Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Feb 11, 2021, 11:15 AM CST for Attala County, Holmes County, Mississippi. It took effect at Feb 13, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 11, 2021, 11:15 AM CST (17:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 13, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2021, 7:22 PM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Attala County, MS, Holmes County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Big Black River at West (WSTM6).
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07289350, 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.
196
WGUS44 KJAN 111715
FLWJAN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1115 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood
Warning 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 this evening at 8 PM CST.
&&
MSC007-051-120515-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0002.210213T1800Z-210215T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210213T1800Z.210213T1800Z.210214T1200Z.NO/
1115 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Big Black River At West.
* From Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 15.0 feet early
Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Lowlands and agricultural land near the
river begin to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
West 15.0 7.2 Thu 9 am CST 12.8 15.0 14.9
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
24 follow-up statements
829
WGUS84 KJAN 120212
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
812 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 815 AM CST.
&&
MSC007-051-121415-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0002.210213T1800Z-210215T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210213T1800Z.210213T1800Z.210214T1200Z.NO/
812 PM CST Thu Feb 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* From Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to flood stage with a
crest of 15.0 feet early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Lowlands and agricultural land near the
river begin to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
West 15.0 11.4 Thu 7 pm CST 14.4 15.0 14.5
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
LP804
WGUS84 KJAN 121356
FLSJAN
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON, MS
756 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi..
Big Black River At West affecting Attala and Holmes Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive or walk through areas where water covers roadway! The
water may be deeper than it appears. Remember...Turn around, don't
drown!
Please note that forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has
occurred along with forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours. River
forecasts in the Tombigbee River Basin have an additional 48 hours
of rainfall added. Rainfall amounts greater than forecast may take
the rivers higher.
Additional information is available at:
https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next regularly scheduled update is expected tonight between 8 and
10 PM.
&&
MSC007-051-131956-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0002.210213T1800Z-210215T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210213T1800Z.210213T1800Z.210214T1200Z.NO/
756 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
The Flood Warning continues for
The Big Black River At West
* from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 6:45 AM Friday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowlands and agricultural land near the
river begin to flood.
&&
Flood Observed Forecast 7 AM Crest
Location Stg Stg Day Time Sat Sun Mon Crest Time Date
Big Black/Homochitto
West 15 13.4 Fri 07 AM 14.7 15.0 13.8 15.0 12 PM 02/13
&&
LAT...LON 3291 9006 3314 8990 3330 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$076
WGUS84 KJAN 121611
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1011 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 8 PM CST.
&&
MSC007-051-130415-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0002.210213T1800Z-210215T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210213T1800Z.210213T1800Z.210214T1200Z.NO/
1011 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* From Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest of 15.0 feet early
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Lowlands and agricultural land near the
river begin to flood.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Black River
West 15.0 13.7 Fri 9 am CST 15.0 14.8 13.4
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
2898
WGUS84 KJAN 130122
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
722 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
MSC007-051-130230-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0002.210213T1800Z-210213T0122Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210213T1800Z.210213T1800Z.210214T1200Z.NO/
722 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Big Black River At West has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Black River At West.
* At 6:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet
tomorrow evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Black River
West 15.0 13.9 Fri 6 pm CST 14.0 13.4 12.1
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
JNEThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 1:34 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jefferson Davis, Lawrence | 41 min |
| Feb 11, 2:10 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Copiah | 50 min |
| Feb 11, 2:45 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Smith | 45 min |
| Feb 11, 3:28 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Scott | 47 min |
| Feb 11, 3:40 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott | 50 min |
| Feb 11, 4:11 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Winston | 49 min |
| Feb 11, 4:16 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lamar, Marion | 44 min |
| Feb 11, 4:57 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Lamar | 48 min |
| Feb 11, 8:42 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Jones | 4 hr |
| Feb 11, 8:47 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Marion | 4 hr |
| Feb 11, 9:26 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Forrest, Lamar | 49 min |
| Feb 11, 3:43 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | JAN | Adams, Bolivar, Carroll, Claiborne, Franklin, Grenada and 14 more | 20 hr |
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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.