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River Flood Warning 5, NWS Blacksburg, VA

March 1, 2021Tazewell County, Virginia

NWS Blacksburg, VA issued this river flood warning at Mar 1, 2021, 7:31 AM EST for Tazewell County, Virginia. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 7:44 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 1, 2021, 7:31 AM EST (12:31 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 1, 2021, 7:44 AM EST
Expired: Mar 1, 2021, 6:50 PM EST
In force: 11 hr
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg, VA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Tazewell County, VA

The radar

The Roanoke radar (KFCX), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Clinch River near Richlands (RLRV2).

Action stage: 7.5 ft
Minor stage: 10 ft
Moderate stage: 13 ft
Major stage: 16 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03521500, 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.

575 
WGUS41 KRNK 011231
FLWRNK

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
731 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The National Weather Service in Blacksburg VA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Virginia...

  Clinch River Near Richlands affecting Tazewell County.

For the Clinch River...including Richlands...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 730 PM EST.

&&


VAC185-020045-
/O.NEW.KRNK.FL.W.0005.210301T1244Z-210302T1600Z/
/RLRV2.1.ER.210301T1244Z.210301T2000Z.210302T0359Z.NO/
731 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Clinch River Near Richlands.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 6:46 AM EST Monday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 12.9 feet late this afternoon. It will then 
  fall below flood stage late this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Flooding affects several low-lying roads 
  downstream near Raven.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.8 
  feet on 04/13/2020.


&&

LAT...LON 3704 8181 3711 8189 3720 8154 3713 8145
      3704 8170

$$

16

3 follow-up statements

037 
WGUS41 KRNK 011714
FLWRNK

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1214 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Clinch River Near Richlands affecting Tazewell County.

For the Clinch River...including Richlands...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM EST.

&&


VAC185-020515-
/O.EXT.KRNK.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1300Z/
/RLRV2.1.ER.210301T1333Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0100Z.NO/
1214 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Clinch River Near Richlands.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 11:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:30 AM EST Monday was 10.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, River begins to affect water treatment 
  plant.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 
  feet on 02/02/1950.


&&

LAT...LON 3704 8181 3711 8189 3720 8154 3713 8145
      3704 8170

$$

16

764 
WGUS81 KRNK 012059
FLSRNK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
359 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Clinch River Near Richlands affecting Tazewell County.

For the Clinch River...including Richlands...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EST.

&&


VAC185-020900-
/O.CON.KRNK.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1300Z/
/RLRV2.1.ER.210301T1333Z.210301T2100Z.210302T0100Z.NO/
359 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Clinch River Near Richlands.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 3:36 PM EST Monday the stage was 10.6 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:36 PM EST Monday was 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 6.5 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, River begins to affect water treatment 
  plant.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 
  feet on 02/11/2018.


&&

LAT...LON 3704 8181 3711 8189 3720 8154 3713 8145
      3704 8170

$$

MBS

402 
WGUS81 KRNK 012350
FLSRNK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
650 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Virginia...

  Clinch River Near Richlands affecting Tazewell County.

VAC185-020100-
/O.CAN.KRNK.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210301T2350Z/
/RLRV2.1.ER.210301T1333Z.210301T2100Z.210302T0100Z.NO/
650 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Clinch River Near Richlands has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Clinch River Near Richlands.
* At 6:16 PM EST Monday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is below flood stage and will continue to 
  fall, reaching 6.5 feet tomorrow morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3704 8181 3711 8189 3720 8154 3713 8145
      3704 8170

$$

MBS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Blacksburg, VA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 28, 7:07 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	RNK	Bath	6 hr
Feb 28, 8:41 PM EST	Dense Fog Advisory	RNK	Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell and 14 more	7 hr
Feb 28, 9:18 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	RNK	Alleghany, Bath, Craig, City of Covington	27 min
Mar 1, 1:14 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RNK	Alleghany, Bath	12 hr
Mar 1, 7:20 AM EST	Flood Watch	RNK	Bland, Tazewell	2 min
Mar 1, 7:43 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	RNK	Tazewell	25 hr
Mar 1, 12:49 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Bath	4 hr
Mar 1, 1:22 PM EST	Wind Advisory	RNK	Bath	12 hr
Mar 1, 4:13 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	RNK	Alleghany, Botetourt	9 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.