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River Flood Warning 25, NWS Jackson, MS

March 26, 2021Jones County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2021, 9:49 AM CDT for Jones County, Mississippi. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 8:30 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2021, 9:49 AM CDT (14:49 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 8:30 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 31, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

County Jones County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Tallahala Creek at Laurel (LURM6). The gauge peaked at 16.06 ft at Mar 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate101503/2603/2703/2803/2903/3003/3104/01
Action stage
12 ft
Minor stage
13 ft
Moderate stage
16.5 ft
Major stage
19 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02473500, 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.

036 
WGUS44 KJAN 261449
FLWJAN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
949 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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.

&&


MSC067-270300-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0025.210327T0130Z-210331T1200Z/
/LURM6.2.ER.210327T0130Z.210329T1200Z.210331T0000Z.NO/
949 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From this evening to Wednesday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 
  14.0 feet by tomorrow morning. It will then fall to 13.0 feet and 
  begin rising again early Sunday morning. It will rise and crest at 
  17.0 feet on Monday morning.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Water begins to affect building on the 
  right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other 
  buildings further downstream are affected as well.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  11.0  Fri 8 am CDT 14.0  13.3  17.0         





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

2
9 follow-up statements
158 
WGUS84 KJAN 270134
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.

  Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County.

  Leaf River Near Collins affecting Jones and Covington 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 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-271345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1200Z/
/LURM6.2.ER.210327T0445Z.210329T1200Z.210331T0000Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening 
  to 14.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will crest to 17.0 feet Monday 
  morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Water begins to affect building on the 
  right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other 
  buildings further downstream are affected as well.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  11.1  Fri 7 pm CDT 11.8  16.0  16.3         





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

MSC023-271345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210329T0752Z/
/ENSM6.1.ER.210326T0048Z.210327T0600Z.210328T1952Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chickasawhay River At Enterprise.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 28.7 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 29.0 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Water begins to cover several streets and 
  roads.

&&


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

Chickasawhay River
Enterprise        25.0  28.7  Fri 8 pm CDT 28.1  23.9  17.6         





&&

LAT...LON 3200 8878 3208 8883 3215 8890 3220 8879
      3211 8873 3204 8868

$$

MSC031-067-271345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0027.210328T0000Z-210328T1800Z/
/CLSM6.1.ER.210328T0000Z.210328T0000Z.210328T0600Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf River Near Collins.
* From Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a 
  crest of 25.0 feet tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Considerable lowland flooding begins.

&&


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

Leaf River
Collins   25.0  23.4  Fri 7 pm CDT 25.0  23.4  18.4         





&&

LAT...LON 3161 8938 3170 8946 3179 8947 3180 8936
      3172 8935 3164 8929

$$

AJ
071 
WGUS84 KJAN 271304
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
804 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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 900 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-280215-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1108Z/
/LURM6.2.ER.210328T0925Z.210329T1200Z.210330T2308Z.NO/
804 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 6:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight to a crest of 17.0 feet Monday morning. It will then fall 
  below flood stage Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Water begins to affect building on the 
  right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other 
  buildings further downstream are affected as well.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  10.5  Sat 6 am CDT 13.3  17.0  14.3         





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

LP
727 
WGUS84 KJAN 280110
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
810 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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 Sunday morning at 9 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-281915-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1108Z/
/LURM6.2.ER.210328T0925Z.210329T1200Z.210330T2308Z.NO/
810 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 6:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight then crest near 17 feet on Monday.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Water begins to affect building on the 
  right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other 
  buildings further downstream are affected as well.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  10.5  Sat 6 am CDT 16.4  14.2  12.7         





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

DL
126 
WGUS84 KJAN 280112
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
812 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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 Sunday morning at 9 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-281915-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T0600Z/
/LURM6.2.ER.210328T0249Z.210328T1800Z.210330T1800Z.NO/
812 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening and crest near 16.5 feet early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Water begins to affect building on the 
  right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other 
  buildings further downstream are affected as well.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  12.2  Sat 7 pm CDT 16.4  14.2  12.7         





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

DL
902 
WGUS84 KJAN 280910
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
410 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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 morning at 915 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-290315-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T0600Z/
/LURM6.2.ER.210328T0213Z.210328T1800Z.210330T1800Z.NO/
410 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then begin falling later tonight.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Water begins to affect building on the 
  right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other 
  buildings further downstream are affected as well.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  15.9  Sun 3 am CDT 15.4  13.4  11.8         





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

DL
947 
WGUS84 KJAN 281351
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
851 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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 915 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-290800-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1630Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210328T0213Z.210328T1130Z.210331T0430Z.NO/
851 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage late Tuesday evening and continue falling to 8.0 feet 
  Friday morning.
* Impact...At 16 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  16.0  Sun 7 am CDT 14.9  13.9  12.4         





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

LP
967 
WGUS84 KJAN 290044
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
744 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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 by 9 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-291845-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T0000Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210328T0213Z.210328T1130Z.210330T1200Z.NO/
744 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  morning.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  15.2  Sun 6 pm CDT 13.5  12.3  10.3         





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

DL
870 
WGUS84 KJAN 291430
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
930 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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 late tonight at 800 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-300830-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T0600Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210328T0213Z.210328T1130Z.210330T1800Z.NO/
930 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.6 feet Saturday 
  morning.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  14.0  Mon 8 am CDT 13.3  11.6  9.0          





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

AJ
139 
WGUS84 KJAN 300104
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
804 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones 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 830 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-301330-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210330T1322Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210328T0213Z.210328T1130Z.210330T0122Z.NO/
804 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 4.2 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Agricultural and lowland flooding is 
  becoming more widespread along and near the creek.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  13.0  Mon 7 pm CDT 11.1  9.2   7.3          





&&

LAT...LON 3137 8915 3156 8923 3181 8913 3182 8902
      3156 8911 3140 8914

$$

DB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 8:20 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANLauderdale3 hr
Mar 26, 5:31 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANNoxubee31 hr
Mar 26, 9:50 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANMarion3 days
Mar 26, 3:09 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANCovington, Jones46 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.