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River Flood Warning 44, NWS Jackson, MS

April 9, 2021Jones County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Apr 9, 2021, 10:49 AM CDT for Jones County, Mississippi. It took effect at Apr 11, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 9, 2021, 10:49 AM CDT (15:49 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 11, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired: Apr 16, 2021, 9:19 AM CDT
In force: 5 days
Issued by: NWS Jackson, MS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Jones County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:55 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 15.76 ft at Apr 12, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT.

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.

686 
WGUS44 KJAN 091549
FLWJAN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1049 AM CDT Fri Apr 9 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.

&&


MSC067-100400-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0044.210411T1200Z-210413T0720Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210411T1200Z.210412T0000Z.210412T1320Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From Sunday morning to late Monday night.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday 
  morning to a crest of 14.5 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Agricultural and lowland flooding is 
  becoming more widespread along and near the creek.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  4.6   Fri 9 am CDT 11.8  13.9  12.3         





&&

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

$$

2

14 follow-up statements

833 
WGUS84 KJAN 100231 RRA
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
931 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 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 Saturday morning at 10 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-101445-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0044.210411T1200Z-210413T0720Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210411T1200Z.210412T0000Z.210412T1320Z.NO/
931 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From Sunday morning to late Monday night.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday 
  morning to a crest of 14.5 feet Sunday 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     Sat   Sun   Mon          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  4.4   Fri 8 pm CDT 12.1  14.5  11.2         





&&

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

$$

2

091 
WGUS84 KJAN 101545
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1045 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 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 1045 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-110345-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0044.210413T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210413T1200Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From Tuesday morning until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday 
  morning and continue rising to a crest of 14.5 feet Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Agricultural and lowland flooding is 
  becoming more widespread along and near the creek.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  9.4   Sat 9 am CDT 10.5  11.7  13.4         





&&

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

$$

2

072 
WGUS84 KJAN 110150
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
850 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

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

  Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County.

  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 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC023-111400-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-210414T1836Z/
/ENSM6.1.ER.210411T0109Z.210412T1800Z.210414T0036Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chickasawhay River At Enterprise.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0 feet 
  early Monday afternoon.

&&


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

Chickasawhay River
Enterprise        25.0  25.0  Sat 8 pm CDT 27.0  27.9  25.1         





&&

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

$$

MSC067-111400-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0044.210413T1048Z-000000T0000Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210413T1048Z.210414T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From late Monday night until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Tuesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 14.5 feet 
  Wednesday morning.
* 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     Sun   Mon   Tue          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  10.5  Sat 7 pm CDT 11.2  12.3  14.0         





&&

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

$$

2

468 
WGUS84 KJAN 111540
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1040 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 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 745 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-120345-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0044.210413T1840Z-210416T0824Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210413T1840Z.210414T1200Z.210415T1424Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From Tuesday afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.3 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 13 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will begin rising again on Monday, rising 
  above flood stage Tuesday afternoon to a crest of 14.5 feet on 
  Wednesday.
* Impact...At 13 feet, Agricultural and lowland flooding is becoming 
  more widespread along and near the creek.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  10.3  Sun 9 am CDT 8.3   12.9  14.5         





&&

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

$$

DL

046 
WGUS84 KJAN 120105
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
805 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

  Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County.

  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 morning.

&&


MSC023-121315-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-210414T1818Z/
/ENSM6.1.ER.210411T0109Z.210413T0000Z.210414T0018Z.NO/
805 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chickasawhay River At Enterprise.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.9 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 28.0 feet 
  tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  evening.

&&


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

Chickasawhay River
Enterprise        25.0  26.9  Sun 7 pm CDT 28.0  25.1  19.9         





&&

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

$$

MSC067-121315-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0044.210413T1840Z-210416T0824Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210413T1840Z.210414T1200Z.210415T1424Z.NO/
805 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From Tuesday afternoon to late Thursday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 14.5 feet Wednesday 
  morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* 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     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  9.5   Sun 7 pm CDT 9.5   13.8  14.2         





&&

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

$$

603 
WGUS84 KJAN 121444
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
944 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

  Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County.

  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 945 PM CDT.

&&


MSC023-130245-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-210414T0309Z/
/ENSM6.1.ER.210411T0109Z.210412T1015Z.210413T0909Z.NO/
944 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chickasawhay River At Enterprise.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 26.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and is expected to hold steady 
  through early this evening before beginning to fall. It is 
  expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue 
  falling to 11.6 feet by Saturday morning.
* At 25 feet, water is beginning to overflow banks from the 
  confluence of Chunky River and Okatibbee Creek to approximately 3 
  miles downstream.

&&


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

Chickasawhay River
Enterprise        25.0  26.9  Mon 9 am CDT 24.1  16.4  14.1         





&&

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

$$

MSC067-130245-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0044.210412T1659Z-210416T0400Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1659Z.210413T0600Z.210415T1000Z.NO/
944 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 15.5 feet just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  11.7  Mon 8 am CDT 15.4  14.5  12.9         





&&

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

$$

2

149 
WGUS84 KJAN 130115
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
815 PM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.

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

  Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke 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 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC023-131315-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-210414T0142Z/
/ENSM6.1.ER.210411T0109Z.210412T1015Z.210413T0742Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Chickasawhay River At Enterprise.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 26.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 10.5 feet Saturday 
  evening.

&&


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

Chickasawhay River
Enterprise        25.0  26.3  Mon 7 pm CDT 20.1  14.7  11.8         





&&

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

$$

MSC067-131315-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210416T0600Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1627Z.210413T0045Z.210415T1200Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  15.7  Mon 7 pm CDT 15.0  13.8  12.4         





&&

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

$$

AJ

619 
WGUS84 KJAN 131629
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1129 AM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.

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

  Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke 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 48 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 afternoon at 9 PM CDT.

&&


MSC023-131730-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-210413T1629Z/
/ENSM6.1.ER.210411T0109Z.210412T1015Z.210413T0742Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Chickasawhay River At Enterprise has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Chickasawhay River At Enterprise.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue fall through tomorrow evening 
  before rise back 23.6 on Friday morning.

&&


                  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location          Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Chickasawhay River
Enterprise        25.0  23.0  Tue 11 am CD 16.8  22.6  23.6         





&&

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

$$

MSC067-140430-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210419T0400Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1627Z.210413T0300Z.210418T1000Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river crested and will falling through tomorrow 
  evening before rising back to a crest of 14.5 feet early Friday 
  afternoon.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  14.8  Tue 10 am CD 13.0  13.8  14.5         





&&

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

$$

2

913 
WGUS84 KJAN 140124
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
824 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 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 Wednesday morning at 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-141330-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210419T0400Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1627Z.210413T0300Z.210418T1000Z.NO/
824 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will crest at 14.5 feet early Friday 
  afternoon. It will fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* 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     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  14.1  Tue 7 pm CDT 13.3  13.7  14.4         





&&

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

$$

AJ

627 
WGUS84 KJAN 141511
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1011 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 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 48 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 930 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-150315-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210418T0600Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1627Z.210413T0300Z.210417T1200Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 12.8 feet and then begin rising 
  this afternoon. The river will crest at 14.5 feet early Friday 
  morning.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  13.0  Wed 8 am CDT 13.8  14.4  13.0         





&&

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

$$

2

711 
WGUS84 KJAN 150049
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
749 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 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 Thursday morning at 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-151300-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210418T0600Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1627Z.210413T0300Z.210417T1200Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to crest at 14.5 feet early Friday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* 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     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  12.8  Wed 6 pm CDT 14.3  13.9  11.8         





&&

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

$$

AJ

235 
WGUS84 KJAN 151513
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1013 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 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 48 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 1015 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-160315-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210420T0815Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1627Z.210413T0300Z.210419T1415Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall through tomorrow 
  evening. Rainfall Friday and Friday evening will cause the river 
  to rise above flood stage Sunday morning and crest at 14.5 feet on 
  Sunday evening.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  12.2  Thu 9 am CDT 10.9  12.4  14.0         





&&

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

$$

2

095 
WGUS84 KJAN 160050
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
750 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 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 48 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 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-161300-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210420T0815Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1627Z.210413T0300Z.210419T1415Z.NO/
750 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday 
  morning and crest at 14.5 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall 
  below flood stage late Monday morning.
* 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     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  11.4  Thu 6 pm CDT 10.7  12.5  14.5         





&&

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

$$

AJ

047 
WGUS84 KJAN 161419
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
919 AM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.

MSC067-161530-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210416T1419Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210412T1627Z.210413T0300Z.210419T1415Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Tallahala Creek At Laurel has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is no longer expected to rise above flood 
  stage since the heavier rainfall is expected to stay further 
  south. It is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet early 
  tomorrow.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  9.1   Fri 8 am CDT 9.0   7.4   6.3          





&&

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

$$

2

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 9, 10:45 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Neshoba	6 days
Apr 9, 10:47 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Leake	5 days
Apr 9, 10:48 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Lawrence	8 days
Apr 9, 10:53 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	JAN	Clay	23 hr
Apr 9, 3:22 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Clarke	23 min
Apr 9, 4:17 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Covington	43 min
Apr 9, 4:50 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jasper, Smith	55 min
Apr 9, 4:55 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Bolivar, Sunflower, Washington	95 min
Apr 9, 5:19 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Jasper, Newton	56 min
Apr 9, 5:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Lowndes	59 min
Apr 9, 5:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton	47 min
Apr 9, 6:00 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Sharkey, Washington	60 min
Apr 9, 6:16 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Neshoba, Winston	59 min
Apr 9, 6:27 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Leflore	48 min
Apr 9, 6:47 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Humphreys	43 min
Apr 9, 6:52 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Issaquena, Washington	68 min
Apr 9, 6:55 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Carroll, Grenada	50 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.