Alert archive / West Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 23, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Aug 30, 2021, 10:17 AM EDT for Calhoun County, Gilmer County, West Virginia. It took effect at Sep 1, 2021, 7:03 PM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2021, 10:17 AM EDT (14:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2021, 7:03 PM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2021, 5:37 AM EDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Calhoun County, WV, Gilmer County, WV
The river
Written for the forecast point Little Kanawha River at Glenville (GLEW2). The gauge peaked at 11.53 ft at Sep 1, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 21 ft
- Minor stage
- 23 ft
- Moderate stage
- 26 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03152000, 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.
809 WGUS41 KRLX 301417 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 1017 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. .Heavy rains from the remnants of Ida is expected to produce minor flooding along the Little Kanawha River at Glenville. For the Little Kanawha 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM EDT. && WVC013-021-310230- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210901T2303Z-210902T0937Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.210901T2303Z.210902T0000Z.210902T0336Z.NO/ 1017 AM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flood Warning for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * From Wednesday evening to early Thursday morning. * At 9:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 2.4 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday evening to a crest of 23.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 24.0 feet, River Street is flooded upstream from the old bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 03/31/1940. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ SL
8 follow-up statements
509 WGUS81 KRLX 310119 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 919 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. For the Little Kanawha River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 930 AM EDT. && WVC013-021-311330- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210901T2303Z-210902T0937Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.210901T2303Z.210902T0000Z.210902T0336Z.NO/ 919 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * From Wednesday evening to early Thursday morning. * At 9:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 2.4 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday evening to a crest of 23.6 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 24.0 feet, River Street is flooded upstream from the old bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 03/31/1940. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ JSH
766 WGUS81 KRLX 311436 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1036 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. For the Little Kanawha 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM EDT. && WVC013-021-010245- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210901T2303Z-210902T0937Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.210901T2303Z.210902T0000Z.210902T0336Z.NO/ 1036 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * From Wednesday evening to early Thursday morning. * At 9:45 AM EDT this morning the stage was 2.6 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday evening to a crest of 23.5 feet Wednesday night. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. * Impact...At 24.0 feet, River Street is flooded upstream from the old bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 03/31/1940. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ TRM
381 WGUS81 KRLX 312037 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 437 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. For the Little Kanawha River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM EDT. && WVC013-021-010845- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210901T2303Z-210902T0937Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.210901T2303Z.210902T0000Z.210902T0336Z.NO/ 437 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * From Wednesday evening to early Thursday morning. * At 4:35 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.9 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 23.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 24.0 feet, River Street is flooded upstream from the old bridge. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 03/31/1940. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ 30
282 WGUS81 KRLX 312101 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 501 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Grantsville affecting Wirt and Calhoun Counties. For the Little Kanawha 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM EDT. && WVC013-021-010915- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210901T2346Z-210902T1256Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 501 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * From Wednesday evening to Thursday morning. * At 3:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.9 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 23.5 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. * Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water covers some streets and reaches some buildings near the river. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 03/31/1940. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ WVC013-105-010915- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0024.210902T0918Z-210903T0000Z/ /GRTW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 501 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Grantsville. * From late Wednesday night to Thursday evening. * At 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.2 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning to a crest of 36.9 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 36.0 feet, Homes, businesses, ball fields, city pool, and tennis courts along South River Street start to flood. Homes and businesses along North River Street near the Route 5 and North River Street intersection start to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.8 feet on 04/13/1948. && LAT...LON 3888 8091 3892 8129 3900 8120 3898 8089 $$ 30
697 WGUS81 KRLX 010212 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1012 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. Little Kanawha River At Grantsville affecting Wirt and Calhoun Counties. .Heavy rains from the remnants of Ida are expected to produce minor flooding along the Little Kanawha River at Grantsville and Glenville. For the Little Kanawha 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1015 AM EDT. && WVC013-021-011415- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210901T2346Z-210902T1256Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.210901T2346Z.210902T0600Z.210902T0656Z.NO/ 1012 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * From Wednesday evening to Thursday morning. * At 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.0 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 23.5 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. * Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water covers some streets and reaches some buildings near the river. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 03/31/1940. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ WVC013-105-011415- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0024.210902T0918Z-210903T0000Z/ /GRTW2.1.ER.210902T0918Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1800Z.NO/ 1012 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Grantsville. * From late Wednesday night to Thursday evening. * At 10:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning to a crest of 36.9 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 36.0 feet, Homes, businesses, ball fields, city pool, and tennis courts along South River Street start to flood. Homes and businesses along North River Street near the Route 5 and North River Street intersection start to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.8 feet on 04/13/1948. && LAT...LON 3888 8091 3892 8129 3900 8120 3898 8089 $$ 30
385 WGUS81 KRLX 011402 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1002 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. Little Kanawha River At Grantsville affecting Wirt and Calhoun Counties. For the Little Kanawha 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM EDT. && WVC013-021-020215- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210901T2346Z-210902T1256Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.210901T2346Z.210902T0600Z.210902T0656Z.NO/ 1002 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * From this evening to tomorrow morning. * At 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.8 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 23.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. * Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water covers some streets and reaches some buildings near the river. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 03/31/1940. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ WVC013-105-020215- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0024.210902T0918Z-210903T0000Z/ /GRTW2.1.ER.210902T0918Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1800Z.NO/ 1002 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Grantsville. * From late tonight to tomorrow evening. * At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 36.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 36.0 feet, Homes, businesses, ball fields, city pool, and tennis courts along South River Street start to flood. Homes and businesses along North River Street near the Route 5 and North River Street intersection start to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.8 feet on 04/13/1948. && LAT...LON 3888 8091 3892 8129 3900 8120 3898 8089 $$ 30
407 WGUS81 KRLX 011423 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1023 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Grantsville affecting Wirt and Calhoun Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. For the Little Kanawha 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM EDT. && WVC013-021-020230- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210902T0600Z-210902T1200Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.210902T0600Z.210902T0600Z.210902T0600Z.NO/ 1023 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * From late tonight to tomorrow morning. * At 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.8 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet just after midnight tonight. * Impact...At 23.0 feet, Water covers some streets and reaches some buildings near the river. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.8 feet on 02/05/2014. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ WVC013-105-020230- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0024.210902T1130Z-210903T0000Z/ /GRTW2.1.ER.210902T1130Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1800Z.NO/ 1023 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Little Kanawha River At Grantsville. * From Thursday morning to tomorrow evening. * At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 36.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 36.0 feet, Homes, businesses, ball fields, city pool, and tennis courts along South River Street start to flood. Homes and businesses along North River Street near the Route 5 and North River Street intersection start to flood. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.2 feet on 11/23/2011. && LAT...LON 3888 8091 3892 8129 3900 8120 3898 8089 $$ 30
787 WGUS81 KRLX 011558 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1158 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in West Virginia... Little Kanawha River At Glenville affecting Gilmer and Calhoun Counties. Little Kanawha River At Grantsville affecting Wirt and Calhoun Counties. WVC013-021-011700- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0023.210902T0600Z-210901T1558Z/ /GLEW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1158 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Little Kanawha River At Glenville. * At 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.2 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to 18.6 feet this evening. It will then fall to 4.9 feet and begin rising again early Friday afternoon. It will rise to 5.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. && LAT...LON 3898 8089 3892 8064 3887 8072 3888 8091 $$ WVC013-105-011700- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0024.210902T1130Z-210901T1558Z/ /GRTW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1158 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Little Kanawha River At Grantsville has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Little Kanawha River At Grantsville. * At 11:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to 31.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall to 9.7 feet and begin rising again Friday evening. It will rise to 10.1 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. && LAT...LON 3888 8091 3892 8129 3900 8120 3898 8089 $$ 30
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 3:48 AM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | RLX | Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay and 28 more | 58 hr |
| Aug 30, 7:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Raleigh | 35 min |
| Aug 30, 9:12 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:19 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Wirt | 3 days |
| Aug 30, 11:07 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | McDowell | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Lincoln | 36 min |
| Aug 30, 12:52 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Wayne | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 2:12 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | McDowell | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 2:12 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | McDowell | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 5:06 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | RLX | Cabell, Wayne | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 7:08 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | McDowell | 6 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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.