Alert archive / West Virginia / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 8, NWS Charleston, WV
NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 11:30 AM EST for Mingo County, Wayne County, West Virginia; Lawrence County, Martin County, Kentucky. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 5:24 AM EST. It was in force for 43 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2021, 11:30 AM EST (16:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 5:24 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 3, 2021, 12:22 AM EST
- In force
- 43 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, WV
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Lawrence County, KY, Martin County, KY, Mingo County, WV, Wayne County, WV
The radar
The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Tug Fork River at Kermit (KRMW2). The gauge peaked at 46.68 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 3:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 36 ft
- Minor stage
- 38 ft
- Moderate stage
- 45 ft
- Major stage
- 49 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03214500, 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.
339 WGUS41 KRLX 281630 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 1130 AM EST Sun Feb 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 Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. For the Tug Fork 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. && KYC127-159-WVC059-099-010430- /O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0008.210301T1024Z-210301T2324Z/ /KRMW2.1.ER.210301T1024Z.210301T1200Z.210301T1724Z.NO/ 1130 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flood Warning for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * From late tonight to Monday evening. * At 11:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 24.7 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 38.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 38.0 feet, Several roadways in low lying areas along the river are flooded. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ HART
10 follow-up statements
701 WGUS81 KRLX 010030 RRA FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 730 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. For the Tug Fork River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 730 AM EST. && KYC127-159-WVC059-099-011230- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0008.210301T1024Z-210301T2324Z/ /KRMW2.1.ER.210301T1024Z.210301T1200Z.210301T1724Z.NO/ 730 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * From late tonight to Monday evening. * At 11:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 24.7 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 38.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 38.0 feet, Several roadways in low lying areas along the river are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.0 feet on 03/03/1939. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ 26
039 WGUS81 KRLX 010950 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 450 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. For the Tug Fork 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. && KYC127-159-WVC059-099-012200- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.210301T1325Z-210302T1000Z/ /KRMW2.1.ER.210301T1325Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0400Z.NO/ 450 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * From this morning to late tonight. * At 4:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 37.8 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 39.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. * Impact...At 38.0 feet, Several roadways in low lying areas along the river are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.8 feet on 05/31/2004. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ JP
314 WGUS81 KRLX 011122 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 622 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. For the Tug Fork River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 630 PM EST. && KYC127-159-WVC059-099-012330- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.210301T1122Z-210302T2334Z/ /KRMW2.1.ER.210301T0915Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1734Z.NO/ 622 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * From this morning to Tuesday evening. * At 6:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 39.8 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM EST Monday was 39.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 43.1 feet on 02/26/1972. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ JP
141 WGUS81 KRLX 011432 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 932 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin Counties. For the Tug Fork 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. && KYC159-195-WVC059-020245- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210303T0417Z/ /WILW2.2.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0000Z.210302T2217Z.NO/ 932 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Williamson. * Until Tuesday evening. * At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 33.0 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 34.0 feet, Water surrounds the water treatment plant in Williamson. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.2 feet on 04/16/2007. && LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227 $$ KYC127-159-WVC059-099-020245- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T0208Z/ /KRMW2.1.ER.210301T0915Z.210301T1800Z.210302T2008Z.NO/ 932 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * Until Tuesday evening. * At 9:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 42.3 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 45.0 feet, Water begins to enter the residential section between the river and the railroad tracks. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ HART
116 WGUS41 KRLX 011731 FLWRLX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 1231 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. For the Tug Fork 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. && KYC127-159-WVC059-099-020545- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T0824Z/ /KRMW2.2.ER.210301T0915Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0224Z.NO/ 1231 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration until early Wednesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * Until late Tuesday night. * At 12:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 44.0 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 46.0 feet, Businesses South of Route 40 (Virginia street) on Wayne and Cabell Streets affected. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ HART
862 WGUS81 KRLX 020049 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 749 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. For the Tug Fork River...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 800 AM EST. && KYC127-159-WVC059-099-021300- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T1540Z/ /KRMW2.2.ER.210301T0915Z.210302T0600Z.210303T0940Z.NO/ 749 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * Until Wednesday morning. * At 7:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 45.9 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EST Monday was 45.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 47.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 46.0 feet, Businesses South of Route 40 (Virginia street) on Wayne and Cabell Streets affected. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 46.5 feet on 03/13/1963. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ 26
663 WGUS81 KRLX 020940 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 440 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Williamson affecting Pike, Mingo and Martin Counties. Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. For the Tug Fork 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. && KYC159-195-WVC059-022145- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210302T2345Z/ /WILW2.2.ER.210301T0836Z.210302T0545Z.210302T1745Z.NO/ 440 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Williamson. * Until this evening. * At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 36.1 feet. * Flood stage is 27.0 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 38.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 8.3 feet early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 37.0 feet, Several roads outside of Williamson and South Williamson are flooded and closed. The flood gate is closed at the South Williamson Flood Wall. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.3 feet on 05/07/1958. && LAT...LON 3766 8220 3757 8229 3775 8244 3775 8227 $$ KYC127-159-WVC059-099-022145- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T0730Z/ /KRMW2.2.ER.210301T0915Z.210302T0815Z.210303T0130Z.NO/ 440 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * Until late tonight. * At 4:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 46.7 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM EST Tuesday was 46.7 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 10.9 feet early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 46.0 feet, Businesses South of Route 40 (Virginia street) on Wayne and Cabell Streets affected. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 46.5 feet on 03/13/1963. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ JP
477 WGUS81 KRLX 021521 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1021 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. For the Tug Fork 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. 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 this evening at 1030 PM EST. && KYC127-159-WVC059-099-030330- /O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T0730Z/ /KRMW2.2.ER.210301T0915Z.210302T0815Z.210303T0130Z.NO/ 1021 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * Until late tonight. * At 9:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 46.0 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EST Tuesday was 46.5 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 10.9 feet early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 46.0 feet, Businesses South of Route 40 (Virginia street) on Wayne and Cabell Streets affected. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 46.0 feet on 01/30/1957. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ ARJ
378 WGUS81 KRLX 030223 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 923 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 515 AM EST. && KYC127-159-WVC059-099-031015- /O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T1008Z/ /KRMW2.1.ER.210301T0915Z.210302T0815Z.210303T0408Z.NO/ 923 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * Until late tonight. * At 9:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 39.0 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EST Tuesday was 41.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 9.6 feet early Sunday afternoon. * Impact...At 38.0 feet, Several roadways in low lying areas along the river are flooded. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.0 feet on 03/03/1939. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ 26
074 WGUS81 KRLX 030522 FLSRLX Flood Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV 1222 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kentucky...West Virginia... Tug Fork River At Kermit affecting Wayne, Martin, Mingo and Lawrence Counties. KYC127-159-WVC059-099-030630- /O.CAN.KRLX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210303T0522Z/ /KRMW2.1.ER.210301T0915Z.210302T0815Z.210303T0307Z.NO/ 1222 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Tug Fork River At Kermit has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Tug Fork River At Kermit. * At 12:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 36.3 feet. * Flood stage is 38.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.0 feet early Thursday morning. && LAT...LON 3779 8233 3776 8245 3789 8250 3791 8238 $$ JP
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 5:02 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | RLX | Wayne | 3 hr |
| Feb 28, 8:09 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam, Wayne | 5 hr |
| Feb 28, 8:46 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Roane | 5 hr |
| Feb 28, 9:10 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Cabell, Mason, Putnam, Wayne | 3 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:41 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Gilmer | 33 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:42 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Wirt | 33 hr |
| Feb 28, 11:24 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Jackson, Mason, Roane, Wirt, Wood | 59 hr |
| Feb 28, 11:53 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Mason | 4 days |
| Feb 28, 12:14 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Cabell, Jackson, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, Wayne | 4 days |
| Feb 28, 12:18 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and 1 more | 39 hr |
| Feb 28, 12:53 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Mingo | 51 hr |
| Feb 28, 1:17 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan and 3 more | 47 hr |
| Feb 28, 1:45 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour, Braxton, Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, Upshur | 31 hr |
| Feb 28, 4:25 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Boone, Fayette, Kanawha, Logan, McDowell, Mingo and 3 more | 38 hr |
| Feb 28, 5:55 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | RLX | Barbour, Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas and 3 more | 36 hr |
| Feb 27, 9:54 PM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Carter, Greenup | 61 hr |
| Feb 28, 11:53 AM EST | River Flood Warning | RLX | Boyd, Greenup | 5 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.