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River Flood Warning 140, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Apr 12, 2020, 8:03 PM CDT for Attala County, Mississippi. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 9:15 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 12, 2020, 8:03 PM CDT (01:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 13, 2020, 9:15 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2020, 9:13 PM CDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Attala County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Yockanookany River near Kosciusko (KSCM6).
- Action stage
- 14 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 21.5 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02484000, 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 Apr 12, 6:46 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 6:46 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 12, 4:19 PM CDT, 3 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 419 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-MSZ032-034>038-040>044-047>049- 132130- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Choctaw-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston- Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Warren-Hinds-Rankin- 419 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Through the remainder of this afternoon, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. MSZ019-025>031-033-132130- Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes- Oktibbeha- 419 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through this evening FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through this evening, severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Through the remainder of this afternoon, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through this evening. MSZ018-132130- Bolivar- 419 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through this evening FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Through the remainder of this afternoon, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through this evening. MSZ039-045-046-050>052-132130- Noxubee-Neshoba-Kemper-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale- 419 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and east central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Moderate TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through this evening FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Through the remainder of this afternoon NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through this evening, significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Some thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to at least golf ball size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Through the remainder of this afternoon, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through this evening. LAZ023>025-MSZ053-054-059>062-072-132130- Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams- Franklin MS-Lincoln-Marion- 419 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through this evening NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through this evening. MSZ055>058-063>066-073-074-132130- Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington- Jones-Lamar-Forrest- 419 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Moderate TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through this evening NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Some thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to at least golf ball size. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through this evening. LAZ026-132130- Concordia- 419 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Monday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through this evening NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS THREAT...Elevated TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight The rest of this afternoon through this evening, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) The rest of this afternoon through tonight, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday night through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .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 remainder of the afternoon through this evening. 15 && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *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. *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. *NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS* Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts greater than 50 mph. Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile vehicles. Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph. High profile vehicles could also be affected. ...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 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/ ...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
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 12, 5:15 PM CDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before
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</html>Local storm report, Apr 12, 5:42 PM CDT, 2 hours 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
542 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0432 PM TORNADO 5 NNE SEMINARY 31.62N 89.46W
04/12/2020 COVINGTON MS EMERGENCY MNGR
DAMAGE TO HOMES AND POWER POLES.
0423 PM TORNADO 4 S COLLINS 31.59N 89.56W
04/12/2020 COVINGTON MS EMERGENCY MNGR
DESTROYED BUILDING.
0421 PM TORNADO 4 SSW COLLINS 31.58N 89.58W
04/12/2020 COVINGTON MS EMERGENCY MNGR
DAMAGE TO HOMES AND POWER POLES.
&&Local storm report, Apr 12, 6:19 PM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
619 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0120 PM TSTM WND DMG RENFROE 32.86N 89.45W
04/12/2020 LEAKE MS LAW ENFORCEMENT
MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AROUND RENFROE.
&&Local storm report, Apr 12, 6:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
622 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0610 PM FLASH FLOOD 1 SW RENFROE 32.85N 89.46W
04/12/2020 LEAKE MS LAW ENFORCEMENT
WATER ACROSS THE SOUTHBOUND LANE OF HWY 25.
&&Local storm report, Apr 12, 6:26 PM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
626 PM CDT SUN APR 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0610 PM FLASH FLOOD 3 N EDINBURG 32.85N 89.34W
04/12/2020 LEAKE MS LAW ENFORCEMENT
WATER REPORTED OVER A PORTION OF REMUS ROAD.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 7:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | JAN | Kemper | 21 min |
| Apr 12, 7:57 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton | 3 hr |
| Apr 12, 8:03 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 16 days |
| Apr 12, 8:03 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 17 days |
| Apr 12, 8:03 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 21 days |
| Apr 12, 8:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 25 min |
| Apr 12, 8:42 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Lowndes | 71 hr |
| Apr 12, 8:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Washington | 76 min |
| Apr 12, 8:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Bolivar | 74 min |
| Apr 12, 9:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Issaquena, Sharkey | 51 min |
| Apr 12, 9:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Sunflower | 53 min |
| Apr 12, 9:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Grenada, Leflore | 54 min |
| Apr 12, 9:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo | 61 min |
| Apr 12, 10:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Carroll, Choctaw, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster | 55 min |
| Apr 12, 10:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Attala, Leake, Madison | 63 min |
| Apr 12, 10:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Claiborne, Hinds, Rankin | 56 min |
| Apr 12, 10:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Winston | 80 min |
| Apr 12, 11:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Kemper, Neshoba, Noxubee, Winston | 47 min |
| Apr 12, 11:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah, Rankin, Simpson, Smith | 39 min |
| Apr 12, 8:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Morehouse | 61 min |
| Apr 12, 8:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | West Carroll | 37 min |
| Apr 12, 8:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Ashley | 67 min |
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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.