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River Flood Warning 47, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Feb 20, 2019, 5:16 PM CST for Clarke County, Mississippi. It took effect at Feb 21, 2019, 5:13 AM CST. It was in force for 69 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2019, 5:16 PM CST (23:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 21, 2019, 5:13 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2019, 1:51 AM CST
- In force
- 69 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Clarke County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 125 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Chickasawhay River at Enterprise (ENSM6). The gauge peaked at 29.17 ft at Feb 22, 2019, 8:00 PM CST.
- Action stage
- 24 ft
- Minor stage
- 25 ft
- Moderate stage
- 30 ft
- Major stage
- 41 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02477000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 20, 4:34 PM CST, 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 20, 4:34 PM CST, 42 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 506 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-034-040-211115- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar- Washington-Issaquena- 506 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, northwest Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today Showers and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rain today will result in possible flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor to moderate river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Additional rounds of heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday through Saturday, especially for locations in northern Mississippi, far southeast Arkansas, and far northeast Louisiana. Localized flash flooding will be possible through this time, and minor to moderate river flooding will likely continue. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible during the day on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in western and central Mississippi along and west of the Interstate 55 corridor. Hail up to the size of quarters and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph will be the primary hazards. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in Mississippi north of Highway 84. This potential weather event is still several days away, so be sure to stay tuned for updates to the forecast. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region Friday and Saturday. MSZ019-025>030-035-036-041-211115- Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay- Humphreys-Holmes-Sharkey- 506 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain today will likely result in areas of flash flooding. Some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor to moderate river flooding is also likely. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Additional rounds of heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday through Saturday, especially for locations in northern Mississippi, far southeast Arkansas, and far northeast Louisiana. Localized flash flooding will be possible through this time, and minor to moderate river flooding will likely continue. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible during the day on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in western and central Mississippi along and west of the Interstate 55 corridor. Hail up to the size of quarters and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph will be the primary hazards. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in Mississippi north of Highway 84. This potential weather event is still several days away, so be sure to stay tuned for updates to the forecast. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region Friday and Saturday. MSZ031>033-037>039-211115- Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-Noxubee- 506 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible through Noon today. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail, but a tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain today will likely result in areas of flash flooding. Some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor to moderate river flooding is also likely. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Additional rounds of heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday through Saturday, especially for locations in northern Mississippi, far southeast Arkansas, and far northeast Louisiana. Localized flash flooding will be possible through this time, and minor to moderate river flooding will likely continue. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible during the day on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in western and central Mississippi along and west of the Interstate 55 corridor. Hail up to the size of quarters and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph will be the primary hazards. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in Mississippi north of Highway 84. This potential weather event is still several days away, so be sure to stay tuned for updates to the forecast. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region today and Saturday. MSZ042>048-053-059>061-211115- Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Claiborne- Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS- 506 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible through Noon today. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and hail, but a tornado cannot be ruled out. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Showers and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rain today will result in possible flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor to moderate river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Additional rounds of heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday through Saturday, especially for locations in northern Mississippi, far southeast Arkansas, and far northeast Louisiana. Localized flash flooding will be possible through this time, and minor to moderate river flooding will likely continue. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible during the day on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in western and central Mississippi along and west of the Interstate 55 corridor. Hail up to the size of quarters and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph will be the primary hazards. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in Mississippi north of Highway 84. This potential weather event is still several days away, so be sure to stay tuned for updates to the forecast. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region today, Friday and Saturday. MSZ049>052-054>058-062>066-072>074-211115- Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke- Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar- Forrest- 506 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today Severe thunderstorms are possible through early this afternoon. Some thunderstorms could produce tornadoes, damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, and hail up to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Showers and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rain today will result in possible flash flooding, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor to moderate river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Additional rounds of heavy rainfall will be possible Thursday through Saturday, especially for locations in northern Mississippi, far southeast Arkansas, and far northeast Louisiana. Localized flash flooding will be possible through this time, and minor to moderate river flooding will likely continue. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible during the day on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in western and central Mississippi along and west of the Interstate 55 corridor. Hail up to the size of quarters and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph will be the primary hazards. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday, especially across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and areas in Mississippi north of Highway 84. This potential weather event is still several days away, so be sure to stay tuned for updates to the forecast. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations may be needed for portions of the region today, Friday and Saturday. NF && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *FLOODING* Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely. Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely. Limited...Localized flash flooding is possible. *SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible. Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. ...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)... NWS JAN Home page... https://www.weather.gov/jan Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page... https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe Latest Weather Briefing... https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing Find NWS JAN on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS Follow NWS JAN on Twitter... @NWSJacksonMS Follow NWS JAN on Youtube... https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss ...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES... Current Watches and Warnings... https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain Observed Precipitation Images... https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps River Forecast Center... https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/ Significant River Flood Outlook... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml Excessive Rainfall Discussion... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html Day 1 through 7 QPF... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml QPF Discussion... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html ...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES... Storm Prediction Center (SPC)... https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ Meso Analysis... https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/ Day 1 through 3 Outlooks... https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ Storm Reports... https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/
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Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 7:34 PM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Carroll, Leflore | 23 days |
| Feb 19, 8:49 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Clay | 6 hr |
| Feb 19, 10:29 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Bolivar | 46 min |
| Feb 20, 12:44 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Bolivar, Issaquena, Washington | 2 hr |
| Feb 20, 1:41 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Leflore, Sunflower | 2 hr |
| Feb 20, 4:20 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Holmes | 25 min |
| Feb 20, 6:42 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Montgomery, Webster | 3 hr |
| Feb 20, 7:06 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 24 min |
| Feb 20, 7:26 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson | 34 min |
| Feb 20, 7:37 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Rankin, Simpson, Smith | 38 min |
| Feb 20, 8:11 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Simpson | 3 hr |
| Feb 20, 8:11 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Scott, Smith | 34 min |
| Feb 20, 8:38 AM CST | Tornado Warning | JAN | Newton, Scott | 24 min |
| Feb 20, 8:59 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 31 min |
| Feb 20, 9:01 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Newton, Rankin, Scott, Smith | 4 hr |
| Feb 20, 9:01 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lawrence | 29 min |
| Feb 20, 9:12 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson, Smith | 4 hr |
| Feb 20, 9:20 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada, Montgomery and 2 more | 4 hr |
| Feb 20, 9:27 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Scott, Smith | 21 min |
| Feb 20, 9:38 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Kemper, Leake, Neshoba, Noxubee, Winston | 4 hr |
| Feb 20, 10:22 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Newton | 4 hr |
| Feb 20, 10:49 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Sharkey | 161 days |
| Feb 20, 11:18 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jones | 27 min |
| Feb 20, 11:38 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Clarke | 37 min |
| Feb 20, 12:00 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Covington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion | 3 hr |
| Feb 20, 12:08 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lamar | 37 min |
| Feb 20, 4:52 PM CST | Flash Flood Watch | JAN | Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada and 14 more | 3 days |
| Feb 19, 10:11 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Morehouse | 49 min |
| Feb 19, 10:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Morehouse | 26 min |
| Feb 19, 11:04 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Morehouse | 56 min |
| Feb 20, 5:21 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | West Carroll | 24 min |
| Feb 19, 8:57 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Ashley | 33 min |
| Feb 19, 9:27 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Ashley | 18 min |
| Feb 19, 9:48 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Chicot | 27 min |
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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.