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River Flood Warning 6, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Feb 26, 2021, 9:59 AM CST for Sunflower County, Mississippi. It took effect at Feb 27, 2021, 1:12 PM CST. It was in force for 10 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 26, 2021, 9:59 AM CST (15:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 27, 2021, 1:12 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 9, 2021, 9:48 AM CST
- In force
- 10 days
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Sunflower County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 155 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Big Sunflower River at Sunflower (SUNM6). The gauge peaked at 25.25 ft at Mar 3, 2021, 2:00 PM CST.
- Action stage
- 20 ft
- Minor stage
- 21 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07288500, 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 261559
FLWJAN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
959 AM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower 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 7 PM CST.
&&
MSC015-083-270400-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0005.210227T1800Z-210228T0600Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210227T1800Z.210227T1800Z.210227T1800Z.NO/
959 AM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* From Saturday afternoon to late Saturday night.
* At 9:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Lowland flooding is occurring near the
river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 19.2 Fri 9 am CST 21.0 20.8 19.7
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
MSC133-270400-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0006.210301T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210301T0000Z.210303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 AM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* From Sunday evening until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 15.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday
evening and continue rising to 22.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become
inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 15.4 Fri 9 am CST 19.6 20.8 21.5
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
223 follow-up statements
830
WGUS84 KJAN 270158
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
758 PM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower 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 800 AM CST.
&&
MSC015-083-271400-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210302T1000Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210228T1800Z.210301T2200Z.NO/
758 PM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 7:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.3 feet
early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 21.8 Fri 7 pm CST 21.8 22.0 20.9
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
MSC133-271400-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0006.210227T1912Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1912Z.210301T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
758 PM CST Fri Feb 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* From Saturday afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet
early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become
inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 18.4 Fri 7 pm CST 21.4 22.6 23.0
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
JNE744
WGUS84 KJAN 271414
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
814 AM CST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower 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 815 PM CST.
&&
MSC133-280215-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.210227T1912Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1912Z.210301T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
814 AM CST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet early Monday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become
inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 20.4 Sat 7 am CST 22.2 22.9 23.0
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
LP470
WGUS84 KJAN 280221
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
821 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 815 AM CST.
&&
MSC015-083-281430-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210305T0000Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210228T0600Z.210304T1200Z.NO/
821 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 22.0 Sat 7 pm CST 21.9 21.7 22.0
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
MSC133-281430-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210303T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become
inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 21.5 Sat 7 pm CST 22.1 22.3 22.9
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
JNE962
WGUS84 KJAN 281518
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
918 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CST.
&&
MSC133-010330-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
918 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become
inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 22.0 Sun 8 am CST 22.1 22.5 23.0
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
LP515
WGUS84 KJAN 010144
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
744 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll 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 Monday morning at 745 AM CST.
&&
MSC133-011345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
744 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become
inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 22.2 Sun 6 pm CST 22.2 22.6 23.0
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
MSC015-083-011345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210304T1600Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210227T2100Z.210304T0400Z.NO/
744 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 22.0 feet early Tuesday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Lowland flooding is occurring near the
river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 20.7 Sun 7 pm CST 21.5 22.0 21.2
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
MSC007-051-011345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210225T1700Z.210303T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
744 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Thousands of acres of agricultural land are
under water.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Big Black River
West 15.0 18.1 Sun 6 pm CST 18.5 19.1 19.5
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
TW727
WGUS84 KJAN 011718
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1118 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 7 PM CST.
&&
MSC015-083-020530-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210304T2230Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210302T0600Z.210304T1030Z.NO/
1118 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor flooding of lowland and agricultural
land is occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 21.7 Mon 10 am CS 22.6 21.9 20.5
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
MSC133-020530-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210302T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1118 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 23.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become
inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 23.3 Mon 10 am CS 24.0 23.9 23.6
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
2342
WGUS84 KJAN 020104
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
704 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 715 AM CST.
&&
MSC133-021315-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210303T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
704 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 23.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to cover Moll Road. Water
begins to spread across farmland from Jones Bayou. Widespread
agricultural flooding is a occurring in this area.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 23.9 Mon 6 pm CST 24.5 24.5 24.5
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
MSC015-083-021315-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210304T2230Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210302T1200Z.210304T1030Z.NO/
704 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 6:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor flooding of lowland and agricultural
land is occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 22.1 Mon 6 pm CST 22.5 21.6 20.1
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$313
WGUS84 KJAN 021544
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
Issued by National Weather Service Huntsville AL
944 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
For the Lower Yazoo ...including Whaley, Greenwood, Belzoni, Yazoo
City, Sunflower, Anguilla...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM CST.
&&
MSC133-030345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210302T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 AM CST Tuesday was 24.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
this evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to cover Moll Road. Water
begins to spread across farmland from Jones Bayou. Widespread
agricultural flooding is a occurring in this area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5
feet on 01/11/1968.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 24.6 Tue 8 am CST 25.0 24.9 24.7
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$616
WGUS44 KJAN 021700
FLWJAN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
Issued by National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1100 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CST.
&&
MSC133-030500-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.2.ER.210227T1754Z.210303T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1100 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CST Tuesday was 24.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to cover Moll Road. Water
begins to spread across farmland from Jones Bayou. Widespread
agricultural flooding is a occurring in this area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0
feet on 04/03/1939.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 24.7 Tue 10 am CS 25.0 24.9 24.7
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$538
WGUS84 KJAN 030112
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
712 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 715 AM CST.
&&
MSC015-083-031315-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210306T0600Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210303T0600Z.210305T1800Z.NO/
712 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 6:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Minor flooding of lowland and agricultural
land is occurring.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 22.3 Tue 6 pm CST 20.8 19.5 18.6
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
MSC133-031315-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.2.ER.210227T1754Z.210303T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
712 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to cover Moll Road. Water
begins to spread across farmland from Jones Bayou. Widespread
agricultural flooding is a occurring in this area.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 25.0 Tue 6 pm CST 25.0 24.8 24.7
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$648
WGUS84 KJAN 031658
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1058 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 7 PM CST.
&&
MSC015-083-040500-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210304T1200Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210302T1800Z.210304T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below
flood stage this evening and continue falling to 18.2 feet by
Monday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 21.6 Wed 10 am CS 20.1 19.3 18.7
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
MSC133-040500-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.2.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 25.2 Wed 9 am CST 25.5 25.4 24.6
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
2705
WGUS84 KJAN 040308
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
908 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning between 8 AM and
10 AM CST.
&&
MSC133-041700-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210309T0701Z/
/SUNM6.2.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T1800Z.210308T1900Z.NO/
908 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 7:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.5
Thursday afternoon. The river should begin to slowly fall by
Friday afternoon and will then fall below flood stage by Monday
afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 25.2 Wed 7 pm CST 25.5 25.0 24.0
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
MSC015-083-041700-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210304T1800Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.000000T0000Z.210304T0600Z.NO/
908 PM CST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 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 near 18.0 feet
Monday evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 21.2 Wed 8 pm CST 20.1 19.3 18.7
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
NF374
WGUS84 KJAN 041658
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1058 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 7 PM CST.
&&
MSC133-050500-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.2.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 25.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall to 21.8
feet by Tuesday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 25.1 Thu 10 am CS 24.9 24.4 23.8
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
MSC015-083-050500-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210307T1200Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210303T1700Z.210307T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 10:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is near crest late this morning and will
remain steady before falling once again.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 21.2 Thu 10 am CS 21.2 21.1 20.8
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
2864
WGUS84 KJAN 050148
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
748 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 745 AM CST.
&&
MSC133-051400-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SUNM6.2.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
748 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 21.3 feet Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to cover Moll Road. Water
begins to spread across farmland from Jones Bayou. Widespread
agricultural flooding is a occurring in this area.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 25.0 Thu 7 pm CST 24.8 24.3 23.7
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
MSC015-083-051400-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210307T1200Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210304T1800Z.210307T0000Z.NO/
748 PM CST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Lowland flooding is occurring near the
river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 21.1 Thu 7 pm CST 21.2 21.0 20.8
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$309
WGUS84 KJAN 051630
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1030 AM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Leflore and Carroll Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM CST.
&&
MSC133-060430-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210309T2001Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T0800Z.NO/
1030 AM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 24.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 19.0 feet by Wednesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 24.8 Fri 9 am CST 24.0 23.0 21.8
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
MSC015-083-060430-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210307T1200Z/
/YWGM6.1.ER.210226T1706Z.210304T1800Z.210307T0000Z.NO/
1030 AM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha At Whaley.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 10:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 20.4 feet by Wednesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Yalobusha
Whaley 21.0 21.1 Fri 10 am CS 21.0 20.9 20.7
&&
LAT...LON 3361 9015 3375 9015 3383 8989 3379 8984
3368 9006 3354 9014
$$
2197
WGUS84 KJAN 060034
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
634 PM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 700 AM CST.
&&
MSC133-061245-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210309T2000Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T0800Z.NO/
634 PM CST Fri Mar 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 5:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 19.0 feet Wednesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 24.7 Fri 5 pm CST 23.8 22.7 21.5
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
LP759
WGUS84 KJAN 061731
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1131 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower 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.
&&
MSC133-070545-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210309T1500Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T0300Z.NO/
1131 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 19.0 feet by Wednesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 24.2 Sat 10 am CS 23.2 21.7 20.1
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
MSC007-051-070545-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210307T2015Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210302T1545Z.210307T0815Z.NO/
1131 AM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 10:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.0 feet Thursday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Big Black River
West 15.0 17.1 Sat 10 am CS 13.7 11.4 9.6
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
JNE639
WGUS84 KJAN 070146
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
746 PM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower 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 745 AM CST.
&&
MSC133-071400-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210309T1500Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T0300Z.NO/
746 PM CST Sat Mar 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Monday evening and continue falling to 16.6 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to cover Moll Road. Water
begins to spread across farmland from Jones Bayou. Widespread
agricultural flooding is a occurring in this area.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2
feet on 02/17/1950.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 24.2 Sat 10 am CS 22.9 21.2 19.6
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
DB333
WGUS84 KJAN 071743
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1143 AM CST Sun Mar 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
MSC133-080545-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210310T0800Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T2000Z.NO/
1143 AM CST Sun Mar 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 10:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 17.2 feet Friday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 23.4 Sun 10 am CS 22.3 21.1 19.9
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
JNE425
WGUS84 KJAN 080220
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
820 PM CST Sun Mar 7 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower 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 at 830 AM CST.
&&
MSC133-081430-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210310T0800Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T2000Z.NO/
820 PM CST Sun Mar 7 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 10:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 17.2 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Farm roads to catfish ponds become
inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 23.4 Sun 10 am CS 22.0 20.8 19.6
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
DB623
WGUS84 KJAN 081516
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
916 AM CST Mon Mar 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 7 PM CST.
&&
MSC133-090330-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210310T0400Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T1600Z.NO/
916 AM CST Mon Mar 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 16.8 feet by Saturday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 22.4 Mon 8 am CST 20.9 19.9 18.7
&&
LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
2757
WGUS84 KJAN 090100
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
700 PM CST Mon Mar 8 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower 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 700 AM CST.
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MSC133-091300-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210310T0400Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T1600Z.NO/
700 PM CST Mon Mar 8 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 6:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 16.1 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Field west of river begins to flood.
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Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 21.9 Mon 6 pm CST 20.7 19.6 18.5
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LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
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AJ481
WGUS84 KJAN 091548
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
948 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
MSC133-091700-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210309T1548Z/
/SUNM6.1.ER.210227T1754Z.210304T0500Z.210309T1600Z.NO/
948 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Sunflower River At Sunflower.
* At 9:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.4 feet by Sunday
morning.
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Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Big Sunflower River
Sunflower 21.0 20.9 Tue 9 am CST 18.5 16.3 13.1
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LAT...LON 3324 9081 3363 9062 3388 9075 3399 9059
3363 9048 3324 9064
$$
2The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 9:59 AM CST | River Flood Warning | JAN | Carroll, Leflore | 8 days |
| Feb 26, 1:59 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Bolivar, Sunflower, Washington | 6 hr |
| Feb 26, 2:13 PM CST | Flash Flood Watch | JAN | Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada, Humphreys and 7 more | 14 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.