday morning. * 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. At 28.0 feet, the Water treatment plant flood gate in Williamson is closed. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.3 feet on 03/03/1934. && LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227 $$ TRM
3 follow-up statements
439 WGUS81 KRLX 290135 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 935 PM EDT Sun Mar 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. .The Tug Fork continues to rise due to heavy rain Saturday night into Sunday, and was nearing minor flood stage. The heavy rain has long since ended. For the Tug Fork River...Minor 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. 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 by 500 AM EDT early Monday morning. && KYC159-195-WVC059-290900- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0022.210329T0414Z-210329T0900Z/ /WILW2.1.ER.210329T0127Z.210329T0600Z.210329T0824Z.NO/ 935 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Williamson. * For late tonight. * At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 26.9 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by 10 PM tonight, to a crest of 28.0 feet by 2 AM overnight. It will then fall below flood stage by 5 AM early Monday morning. * 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. At 28.0 feet, The Water treatment plant flood gate in Williamson is closed. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7 feet on 05/28/1968. && LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227 $$ TRM
222 WGUS81 KRLX 290226 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1026 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 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. .The Tug Fork continues to rise due to heavy rain Saturday night into Sunday, and went into minor flood stage at 915 PM. The heavy rain has long since ended. For the Tug Fork River...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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. 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 by 500 AM EDT early Monday morning. && KYC159-195-WVC059-290900- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0022.210329T0226Z-210329T0900Z/ /WILW2.1.ER.210329T0127Z.210329T0600Z.210329T0824Z.NO/ 1026 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Williamson. * From this evening to late tonight. * At 10:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 27.3 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 10:00 PM EDT Sunday was 27.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0 feet by 2 AM overnight. It will then fall below flood stage by 5 AM early Monday morning. * 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.At 28.0 feet, the Water treatment plant flood gate in Williamson is closed. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.7 feet on 05/28/1968. && LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227 $$ TRM
492 WGUS81 KRLX 290820 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 420 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin Counties. KYC159-195-WVC059-290930- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210329T0820Z/ /WILW2.1.ER.210329T0127Z.210329T0545Z.210329T0722Z.NO/ 420 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Tug Fork River At Williamson has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Tug Fork River At Williamson. * At 4:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 26.8 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.7 feet Friday evening. && LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227 $$ ARJ
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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.