[W8MWA] Advisory: Flood Watch and Heavy Rainfall Expected

[Jeffrey Fritz]

>From the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA and NWS Weather Prediction
Center College Park MD

901 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025

Areas affected..Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia-Northwestern
Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-

Including the cities of Hazelton, Morgantown, Thomas, Hendricks, Canaan
Valley, Kingwood, Rowlesburg, Fairmont, Coopers Rock, and Terra Alta

Concerning...Heavy rainfall...Flash flooding likely

Valid 160200Z - 160800Z

SUMMARY...Locally significant and life-threatening flash flooding will
continue into the overnight hours with additional Flash Flood Emergency
level impacts possible from additional rounds of heavy rainfall, with the
central Appalachians continuing to see the greatest risk of this.

DISCUSSION...The latest radar imagery continues to show an expansive area
of heavy rainfall impacting areas of mainly northeast KY through North
Central WV and down into areas of south-central VA. This this will yield
heavy rainfall rates generally in the 0.25" to 0.50"/hour range with some
occasionally heavier rates.

Going into the overnight hours, rainfall rates should still be capable of
reaching 0.50+"/hour. Additional rains of as much as 1 to 2 inches will be
possible over the next 6 hours.

Given the additional rainfall and ongoing widespread focus of areal
flooding and flash flooding, significant and life-threatening flash
flooding is likely to continue with additional potential for Flash Flood
Emergency level impacts. This will especially be the case over portions of
the central Appalachians where there have already been a total of 4 Flash
Flood Emergencies issued since early this afternoon.


...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...


* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be  possible.


* WHERE...Portions of North Central West Virginia  including the following
areas, Eastern Preston, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Ridges of Eastern
Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel.


* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.


* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - One and one quarter to two inches of rain is expected through Sunday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to
take action should flooding develop.


See the attached graphics.


Jeff, WB1AAL
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