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River Flood Warning 105, NWS Jackson, MS

July 19, 2021Leake County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Jul 19, 2021, 9:30 AM CDT for Leake County, Mississippi. It took effect at Jul 19, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 19, 2021, 9:30 AM CDT (14:30 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 19, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 23, 2021, 9:01 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Leake County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove (WTGM6). The gauge peaked at 27.42 ft at Jul 21, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate20253007/1907/2007/2107/2207/2307/24
Action stage
24 ft
Minor stage
25 ft
Moderate stage
31.5 ft
Major stage
33 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02483000, 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.

874 
WGUS44 KJAN 191430
FLWJAN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
930 AM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021

...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

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 8 PM CDT.

&&


MSC079-200230-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0105.210720T0000Z-210723T0652Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0000Z.210721T0600Z.210722T1251Z.NO/
930 AM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* From this evening to late Thursday night.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 26.0 feet early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Agricultural land and low areas along and 
  near the river begin to flood.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  22.2  Mon 9 am CDT 25.7  26.0  25.1         





&&

LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$

2
8 follow-up statements
572 
WGUS84 KJAN 200036
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
736 PM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

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 Tuesday morning at 9 AM CDT.

&&


MSC079-201245-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210723T0651Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0223Z.210721T0600Z.210722T1251Z.NO/
736 PM CDT Mon Jul 19 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 26.0 feet early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Agricultural land and low areas along and 
  near the river begin to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.0 
  feet on 04/15/2014.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  24.7  Mon 7 pm CDT 25.9  25.8  23.0         





&&

LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$

SB
390 
WGUS84 KJAN 201553
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1053 AM CDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

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 8 PM CDT.

&&


MSC079-210400-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210724T0600Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0305Z.210721T1200Z.210723T1200Z.NO/
1053 AM CDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5 feet 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river is 
  flooding.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  26.0  Tue 10 am CD 27.5  27.0  24.3         





&&

LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$

2
006 
WGUS84 KJAN 210100
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
800 PM CDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

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 Wednesday morning at 9 AM CDT.

&&


MSC079-211300-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210724T0600Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0305Z.210721T1800Z.210723T1200Z.NO/
800 PM CDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 26.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river is 
  flooding.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  26.8  Tue 7 pm CDT 27.5  26.5  23.4         





&&

LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$

SB
761 
WGUS84 KJAN 211412
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
912 AM CDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

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 8 PM CDT.

&&


MSC079-220215-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210724T0600Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0305Z.210721T1800Z.210723T1200Z.NO/
912 AM CDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 27.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5 feet 
  this afternoon.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  27.4  Wed 9 am CDT 27.4  25.0  19.1         





&&

LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$

2
602 
WGUS84 KJAN 220038
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
738 PM CDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in 
Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

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 at 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC079-221245-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210724T0600Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0305Z.210721T1445Z.210723T1200Z.NO/
738 PM CDT Wed Jul 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 6:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 27.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday 
  morning and continue falling to 16.2 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river is 
  flooding.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  27.3  Wed 6 pm CDT 26.3  21.4  18.2         





&&

LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$
647 
WGUS84 KJAN 221418
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
Issued by National Weather Service Shreveport LA
918 AM CDT Thu Jul 22 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following creek in 
Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near creek banks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM CDT.

&&


MSC079-230330-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210724T0000Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0305Z.210721T1445Z.210723T1200Z.NO/
918 AM CDT Thu Jul 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum creek stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 27.4 feet.
* Forecast...The creek is expected to fall below flood stage Friday 
  morning and continue falling to 15.5 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...Minor flooding to diminish and end through Friday morning.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  26.8  Thu 9 am CDT 25.0  19.0  17.2         





&&

LAT...LON 3265 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$

VIII/KSHV
455 
WGUS84 KJAN 230033
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
733 PM CDT Thu Jul 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in 
Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 745 AM CDT.

&&


MSC079-231245-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210724T0600Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0305Z.210721T1445Z.210723T1200Z.NO/
733 PM CDT Thu Jul 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 15.2 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river is 
  flooding.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  26.5  Thu 7 pm CDT 21.4  18.0  16.6         





&&

LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$
957 
WGUS84 KJAN 231401
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
901 AM CDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

MSC079-231515-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0105.000000T0000Z-210723T1401Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210720T0305Z.210721T1445Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
901 AM CDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.2 feet by next 
  Wednesday morning.

&&


                 Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove     25.0  24.5  Fri 8 am CDT 19.0  17.2  16.2         





&&

LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
      3258 8953 3263 8960

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 18, 7:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSimpson49 min
Jul 19, 3:18 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANSharkey57 min
Jul 19, 4:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANYazoo59 min
Jul 19, 4:15 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANWashington3 hr
Jul 19, 4:44 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLauderdale61 min
Jul 19, 5:07 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANKemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton3 hr
Jul 19, 7:15 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLauderdale45 min
Jul 19, 9:00 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANScott2 hr
Jul 19, 9:53 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANClarke4 days
Jul 19, 2:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLincoln26 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.