Tornado Tracker Shows Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Virginia and West Virginia
The National Weather Service has issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and flood warnings across parts of Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Illinois amid ongoing severe weather in the United States, with updates available through tornado tracker monitoring.
Current Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Montgomery County, Virginia, with a storm over Claytor Dam moving east-southeast at 15 mph and producing up to 60 mph wind gusts that could damage trees. [1] The warning noted hazard of up to 60 mph wind gusts from radar indicated source. [1] Impact includes expect wind damage to trees. [1] Locations impacted include Pilot, Graysontown, Claytor Dam, Childress, and Claytor Lake State Park. [1] A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for central Greenbrier County in southeastern West Virginia, with a storm near Quinwood moving east at 30 mph producing 60 mph wind gusts capable of damaging roofs, siding and trees. [4] The warning covers central Greenbrier County in southeastern West Virginia until 230 PM EDT. [4] At 124 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Duo, or near Quinwood, moving east at 30 mph. [4] Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts from radar indicated source. [4] Impact includes expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. [4] Locations impacted include Rupert, Quinwood, Renick, Neola, Falling Spring, and Beartown State. [4] Tornado tracker reports continue to follow these moving systems across the affected counties.
Ongoing Flood Warnings in the Midwest
{IMAGE_2} A flood warning remains in effect until 5:00 PM EDT for North Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio due to excessive rainfall, with minor flooding on the West Fork of Duck Creek at Macksburg where the gage read 13.3 feet. [2] Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues in North Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio until 500 PM EDT. [2] Impacts include flooding of West Fork of Duck Creek. [2] At 127 PM EDT, the automated gage on West Fork of Duck Creek at Macksburg was in minor flood with a reading of 13.3 feet and slowly cresting. [2] At a stage of 13 feet, Main Street near the creek floods. [2] Some locations that will experience flooding include Macksburg. [2] Minor flooding is forecast for the Mississippi River at multiple locations including Canton, Clarksville, Saverton, Winfield and Hannibal, with the flood warning for the Mississippi River at Canton extended from Thursday morning to Sunday afternoon. [5] The flood warning is extended for the Mississippi River at Canton, Clarksville, Saverton, Winfield, and Hannibal. [5] River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. [5] Minor flooding is forecast for the Mississippi River at Canton from Thursday morning to Sunday afternoon. [5] Impacts include minor flooding. [5]
California Prepares for Powerful El Niño
California has declared a statewide emergency in preparation for a potentially record-breaking El Niño event that could bring severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and coastal erosion. [3] California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency as the state braces for a potentially unprecedented El Niño. [3] The emergency proclamation enables California to deploy resources in anticipation of potentially severe winter weather events, encompassing flooding, landslides, and coastal erosion. [3] The emerging El Niño event is already breaking records, and forecasters expect it to continue to strengthen, potentially becoming the strongest in recorded history. [3] El Niño phenomena may result in elevated surf conditions and severe weather events affecting the state. [3] Early, coordinated, and targeted preparedness actions are needed to protect Californians, critical infrastructure, agricultural lands, natural resources, and the State’s economy. [3] California is strongest when we look out for one another. [3] Giving communities the support they need, giving first responders the tools to do their jobs, and giving families the confidence that their state is ready. [3] State agencies have received directives to position sandbags, pumps, and additional flood mitigation apparatus, whereas Caltrans will ready road-closure and snow-removal apparatus along susceptible thoroughfares. [3] The California National Guard is being mobilized to provide support for flood response, search-and-rescue operations, and logistical assistance as circumstances may require. [3]
Affected Locations and Impacts
Locations impacted by the Virginia thunderstorm include Pilot, Graysontown, Claytor Dam, Childress, and Claytor Lake State Park. [1] Locations impacted by the West Virginia thunderstorm include Rupert, Quinwood, Renick, Neola, Falling Spring, and Beartown State. [4] Some locations that will experience flooding in Ohio include Macksburg. [2] The flood warning covers North Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio. [2] The Mississippi River flood warning covers Canton, Clarksville, Saverton, Winfield, and Hannibal. [5] In California, counties impacted include Santa Barbara County, which had sustained considerable damage from recent storm activity. [3] Residential properties spanning from southern Orange County through Malibu experienced significant flooding and structural damage. [3] Coastal erosion has progressively compromised the shoreline extending from Carlsbad to Long Beach. [3] Orange County administrators declared the activation of their emergency operations center. [3] Within San Diego County, Carlsbad issued a local emergency declaration to protect Carlsbad Boulevard, commonly referred to as Old Highway 101, from substantial coastal erosion. [3]
State and Federal Response Measures
The emergency proclamation enables California to deploy resources in anticipation of potentially severe winter weather events. [3] State agencies have received directives to position sandbags, pumps, and additional flood mitigation apparatus. [3] Caltrans will ready road-closure and snow-removal apparatus along susceptible thoroughfares. [3] The California National Guard is being mobilized to provide support for flood response, search-and-rescue operations, and logistical assistance as circumstances may require. [3] In conjunction with the statewide proclamation, the governor issued emergency declarations across several counties, including Santa Barbara County. [3] Orange County administrators declared the activation of their emergency operations center, a mandatory protocol triggered when multiple municipalities within the county issue local emergency declarations. [3] Within San Diego County, Carlsbad issued a local emergency declaration. [3]
What to watch next includes continued monitoring of the Mississippi River flood warning extended from Thursday morning to Sunday afternoon and the strengthening El Niño event with a 98% likelihood of reaching very strong conditions.
