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River Flood Warning 112, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Aug 29, 2021, 10:31 AM CDT for Leake County, Mississippi. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 17 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2021, 10:31 AM CDT (15:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 19, 2021, 10:31 AM CDT
- In force
- 17 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), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Pearl River near Carthage (CARM6). The gauge peaked at 16.40 ft at Sep 6, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 27 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02482550, 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.
655
WGUS44 KJAN 291531
FLWJAN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 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.
Yockanookany River Near Kosciusko affecting Attala County.
Pearl River Above Philadelphia affecting Neshoba County.
Pearl River Near Carthage affecting Leake County.
Yockanookany River Near Ofahoma affecting Leake County.
...Synopsis
Rainfall across the Upper Pearl will range from 6 to 8 inches with
some higher amounts in excess of 10 inches. With drier soils than
our usual flood season, rainfall amounts should produce minor to
possibly moderate flooding on the Pearl River. Heaviest rainfall
amounts will not reach the Pearl River until tomorrow morning and
lasting for around 18 hours.
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.
&&
MSC079-300345-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0109.210831T0515Z-210904T0200Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210831T0515Z.210902T0000Z.210903T0800Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* From late Monday night to Friday evening.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Tuesday morning to a crest of 27.5 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river is
flooding.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove 25.0 12.9 Sun 10 am CD 19.3 26.8 27.4
&&
LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
3258 8953 3263 8960
$$
MSC007-300345-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0110.210901T0730Z-210903T0200Z/
/KSCM6.1.ER.210901T0730Z.210901T1800Z.210902T0800Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Yockanookany River Near Kosciusko.
* From late Tuesday night to Thursday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Wednesday morning and crest at 15.5 feet Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Water approaches the Natchez Trace Parkway
south of Kosciusko. Water floods lowlands alongthe reach of the
river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5
feet on 04/21/2020.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Yockanookany River
Kosciusko 15.0 5.1 Sun 9 am CDT 5.0 12.6 15.5
&&
LAT...LON 3295 8972 3308 8964 3328 8945 3320 8933
3305 8950 3293 8958
$$
MSC099-300345-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0111.210902T0000Z-210903T0600Z/
/PLAM6.1.ER.210902T0000Z.210902T0000Z.210902T1200Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pearl River Above Philadelphia.
* From Wednesday evening to late Thursday night.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to affect Burnside Lake Water
Park.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Pearl River
Philadelphi 13.0 8.5 Sun 9 am CDT 8.4 10.8 12.8
&&
LAT...LON 3289 8922 3291 8915 3293 8902 3292 8893
3284 8892 3277 8918
$$
MSC079-300345-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0112.210903T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/CARM6.1.ER.210903T0300Z.210904T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pearl River Near Carthage.
* From Thursday evening until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday evening and continue rising to a crest of 18 feet Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding of low areas along
and near the river is occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Pearl River
Carthage 17.0 6.9 Sun 9 am CDT 6.8 12.0 14.4
&&
LAT...LON 3271 8964 3277 8956 3280 8951 3268 8946
3266 8952 3263 8960
$$
MSC079-300345-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0113.210903T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/OFAM6.1.ER.210903T0400Z.210904T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Yockanookany River Near Ofahoma.
* From Thursday evening until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday evening and continue rising to a crest of 20.0 feet on
Friday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding of farmland along
the river is occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Yockanookany River
Ofahoma 19.0 6.0 Sun 9 am CDT 6.2 13.7 14.1
&&
LAT...LON 3267 8975 3280 8976 3295 8972 3293 8958
3280 8964 3271 8964
$$
22 follow-up statements
270
WGUS84 KJAN 300129
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
829 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.
Yockanookany River Near Kosciusko affecting Attala County.
Pearl River Above Philadelphia affecting Neshoba County.
Pearl River Near Carthage affecting Leake County.
Yockanookany River Near Ofahoma affecting Leake County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 9 AM CDT.
&&
MSC079-301330-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0109.210831T0600Z-210904T0200Z/
/WTGM6.1.ER.210831T0600Z.210902T0000Z.210903T0800Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove.
* From late Monday night to Friday evening.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Tuesday morning to a crest of 27.5 feet on Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river is
flooding.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Tuscolameta Creek
Walnut Grove 25.0 12.8 Sun 8 pm CDT 21.0 27.0 27.5
&&
LAT...LON 3266 8953 3261 8945 3257 8935 3250 8942
3258 8953 3263 8960
$$
MSC007-301330-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0110.210901T0730Z-210903T0200Z/
/KSCM6.1.ER.210901T0730Z.210901T1800Z.210902T0800Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yockanookany River Near Kosciusko.
* From late Tuesday night to Thursday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Wednesday morning to a crest of 15.5 feet early on Wednesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Water approaches the Natchez Trace Parkway
south of Kosciusko. Water floods lowlands alongthe reach of the
river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Yockanookany River
Kosciusko 15.0 5.0 Sun 7 pm CDT 5.7 14.1 15.3
&&
LAT...LON 3295 8972 3308 8964 3328 8945 3320 8933
3305 8950 3293 8958
$$
MSC099-301330-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0111.210902T0000Z-210903T0600Z/
/PLAM6.1.ER.210902T0000Z.210902T0000Z.210902T1200Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Above Philadelphia.
* From Wednesday evening to late Thursday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 13.0 feet on
Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to affect Burnside Lake Water
Park.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Pearl River
Philadelphi 13.0 8.2 Sun 7 pm CDT 8.5 11.9 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 3289 8922 3291 8915 3293 8902 3292 8893
3284 8892 3277 8918
$$
MSC079-301330-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0112.210903T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/CARM6.1.ER.210903T0300Z.210904T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Near Carthage.
* From Thursday evening until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday evening and continue rising to 18.0 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor over bank flooding of low areas along
and near the river is occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Pearl River
Carthage 17.0 6.9 Sun 7 pm CDT 7.5 13.2 14.6
&&
LAT...LON 3271 8964 3277 8956 3280 8951 3268 8946
3266 8952 3263 8960
$$
MSC079-301330-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0113.210903T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/OFAM6.1.ER.210903T0400Z.210904T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yockanookany River Near Ofahoma.
* From Thursday evening until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday evening and continue rising to 15.3 feet early Wednesday
morning before cresting at 20.0 feet on Friday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding of farmland along
the river is occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Yockanookany River
Ofahoma 19.0 6.0 Sun 7 pm CDT 6.7 15.0 13.7
&&
LAT...LON 3267 8975 3280 8976 3295 8972 3293 8958
3280 8964 3271 8964
$$
2068
WGUS84 KJAN 301409
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
909 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Carthage affecting Leake County.
Yockanookany River Near Ofahoma affecting Leake County.
MSC079-301515-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0112.210903T0300Z-210830T1409Z/
/CARM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Pearl River Near Carthage has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Pearl River Near Carthage.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.0 feet by early
Saturday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Pearl River
Carthage 17.0 6.8 Mon 8 am CDT 9.1 12.4 14.3
&&
LAT...LON 3271 8964 3277 8956 3280 8951 3268 8946
3266 8952 3263 8960
$$
MSC079-301515-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0113.210903T0400Z-210830T1409Z/
/OFAM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Yockanookany River Near Ofahoma has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Yockanookany River Near Ofahoma.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet
by early Friday afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Yockanookany River
Ofahoma 19.0 6.1 Mon 8 am CDT 11.3 14.2 15.3
&&
LAT...LON 3267 8975 3280 8976 3295 8972 3293 8958
3280 8964 3271 8964
$$
2The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 10:31 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 5 days |
| Aug 29, 10:31 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala | 71 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:31 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Neshoba | 7 days |
| Aug 29, 10:31 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 21 days |
| Aug 29, 10:37 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Copiah, Simpson | 58 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:37 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Lawrence | 58 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:37 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Simpson | 4 days |
| Aug 29, 10:37 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Marion | 21 days |
| Aug 29, 10:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Covington, Jones | 40 min |
| Aug 29, 10:54 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Jones | 5 days |
| Aug 29, 10:54 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Covington, Forrest | 48 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:54 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones | 48 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:54 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Forrest | 48 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:54 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke | 71 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:54 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Forrest | 48 hr |
| Aug 29, 11:08 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Franklin | 57 hr |
| Aug 29, 11:08 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 12 days |
| Aug 29, 11:08 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Madison, Yazoo | 9 days |
| Aug 29, 11:08 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Hinds, Warren | 62 hr |
| Aug 29, 11:13 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 5 days |
| Aug 29, 11:13 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Clay | 5 days |
| Aug 29, 11:49 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Simpson, Smith | 41 min |
| Aug 29, 12:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Hinds, Lauderdale, Newton, Rankin, Scott | 49 min |
| Aug 29, 1:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Madison | 39 min |
| Aug 29, 2:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Leake | 50 min |
| Aug 29, 2:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Warren, Yazoo | 46 min |
| Aug 29, 3:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Issaquena | 38 min |
| Aug 29, 4:00 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | JAN | Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada and 11 more | 30 hr |
| Aug 29, 4:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Bolivar | 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.