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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Charleston, WV

April 12, 2024Gallia County, Ohio; Mason County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this river flood warning at Apr 12, 2024, 11:41 AM EDT for Gallia County, Ohio; Mason County, West Virginia. It took effect at Apr 13, 2024, 12:45 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 12, 2024, 11:41 AM EDT (15:41 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 13, 2024, 12:45 AM EDT
Expired: Apr 17, 2024, 12:45 AM EDT
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS Charleston, WV
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

Counties Gallia County, OH, Mason County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Ohio River at Point Pleasant (POPW2). The gauge peaked at 43.76 ft at Apr 15, 2024, 2:00 AM EDT.

Action stage: 38 ft
Minor stage: 40 ft
Moderate stage: 44 ft
Major stage: 48 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03201500, 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.

806 
WGUS41 KRLX 121541
FLWRLX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1141 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Ohio...West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Mason and Gallia Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll 
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-130345-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0021.240413T0445Z-240417T0445Z/
/POPW2.2.ER.240413T0448Z.240415T0600Z.240416T2248Z.NO/
1141 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY WEDNESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...From late tonight to early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 45.2 feet, Route 2 below Henderson and Salt Creek is 
  flooded.
  At 46.0 feet, Route 35, 10 miles east of Point Pleasant is 
  flooded. Locust Road in Henderson is flooded.
  At 47.0 feet, The railroad tracks opposite Point Pleasant are 
  flooded. Most sections of Henderson start to flood. Huntington 
  Road at Mud Run Road starts to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 34.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 46.5 feet early
    Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    46.2 feet on 03/03/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

30

11 follow-up statements

744 
WGUS81 KRLX 130230
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1030 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Mason and Gallia Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll 
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1030 AM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-131430-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0021.240413T0445Z-240417T0445Z/
/POPW2.2.ER.240413T0510Z.240415T0600Z.240416T2248Z.NO/
1030 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 45.2 feet, Route 2 below Henderson and Salt Creek is 
  flooded.
  At 46.0 feet, Route 35, 10 miles east of Point Pleasant is 
  flooded. Locust Road in Henderson is flooded.
  At 47.0 feet, The railroad tracks opposite Point Pleasant are 
  flooded. Most sections of Henderson start to flood. Huntington 
  Road at Mud Run Road starts to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 38.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 46.5 feet early
    Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    46.2 feet on 03/03/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

GW

215 
WGUS81 KRLX 130919
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
519 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Mason and Gallia Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 530 PM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-132130-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1800Z/
/POPW2.2.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0000Z.240416T1200Z.NO/
519 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 44.0 feet, Homes at the end of 2nd Street outside the 
  flood wall in Point Pleasant are flooded. Little Kyger Gravel Hill 
  Road at Kyger Creek is flooded.
  At 44.3 feet, Old Route 35 above Henderson is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 40.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:00 AM EDT Saturday was 40.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.6
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    44.6 feet on 03/06/2015.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

RPY

126 
WGUS81 KRLX 131557
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1157 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll 
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-140400-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1400Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0000Z.240416T0800Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is 
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 41.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 AM EDT Saturday was 41.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.2
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    43.1 feet on 03/25/1912.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

TRM

023 
WGUS81 KRLX 140130
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
930 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

For the Ohio 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.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll 
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 930 AM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-141330-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1400Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0000Z.240416T1350Z.NO/
930 PM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, The Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio is 
  flooded and low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and 
  vicinity are flooded due to backwater.
  At 42.0 feet, The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded.
  At 43.0 feet, Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 41.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM EDT Saturday was 41.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.8
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    42.8 feet on 03/06/1993.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

GW

273 
WGUS81 KRLX 140941
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
541 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West 
Virginia...Ohio...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 545 PM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-142145-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1950Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0000Z.240416T1350Z.NO/
541 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 42.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:00 AM EDT Sunday was 42.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.8
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
    Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    42.8 feet on 03/06/1993.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

RPY

557 
WGUS81 KRLX 141543
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1143 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Mason and Gallia Counties.

For the Ohio River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll 
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-150345-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1730Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0600Z.240416T1130Z.NO/
1143 AM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 43.8 feet, Route 30 and 62 near Rockcastle Creek, and 
  Ambrosia is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 43.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 AM EDT Sunday was 43.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.7
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    43.7 feet on 03/10/1908.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

TRM

507 
WGUS81 KRLX 150214
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1014 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Mason and Gallia Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll 
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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 1015 AM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-151415-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1512Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0115Z.240416T0912Z.NO/
1014 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 43.8 feet, Route 30 and 62 near Rockcastle Creek, and 
  Ambrosia is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 43.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 PM EDT Sunday was 43.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.7
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    43.7 feet on 03/10/1908.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

JLB

268 
WGUS81 KRLX 150902
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
502 AM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 515 PM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-152115-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1512Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0600Z.240416T0912Z.NO/
502 AM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is 
  flooded.
  At 43.5 feet, Route 33 at West Creek and Brinker Run between 
  Vanadium and Letart is flooded. Sand Hill Road near Letart is 
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 43.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:00 AM EDT Monday was 43.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tonight and continue falling to 27.9 feet Friday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    43.7 feet on 03/10/1908.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

RPY

765 
WGUS81 KRLX 151519
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1119 AM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
West Virginia...

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-160330-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1645Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0600Z.240416T1042Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded.
  At 43.0 feet, Ohio Route 7 at Kyger Creek and Addison is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 43.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 AM EDT Monday was 43.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 27.4 feet Saturday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    43.5 feet on 11/21/2003.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

158 
WGUS81 KRLX 160203
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1003 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Mason and Gallia Counties.

For the Ohio River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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 1015 AM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-161415-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1531Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0600Z.240416T0931Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, The Little Kyger Road in Ohio is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 42.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM EDT Monday was 42.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tonight and continue falling to 27.2 feet Saturday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    42.3 feet on 12/23/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

JLB

987 
WGUS81 KRLX 160812
FLSRLX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

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

  Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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 morning at 1145 AM EDT.

&&

OHC053-WVC053-161545-
/O.CON.KRLX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240416T1531Z/
/POPW2.1.ER.240413T0841Z.240415T0600Z.240416T1020Z.NO/
412 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant.

* WHEN...Until late this morning.

* IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, Low-lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant 
  and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. Also, the amphitheater 
  lower pier is flooded and half way up the steps.  Salt Creek Road, 
  Hannan Trace Road, Huntington Road at Boggs Run Road and Mason 
  Eighty Road start to flood.
  At 41.0 feet, The Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio is flooded and 
  low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are 
  flooded due to backwater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 41.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 41.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this morning and continue falling to 27.2 feet Saturday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    43.8 feet on 02/14/2020.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3897 8216 3886 8200 3870 8211 3872 8226


$$

JP

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 11, 8:58 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RLX	Athens, Gallia, Meigs, Morgan, Washington	4 hr
Apr 11, 10:09 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Gallia, Lawrence	8 hr
Apr 11, 10:32 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	RLX	Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Vinton	3 hr
Apr 12, 12:51 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Washington	3 days
Apr 12, 3:12 AM EDT	Wind Advisory	RLX	Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, Washington	39 hr
Apr 12, 3:20 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Washington	31 hr
Apr 12, 11:30 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Washington	60 hr
Apr 12, 11:33 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Washington	66 hr
Apr 12, 11:34 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Washington	64 hr
Apr 12, 11:36 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Meigs	3 days
Apr 12, 11:39 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Meigs	3 days
Apr 12, 11:54 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Meigs	3 days
Apr 11, 8:09 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning	RLX	Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Wayne	3 hr
Apr 11, 10:18 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln	16 hr
Apr 11, 11:16 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Boone, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and 1 more	16 hr
Apr 11, 11:22 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Boone, Logan, Mingo	9 hr
Apr 11, 11:50 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Boone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas, Raleigh and 1 more	9 hr
Apr 11, 11:55 PM EDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	RLX	Harrison	2 hr
Apr 12, 12:43 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	RLX	Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison and 4 more	12 hr
Apr 12, 6:13 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Gilmer	16 hr
Apr 12, 11:58 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	RLX	Calhoun, Wirt	11 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.