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River Flood Warning 49, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Mar 10, 2016, 1:16 PM CST for Catahoula Parish, Concordia Parish, Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Mar 13, 2016, 6:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 10, 2016, 1:16 PM CST (19:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2016, 6:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 12, 2016, 11:50 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Catahoula Parish, LA, Concordia Parish, LA, Tensas Parish, LA
The radar
The Ft Polk radar (KPOE), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Tensas River at Clayton (CYNL1).
- Action stage
- 54 ft
- Minor stage
- 55 ft
- Moderate stage
- 58 ft
- Major stage
- 65 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07370190, 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.
786
WGUS44 KJAN 101916
FLWJAN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON, MS
116 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
...The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Tensas River At Tendal affecting Madison Parish
Tensas River At Clayton affecting Catahoula...Concordia and Tensas
Parishes
Bayou Macon Near Como affecting Franklin Parish
Boeuf River Near Alto affecting Richland Parish
Synopsis...
An upper low pressure continues to meander over northern
Mexico this morning. This low is producing a southerly fetch
at all levels of the atmosphere in the hydrologic service area.
This is continuing to pump in a moisture rich airmass into
the region. The upper low will make a slow eastward progress
into Texas and a series of upper disturbances will rotate around
producing multiple waves of convection over the service area.
The orientation of convective systems will allow for training
over the areas. Flash flooding will be a problem and significant
river flooding can be expected especially across South Mississippi.
Western portions of the area has already experieced extreme flash
flooding and near record small stream and river flooding. Weather
Prediction Center forecast rainfall for the next 72 hours show
an additional 4 to 8 inches over western portions of region.
South Mississippi can expect 3 to 7 inches while Central and East
Mississppi can expect 2 to 5 inches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive or walk through areas where water covers roadway! The
water may be deeper than it appears. Remember...Turn around, don't
drown!
Forecasts are based on rainfall that has occurred and that which is
forecast to occur. 48 hours of forecast rainfall is used for
most sites.
Additional information is available at:
http://ahps.srh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=jan
The next regularly scheduled update is expected tonight between 8 and
10 PM.
&&
LAC065-120116-
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/TDGL1.3.ER.160311T0224Z.160312T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Tensas River At Tendal
* from this evening until further notice.
* At 11:30 AM Thursday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by this evening
and will continue to rise to near 30.5 feet by Saturday evening.
This crest exceeds the May of 1991 flood.
* Impact...River is spilling over it banks and will flood areas
not affected since 1991.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Tensas River
Tendal 25 19.1 Thu 11 AM 28.7 30.4 30.3 30.5 06 PM 03/12
&&
LAT...LON 3224 9148 3240 9143 3254 9139 3254 9131
3254 9121 3224 9127
$$
LAC025-029-107-120116-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0049.160313T1700Z-000000T0000Z/
/CYNL1.1.ER.160313T1700Z.160313T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Tensas River At Clayton
* from Sunday afternoon until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 39.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 55.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
Sunday afternoon. This crest is the highest the river has been
since 1991.
* Impact...At 55.0 feet...Lowland and agricultural flooding is
occurring in areas not protected by levees.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Tensas River
Clayton 55 39.2 Thu 11 AM 43.3 50.1 54.8 55.0 06 PM 03/13
&&
LAT...LON 3173 9174 3180 9164 3194 9165 3189 9150
3170 9151 3160 9170
$$
LAC041-120116-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0050.160311T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/COGL1.1.ER.160311T1200Z.160312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
116 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Bayou Macon Near Como
* from Friday morning until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM Thursday the stage was 50.2 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 62.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow
morning and will continue to rise to near 65.0 feet by early
Saturday afternoon.
* Flood history...This crest exceeds the previous crest of 64.5 feet
on Sep 5 2008 which occurred when Gustav moved across NE Louisiana.
* Impact...At 65.0 feet...Widespread flooding of farm and agricultural
land is occurring. Several thousand acres are inundated by the bayou
not including stand water from the heavy rainfall.
* Impact...At 62.0 feet...Minor overbank flooding is occurring along
and near the river.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Bayou Macon River
Como 62 50.2 Thu 11 AM 62.0 65.0 65.0 65.0 12 PM 03/12
&&
LAT...LON 3201 9170 3240 9157 3240 9143 3225 9148
3201 9155 3194 9165
$$
LAC083-120116-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ALGL1.1.ER.160310T0413Z.160310T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
116 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Boeuf River Near Alto.
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 28.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is near crest and should begin to fall
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2 feet
on May 28 1995.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Minor lowland and agricultural flooding is
occurring along and near the river.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Boeuf River
Alto 25 29.7 Thu 11 AM 26.8 25.5 25.5 Near Crest
&&
LAT...LON 3212 9202 3233 9206 3265 9177 3259 9162
3230 9185 3218 9184
$$4 follow-up statements
135
WGUS84 KJAN 110408
FLSJAN
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON, MS
1008 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tensas River At Clayton affecting Catahoula...Concordia and Tensas
Parishes
Bayou Macon Near Como affecting Franklin Parish
Tensas River At Tendal affecting Madison Parish
Boeuf River Near Alto affecting Richland Parish
Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity affecting Franklin Parish
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive or walk through areas where water covers roadway! The
water may be deeper than it appears. Remember...Turn around, don't
drown!
Forecasts are based on rainfall that has occurred and that which is
forecast to occur. 24 hours of forecast rainfall is used for
most sites.
The next regularly scheduled update is expected between 8 and 10 AM.
&&
LAC065-121008-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TDGL1.3.ER.160311T1324Z.160312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tensas River At Tendal
* until further notice.
* At 9:30 PM Thursday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow
morning and will continue to rise to near 30.5 feet by Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Several thousand acres of agricultural and
farmland become inundated.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Tensas River
Tendal 25 21.9 Thu 09 PM 24.6 30.5 29.2 30.5 06 AM 03/12
&&
LAT...LON 3224 9148 3240 9143 3254 9139 3254 9131
3254 9121 3224 9127
$$
LAC025-029-107-121008-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0049.160313T1700Z-160316T0800Z/
/CYNL1.1.ER.160313T1700Z.160313T1700Z.160315T1700Z.NO/
1008 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tensas River At Clayton
* from Sunday afternoon to late Tuesday night.
* At 9:00 PM Thursday the stage was 42.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 55.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 55.0 feet...Lowland and agricultural flooding is
occurring in areas not protected by levees.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Tensas River
Clayton 55 42.1 Thu 09 PM 43.3 50.0 54.9 55.0 06 PM 03/13
&&
LAT...LON 3173 9174 3180 9164 3194 9165 3189 9150
3170 9151 3160 9170
$$
LAC041-121008-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0050.160311T2334Z-000000T0000Z/
/COGL1.1.ER.160311T2334Z.160313T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1008 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Macon Near Como
* from Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM Thursday the stage was 55.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 62.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow
afternoon and will continue to rise to near 65.0 feet by Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 65.0 feet...Widespread flooding of farm and agricultural
land is occurring. Several thousand acres are inundated.
* Impact...At 62.0 feet...Minor overbank flooding is occurring along
and near the river.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Bayou Macon River
Como 62 55.0 Thu 09 PM 58.4 64.4 65.0 65.0 06 PM 03/12
&&
LAT...LON 3201 9170 3240 9157 3240 9143 3225 9148
3201 9155 3194 9165
$$
LAC083-121008-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ALGL1.1.ER.160310T0413Z.160311T0200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Boeuf River Near Alto
* until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM Thursday the stage was 30.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue falling.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Minor lowland and agricultural flooding is
occurring along and near the river.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Boeuf River
Alto 25 30.3 Thu 09 PM 26.3 25.3 25.6
&&
LAT...LON 3212 9202 3233 9206 3265 9177 3259 9162
3230 9185 3218 9184
$$
LAC041-121007-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NECL1.3.ER.160310T1839Z.160318T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1008 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity
* until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 50.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 63.5 feet by
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 60.0 feet...Extensive flooding of farm and agricultural
lands are occurring. Thousands of acres are underwater.
* Impact...At 55.0 feet...Several thousand acres of farm and
agricultural land are inundated.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date
Boeuf River
Fort Necessity 50 50.6 Thu 08 PM 51.4 54.9 57.1 63.5 06 AM 03/18
&&
LAT...LON 3186 9180 3196 9192 3205 9201 3212 9202
3218 9184 3195 9179
$$944
WGUS84 KJAN 111707
FLSJAN
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON, MS
1107 AM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tensas River At Tendal affecting Madison Parish
Tensas River At Clayton affecting Catahoula...Concordia and Tensas
Parishes
Bayou Macon Near Como affecting Franklin Parish
Boeuf River Near Alto affecting Richland Parish
Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity affecting Franklin Parish
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive or walk through areas where water covers roadway! The
water may be deeper than it appears. Remember...Turn around, don't
drown!
Forecasts are based on rainfall that has occurred and that which is
forecast to occur. 48 hours of forecast rainfall is used for
most sites.
Additional information is available at:
http://ahps.srh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=jan
The next regularly scheduled update is expected tonight between 8 and
10 PM.
&&
LAC065-122307-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TDGL1.3.ER.160311T2315Z.160312T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tensas River At Tendal
* until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM Friday the stage was 23.3 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late this
afternoon and will continue to rise to near 27.0 feet by early
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Several thousand acres of agricultural and
farmland become inundated.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Tensas River
Tendal 25 23.3 Fri 10 AM 27.0 26.6 26.2 27.0 12 PM 03/12
&&
LAT...LON 3224 9148 3240 9143 3254 9139 3254 9131
3254 9121 3224 9127
$$
LAC025-029-107-122306-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0049.160313T1100Z-000000T0000Z/
/CYNL1.1.ER.160313T1100Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1107 AM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tensas River At Clayton
* from Sunday morning until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 44.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 55.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 55.0 feet...Lowland and agricultural flooding is
occurring in areas not protected by levees.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Tensas River
Clayton 55 44.4 Fri 10 AM 49.9 55.0 55.0 55.0 06 AM 03/13
&&
LAT...LON 3173 9174 3180 9164 3194 9165 3189 9150
3170 9151 3160 9170
$$
LAC041-122306-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0050.160312T1124Z-000000T0000Z/
/COGL1.1.ER.160312T1124Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1107 AM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Macon Near Como
* from late tonight until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 58.1 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 62.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early tomorrow
and will continue to rise to near 64.5 feet by early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 65.0 feet...Widespread flooding of farm and agricultural
land is occurring. Several thousand acres are inundated.
* Impact...At 62.0 feet...Minor overbank flooding is occurring along
and near the river.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Bayou Macon River
Como 62 58.1 Fri 10 AM 62.1 64.5 64.5 64.5 12 PM 03/13
&&
LAT...LON 3201 9170 3240 9157 3240 9143 3225 9148
3201 9155 3194 9165
$$
LAC083-122306-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ALGL1.3.ER.160310T0413Z.160312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Boeuf River Near Alto
* until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 30.6 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.1 feet by this
evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Minor lowland and agricultural flooding is
occurring along and near the river.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Boeuf River
Alto 25 30.6 Fri 10 AM 30.4 28.3 28.5 31.1 06 PM 03/11
&&
LAT...LON 3212 9202 3233 9206 3265 9177 3259 9162
3230 9185 3218 9184
$$
LAC041-122306-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NECL1.3.ER.160310T1839Z.160318T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity
* until further notice.
* At 5:00 AM Friday the stage was 51.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 63.5 feet by
early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 60.0 feet...Extensive flooding of farm and agricultural
lands are occurring. Thousands of acres are underwater.
* Impact...At 55.0 feet...Several thousand acres of farm and
agricultural land are inundated.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Boeuf River
Fort Necessity 50 51.0 Fri 05 AM 55.0 57.2 58.8 63.5 12 PM 03/18
&&
LAT...LON 3186 9180 3196 9192 3205 9201 3212 9202
3218 9184 3195 9179
$$993
WGUS84 KJAN 120302
FLSJAN
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON, MS
902 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Tensas River At Clayton affecting Catahoula...Concordia and Tensas
Parishes
Bayou Macon Near Como affecting Franklin Parish
Boeuf River Near Alto affecting Richland Parish
Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity affecting Franklin Parish
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive or walk through areas where water covers roadway! The
water may be deeper than it appears. Remember...Turn around, don't
drown!
Forecasts are based on rainfall that has occurred and that which is
forecast to occur.
The next regularly scheduled update is expected between 8 and 10 AM.
&&
LAC025-029-107-130902-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0049.160313T1100Z-160316T0800Z/
/CYNL1.1.ER.160313T1100Z.160313T1100Z.160315T1700Z.NO/
902 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tensas River At Clayton
* from Sunday morning to late Tuesday night.
* At 7:00 PM Friday the stage was 45.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 55.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 55.0 feet...Lowland and agricultural flooding is
occurring in areas not protected by levees.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Tensas River
Clayton 55 45.8 Fri 07 PM 49.2 55.0 55.0 55.0 06 AM 03/13
&&
LAT...LON 3173 9174 3180 9164 3194 9165 3189 9150
3170 9151 3160 9170
$$
LAC041-130902-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0050.160312T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/COGL1.1.ER.160312T1600Z.160313T1100Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
902 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Bayou Macon Near Como
* from Saturday morning until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM Friday the stage was 59.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 62.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late tomorrow
morning and will continue to rise to near 64.5 feet by Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 62.0 feet...Minor overbank flooding is occurring along
and near the river.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Bayou Macon River
Como 62 59.8 Fri 07 PM 61.4 64.5 64.5 64.5 06 AM 03/13
&&
LAT...LON 3201 9170 3240 9157 3240 9143 3225 9148
3201 9155 3194 9165
$$
LAC083-130902-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ALGL1.3.ER.160310T0413Z.160311T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
902 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Boeuf River Near Alto
* until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM Friday the stage was 30.7 feet.
* Record flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested will continue falling.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Minor lowland and agricultural flooding is
occurring along and near the river.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Boeuf River
Alto 25 30.7 Fri 07 PM 29.5 27.8 28.7 Falling
&&
LAT...LON 3212 9202 3233 9206 3265 9177 3259 9162
3230 9185 3218 9184
$$
LAC041-130902-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NECL1.3.ER.160310T1839Z.160319T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
902 PM CST FRI MAR 11 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity
* until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM Friday the stage was 52.3 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 50.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 61.9 feet by
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 60.0 feet...Extensive flooding of farm and agricultural
lands are occurring. Thousands of acres are underwater.
* Impact...At 55.0 feet...Several thousand acres of farm and
agricultural land are inundated.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Boeuf River
Fort Necessity 50 52.3 Fri 07 PM 54.9 57.4 58.8 61.9 06 PM 03/19
&&
LAT...LON 3186 9180 3196 9192 3205 9201 3212 9202
3218 9184 3195 9179
$$404
WGUS84 KJAN 121750
FLSJAN
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON, MS
1150 AM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers
in Louisiana...
Tensas River At Clayton affecting Catahoula...Concordia and Tensas
Parishes
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive or walk through areas where water covers roadway! The
water may be deeper than it appears. Remember...Turn around, don't
drown!
Forecasts are based on rainfall that has occurred and that which is
forecast to occur. Routine 12 hours of forecast rainfall is used for
most sites.
Additional information is available at:
http://ahps.srh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=jan
The next regularly scheduled update is expected tonight between 8 and
10 PM.
&&
LAC025-029-107-121820-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-160316T0800Z/
/CYNL1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM CST SAT MAR 12 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Tensas River At Clayton.
* At 10:00 AM Saturday the stage was 47.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 55.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 52.1 feet
early Tuesday morning.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sun Mon Tue Crest Time Date
Tensas River
Clayton 55 47.2 Sat 10 AM 49.4 51.5 52.0 52.1 3/15
&&
LAT...LON 3173 9174 3180 9164 3194 9165 3189 9150
3170 9151 3160 9170
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 6:09 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Morehouse | 36 min |
| Mar 9, 6:15 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Morehouse | 6 hr |
| Mar 9, 9:17 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Morehouse, West Carroll | 28 min |
| Mar 9, 9:32 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Richland, West Carroll | 3 hr |
| Mar 9, 9:46 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | West Carroll | 29 min |
| Mar 10, 12:15 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Morehouse, Richland, West Carroll | 9 hr |
| Mar 10, 12:19 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | East Carroll | 3 hr |
| Mar 10, 12:30 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Richland | 28 days |
| Mar 10, 12:30 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Franklin | 66 days |
| Mar 10, 3:15 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | East Carroll, Madison | 5 hr |
| Mar 10, 7:46 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | East Carroll, Madison | 3 hr |
| Mar 10, 8:44 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Morehouse, Richland, West Carroll | 3 hr |
| Mar 10, 8:54 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Franklin | 4 hr |
| Mar 10, 9:27 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison, Tensas, West Carroll | 48 min |
| Mar 10, 9:36 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Madison, Tensas | 39 min |
| Mar 10, 9:38 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | East Carroll, Madison | 4 hr |
| Mar 10, 11:38 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Madison, Tensas | 4 days |
| Mar 10, 11:38 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Concordia | 22 days |
| Mar 10, 11:40 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Morehouse, Richland, West Carroll | 21 hr |
| Mar 10, 12:43 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Franklin | 6 hr |
| Mar 10, 1:03 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | East Carroll, Madison | 6 hr |
| Mar 10, 1:15 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia | 6 hr |
| Mar 10, 1:16 PM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Madison | 32 hr |
| Mar 10, 1:16 PM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Franklin | 4 days |
| Mar 10, 1:30 PM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Catahoula, Concordia | 29 days |
| Mar 10, 1:32 PM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia | 19 days |
| Mar 10, 1:43 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Madison, Tensas | 6 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.