Alert archive / West Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 4, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 27, 2021, 11:29 AM EST for Cabell County, Lincoln County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 9:46 PM EST. It was in force for 46 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2021, 11:29 AM EST (16:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2021, 9:46 PM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 7:53 PM EST
- In force
- 46 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Cabell County, WV, Lincoln County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Guyandotte River at Branchland (BRAW2). The gauge peaked at 36.26 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 2:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 26 ft
- Minor stage
- 30 ft
- Moderate stage
- 35 ft
- Major stage
- 40 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03204000, 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.
164 WGUS41 KRLX 271629 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 1129 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... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte 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. && WVC011-043-280430- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0004.210301T0246Z-210302T0218Z/ /BRAW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1129 AM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flood Warning for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * From Sunday evening to Monday evening. * At 10:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 32.4 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.4 feet on 04/07/1936. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ MEK
12 follow-up statements
514 WGUS81 KRLX 280027 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 727 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 730 AM EST. && WVC011-043-281230- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0004.210301T0246Z-210302T0218Z/ /BRAW2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 727 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * From Sunday evening to Monday evening. * At 10:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 32.4 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.4 feet on 04/07/1936. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ 26
383 WGUS81 KRLX 281059 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 559 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte 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 by this evening at 600 PM EST. && WVC011-043-282300- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.210301T0246Z-210302T0217Z/ /BRAW2.1.ER.210301T0246Z.210301T1200Z.210301T2017Z.NO/ 559 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * From this evening to Monday evening. * At 5:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 13.2 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 32.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.4 feet on 04/07/1936. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ TRM
379 WGUS81 KRLX 281627 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1127 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. && WVC011-043-010430- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.210301T0304Z-210302T0618Z/ /BRAW2.1.ER.210301T0304Z.210301T1200Z.210302T0018Z.NO/ 1127 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * From this evening to late Monday night. * At 10:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 32.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ HART
689 WGUS81 KRLX 010028 RRA FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 728 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte 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. && WVC011-043-011230- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0004.210301T0304Z-210302T0618Z/ /BRAW2.1.ER.210301T0304Z.210301T1200Z.210302T0018Z.NO/ 728 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * Until late Monday night. * At 10:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 32.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.4 feet on 04/07/1936. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ 26
283 WGUS81 KRLX 010951 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 451 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM EST. && WVC011-043-012200- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1142Z/ /BRAW2.1.ER.210301T0950Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0542Z.NO/ 451 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * Until Tuesday morning. * At 4:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 29.6 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early this morning to 33.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 10.5 feet and begin rising again early Thursday afternoon. It will rise to 11.0 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. * Impact...At 35.0 feet, Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.7 feet on 01/08/1946. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ JP
111 WGUS81 KRLX 011120 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 620 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte 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. && WVC011-043-012330- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1810Z/ /BRAW2.2.ER.210301T0950Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1210Z.NO/ 620 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * Until Tuesday afternoon. * At 5:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 30.4 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM EST Monday was 30.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 35.0 feet, Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.6 feet on 03/04/1934. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ JP
719 WGUS81 KRLX 011440 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 940 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Logan affecting Lincoln and Logan Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte River...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. && WVC043-045-012215- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210301T2206Z/ /LOGW2.1.UU.210301T1051Z.210301T1230Z.210301T1606Z.NO/ 940 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...Observed flooding increased to Minor severity and increased in duration until late this afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Logan. * Until this afternoon. * At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 23.3 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 8.4 feet Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 3777 8190 3779 8203 3794 8202 3793 8194 $$ WVC011-043-020245- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1810Z/ /BRAW2.2.ER.210301T0950Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1210Z.NO/ 940 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * Until Tuesday afternoon. * At 8:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 32.1 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to 35.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 9.2 feet and begin rising again Thursday evening. It will rise to 11.5 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. * Impact...At 35.0 feet, Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.6 feet on 03/04/1934. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ HART
392 WGUS81 KRLX 011740 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1240 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Logan affecting Lincoln and Logan Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte River...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. && WVC043-045-011845- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210301T1740Z/ /LOGW2.1.UU.210301T1051Z.210301T1230Z.210301T1425Z.NO/ 1240 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Guyandotte River At Logan has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Guyandotte River At Logan. * At 11:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 21.7 feet. * Flood stage is 23.0 feet. * Forecast...The river has crested and has fallen below official flood stage. && LAT...LON 3777 8190 3779 8203 3794 8202 3793 8194 $$ WVC011-043-020545- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1314Z/ /BRAW2.2.ER.210301T0950Z.210302T0000Z.210302T0714Z.NO/ 1240 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * Until Tuesday morning. * At 11:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 33.3 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EST Monday was 33.3 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to 35.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. * Impact...At 35.0 feet, Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ HART
034 WGUS81 KRLX 020041 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 741 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte River...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 745 AM EST. && WVC011-043-021245- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0136Z/ /BRAW2.2.ER.210301T0950Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1936Z.NO/ 741 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * Until Tuesday evening. * At 6:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 35.4 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EST Monday was 35.4 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to 35.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 12.0 feet and begin rising again Thursday morning. It will rise to 14.0 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. * Impact...At 35.0 feet, Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.6 feet on 03/04/1934. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ 26
404 WGUS81 KRLX 020943 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 443 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte 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. && WVC011-043-022145- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0306Z/ /BRAW2.2.ER.210301T0950Z.210302T0630Z.210302T2106Z.NO/ 443 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * Until this evening. * At 3:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 36.2 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 AM EST Tuesday was 36.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 13.1 feet early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 35.0 feet, Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.2 feet on 12/31/1942. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ JP
349 WGUS81 KRLX 021508 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1008 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. For the Guyandotte River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM EST. && WVC011-043-030315- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0543Z/ /BRAW2.1.ER.210301T0950Z.210302T0630Z.210302T2343Z.NO/ 1008 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * Until late tonight. * At 9:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 35.0 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Tuesday was 35.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 15.2 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 35.0 feet, Several roads along the Guyandotte River between West Hamlin and Ranger are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.0 feet on 12/07/1919. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ ARJ
163 WGUS81 KRLX 030053 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 753 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in West Virginia... Guyandotte River At Branchland affecting Lincoln and Cabell Counties. WVC011-043-030200- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T0053Z/ /BRAW2.1.ER.210301T0950Z.210302T0630Z.210302T2355Z.NO/ 753 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Guyandotte River At Branchland has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Guyandotte River At Branchland. * At 7:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 29.6 feet. * Flood stage is 30.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. Backwater from feeder streams and creeks may still be an issue into the overnight. && LAT...LON 3814 8214 3814 8222 3829 8223 3829 8216 $$ 26
The 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, 9:41 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour | 3 days |
| Feb 27, 10:37 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Kanawha, 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.