Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 10, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Mar 3, 2021, 10:50 AM CST for Hinds County, Warren County, Mississippi. It took effect at Mar 8, 2021, 7:42 AM CST. It was in force for 16 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2021, 10:50 AM CST (16:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 8, 2021, 7:42 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 24, 2021, 11:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 16 days
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Hinds County, MS, Warren County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Big Black River near Bovina (BOVM6). The gauge peaked at 24.55 ft at Mar 10, 2021, 12:00 PM CST.
- Action stage
- 27 ft
- Minor stage
- 28 ft
- Moderate stage
- 38 ft
- Major stage
- 40 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07290000, 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.
210
WGUS44 KJAN 031650
FLWJAN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1050 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 7 PM CST.
&&
MSC049-149-040500-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0010.210308T1342Z-000000T0000Z/
/BOVM6.1.ER.210308T1342Z.210310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Big Black River Near Bovina.
* From Monday morning until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 22.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday
morning and continue rising to 30.0 feet by next Tuesday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Big Black River
Bovina 28.0 22.7 Wed 10 am CS 24.2 25.3 26.2
&&
LAT...LON 3217 9093 3224 9078 3256 9064 3245 9052
3218 9065 3204 9102
$$
26 follow-up statements
742
WGUS84 KJAN 040259
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
859 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
Counties.
Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning between 8 AM and
10 AM CST.
&&
MSC089-163-041700-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0008.210304T1300Z-000000T0000Z/
/BTAM6.2.ER.210304T1300Z.210307T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bentonia.
* From Thursday morning until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning and continue rising to a crest of 25.5 feet
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Minor low land flooding occurs along the
river.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Low lying woodland areas along the river
begin to flood.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural land is
occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Big Black River
Bentonia 22.0 20.7 Wed 8 pm CST 23.2 24.9 25.5
&&
LAT...LON 3256 9064 3281 9012 3290 9006 3285 8987
3272 8996 3245 9052
$$
MSC049-149-041700-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0010.210308T1400Z-000000T0000Z/
/BOVM6.1.ER.210308T1400Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bovina.
* From Monday morning until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday
morning and continue rising to near 30.0 feet by Tuesday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, low-lying agricultural land near the river
begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Big Black River
Bovina 28.0 23.2 Wed 8 pm CST 24.4 25.5 26.4
&&
LAT...LON 3217 9093 3224 9078 3256 9064 3245 9052
3218 9065 3204 9102
$$
MSC007-051-041700-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210302T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below
18.0 feet by Monday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Big Black River
West 15.0 19.0 Wed 7 pm CST 19.1 18.8 18.6
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
NF731
WGUS84 KJAN 041654
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1054 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.
Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
Counties.
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 7 PM CST.
&&
MSC049-149-050500-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0010.210308T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/BOVM6.1.ER.210308T0900Z.210310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bovina.
* From late Sunday night until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM CST Thursday the stage was 23.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Monday morning and continue rising to 30.0 feet Tuesday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
Bovina 28.0 23.8 Thu 10 am CS 25.1 26.6 27.5
&&
LAT...LON 3217 9093 3224 9078 3256 9064 3245 9052
3218 9065 3204 9102
$$
MSC089-163-050500-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BTAM6.2.ER.210305T0448Z.210307T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bentonia.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 25.5 feet Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural land is
occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
Bentonia 22.0 20.9 Thu 10 am CS 23.0 25.1 25.5
&&
LAT...LON 3256 9064 3281 9012 3290 9006 3285 8987
3272 8996 3245 9052
$$
MSC007-051-050500-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210302T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1054 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to very slowly fall.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
West 15.0 18.8 Thu 9 am CST 18.7 18.3 17.8
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
2575
WGUS84 KJAN 050150
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
750 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
Counties.
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 800 AM CST.
&&
MSC089-163-051400-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BTAM6.2.ER.210305T1617Z.210307T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bentonia.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 25.5 feet
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural land is
occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
Bentonia 22.0 21.0 Thu 7 pm CST 23.1 25.3 25.4
&&
LAT...LON 3256 9064 3281 9012 3290 9006 3285 8987
3272 8996 3245 9052
$$
MSC007-051-051400-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210302T1545Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Thousands of acres of agricultural land are
under water.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
West 15.0 18.6 Thu 6 pm CST 18.3 17.8 17.4
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
MSC049-149-051400-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0010.210308T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/BOVM6.1.ER.210308T0900Z.210310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bovina.
* From late Sunday night until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 24.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Monday morning and continue rising to 30.0 feet Wednesday morning.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
Bovina 28.0 24.1 Thu 7 pm CST 25.5 26.9 27.7
&&
LAT...LON 3217 9093 3224 9078 3256 9064 3245 9052
3218 9065 3204 9102
$$912
WGUS84 KJAN 051626
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1026 AM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
Counties.
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM CST.
&&
MSC089-163-060430-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210309T0731Z/
/BTAM6.1.ER.210306T1500Z.210307T1200Z.210308T1930Z.NO/
1026 AM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bentonia.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 10:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 23.0 feet Sunday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Black River
Bentonia 22.0 21.1 Fri 10 am CS 22.2 23.0 22.1
&&
LAT...LON 3256 9064 3281 9012 3290 9006 3285 8987
3272 8996 3245 9052
$$
MSC007-051-060430-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210308T1716Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210302T1545Z.210308T0515Z.NO/
1026 AM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Sunday evening and continue falling to 10.0 feet by Wednesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Black River
West 15.0 18.2 Fri 9 am CST 17.4 16.2 13.8
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
MSC049-149-060430-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0010.210309T0000Z-210309T1800Z/
/BOVM6.1.ER.210309T0000Z.210309T0000Z.210309T0600Z.NO/
1026 AM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bovina.
* From Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 24.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 28.0 feet Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land near the river
begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Black River
Bovina 28.0 24.3 Fri 10 am CS 24.7 26.0 27.9
&&
LAT...LON 3217 9093 3224 9078 3256 9064 3245 9052
3218 9065 3204 9102
$$
2003
WGUS84 KJAN 060021
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
621 PM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 700 AM CST.
&&
MSC049-149-061230-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0010.210309T0000Z-210309T1800Z/
/BOVM6.1.ER.210309T0000Z.210309T0000Z.210309T0600Z.NO/
621 PM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River Near Bovina.
* From Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 5:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 28.0 feet Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land near the river
begins to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Black River
Bovina 28.0 24.4 Fri 5 pm CST 24.9 26.6 28.0
&&
LAT...LON 3217 9093 3224 9078 3256 9064 3245 9052
3218 9065 3204 9102
$$
LP661
WGUS84 KJAN 061739
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1139 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
Counties.
Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
MSC089-163-061845-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210306T1739Z/
/BTAM6.2.ER.210305T1617Z.210307T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210306T1739Z/
/BTAM6.1.ER.210306T1500Z.210307T1200Z.210308T1930Z.NO/
1139 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Big Black River Near Bentonia has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Black River Near Bentonia.
* At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.9 feet Thursday
morning.
...The Flood Warning for the Big Black River Near Bentonia has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Black River Near Bentonia.
* At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.9 feet Thursday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Big Black River
Bentonia 22.0 21.1 Sat 10 am CS 21.0 20.0 18.0
&&
LAT...LON 3256 9064 3281 9012 3290 9006 3285 8987
3272 8996 3245 9052
$$
MSC015-083-061845-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210306T1739Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210304T1800Z.210307T0000Z.NO/
1139 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Yalobusha At Whaley has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 19.9 feet Thursday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 20.8 Sat 10 am CS 20.6 20.3 20.2
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
MSC049-149-061845-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0010.210309T0000Z-210306T1739Z/
/BOVM6.1.ER.210309T0000Z.210309T0000Z.210309T0600Z.NO/
1139 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Big Black River Near Bovina has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Black River Near Bovina.
* At 10:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Big Black River
Bovina 28.0 24.4 Sat 10 am CS 24.5 24.2 23.5
&&
LAT...LON 3217 9093 3224 9078 3256 9064 3245 9052
3218 9065 3204 9102
$$
JNEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 7:09 PM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Madison, Yazoo | 21 days |
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Sources
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