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River Flood Warning 26, NWS Jackson, MS

March 26, 2021Marion County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2021, 9:50 AM CDT for Marion County, Mississippi. It took effect at Mar 27, 2021, 8:04 AM CDT. It was in force for 56 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2021, 9:50 AM CDT (14:50 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2021, 8:04 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
In force
56 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Marion County, MS

The river

Written for the forecast point Pearl River near Columbia (CLMM6).

Action stage
16 ft
Minor stage
17 ft
Moderate stage
23 ft
Major stage
26 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02489000, 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.

340 
WGUS44 KJAN 261450
FLWJAN

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

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

  Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion 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.

&&


MSC091-270300-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0026.210327T1600Z-210329T2100Z/
/CLMM6.1.ER.210327T1600Z.210328T1200Z.210329T0900Z.NO/
950 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Pearl River Near Columbia.
* From Saturday morning to Monday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.5 feet on Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood. 
  Water covers old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.

&&


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

Pearl River
Columbia   17.0  15.6  Fri 9 am CDT 16.8  17.5  16.8         





&&

LAT...LON 3100 8979 3121 8992 3140 9008 3140 8992
      3124 8981 3100 8969

$$

2
4 follow-up statements
632 
WGUS84 KJAN 270144
FLSJAN

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

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

  Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.

  Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion 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 Saturday morning at 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC077-271345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
/MTCM6.1.ER.210325T1048Z.210326T0715Z.210329T0000Z.NO/
844 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Monticello.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Sunday evening.

&&


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

Pearl River
Monticello 22.0  23.5  Fri 7 pm CDT 22.6  21.4  18.8         





&&

LAT...LON 3140 9008 3155 9017 3168 9019 3169 9005
      3155 9002 3140 8992

$$

MSC091-271345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0026.210327T1600Z-210329T2100Z/
/CLMM6.1.ER.210327T1600Z.210328T1200Z.210329T0900Z.NO/
844 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Columbia.
* From Saturday morning to Monday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Sunday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood. 
  Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.

&&


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

Pearl River
Columbia   17.0  16.4  Fri 7 pm CDT 17.3  17.3  16.0         





&&

LAT...LON 3100 8979 3121 8992 3140 9008 3140 8992
      3124 8981 3100 8969

$$

AJ
458 
WGUS84 KJAN 271304 RRA
FLSJAN

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

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

  Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion 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.

&&


MSC091-280215-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0026.210327T1304Z-210329T2100Z/
/CLMM6.1.ER.210327T0800Z.210328T1200Z.210329T0900Z.NO/
804 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Columbia.
* From this morning to Monday afternoon.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood. 
  Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.

&&


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

Pearl River
Columbia   17.0  17.2  Sat 7 am CDT 17.5  16.8  15.1         





&&

LAT...LON 3100 8979 3121 8992 3140 9008 3140 8992
      3124 8981 3100 8969

$$

LP
692 
WGUS84 KJAN 280122
FLSJAN

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

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

  Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion 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 915 AM CDT.

&&


MSC091-281930-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210329T1400Z/
/CLMM6.1.ER.210327T0800Z.210327T2330Z.210329T0200Z.NO/
822 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Columbia.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet and cresting.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to begin falling overnight then 
  fall below flood stage late Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 17 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood. 
  Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.

&&


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

Pearl River
Columbia   17.0  17.5  Sat 7 pm CDT 17.1  16.1  15.1         





&&

LAT...LON 3100 8979 3121 8992 3140 9008 3140 8992
      3124 8981 3100 8969

$$

DL
489 
WGUS84 KJAN 281349
FLSJAN

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

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

  Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion 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.

&&


MSC091-290600-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210329T0600Z/
/CLMM6.1.ER.210327T0800Z.210327T2330Z.210328T1800Z.NO/
849 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Pearl River Near Columbia.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 13.3 feet 
  Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood. 
  Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.

&&


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

Pearl River
Columbia   17.0  17.2  Sun 8 am CDT 16.2  15.0  14.1         





&&

LAT...LON 3100 8979 3121 8992 3140 9008 3140 8992
      3124 8981 3100 8969

$$

LP

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, 9:49 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANJones5 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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.