Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 26, NWS Jackson, MS
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.
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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
$$
24 follow-up statements
632
WGUS84 KJAN 270144
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
844 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.
Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 900 AM CDT.
&&
MSC077-271345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
/MTCM6.1.ER.210325T1048Z.210326T0715Z.210329T0000Z.NO/
844 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Near Monticello.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Pearl River
Monticello 22.0 23.5 Fri 7 pm CDT 22.6 21.4 18.8
&&
LAT...LON 3140 9008 3155 9017 3168 9019 3169 9005
3155 9002 3140 8992
$$
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
$$
AJ458
WGUS84 KJAN 271304 RRA
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
804 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
&&
MSC091-280215-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0026.210327T1304Z-210329T2100Z/
/CLMM6.1.ER.210327T0800Z.210328T1200Z.210329T0900Z.NO/
804 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Near Columbia.
* From this morning to Monday afternoon.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood.
Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Pearl River
Columbia 17.0 17.2 Sat 7 am CDT 17.5 16.8 15.1
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8979 3121 8992 3140 9008 3140 8992
3124 8981 3100 8969
$$
LP692
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
$$
DL489
WGUS84 KJAN 281349
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
849 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
&&
MSC091-290600-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210329T0600Z/
/CLMM6.1.ER.210327T0800Z.210327T2330Z.210328T1800Z.NO/
849 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Near Columbia.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below
flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 13.3 feet
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood.
Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Pearl River
Columbia 17.0 17.2 Sun 8 am CDT 16.2 15.0 14.1
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8979 3121 8992 3140 9008 3140 8992
3124 8981 3100 8969
$$
LPThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 8:20 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Lauderdale | 3 hr |
| Mar 26, 5:31 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 31 hr |
| Mar 26, 9:49 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Jones | 5 days |
| Mar 26, 3:09 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Covington, Jones | 46 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.