Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 64, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Apr 23, 2021, 3:28 PM CDT for Franklin County, Mississippi. It took effect at Apr 24, 2021, 8:30 AM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 23, 2021, 3:28 PM CDT (20:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 24, 2021, 8:30 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 24, 2021, 9:27 PM CDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Franklin County, MS
The river
Written for the forecast point Homochitto River at Rosetta (RSAM6). The gauge peaked at 21.43 ft at Apr 24, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 18 ft
- Minor stage
- 19 ft
- Moderate stage
- 30 ft
- Major stage
- 37 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07292500, 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.
881
WGUS44 KJAN 232028
FLWJAN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
328 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Homochitto River At Rosetta affecting Franklin 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 tonight at 8PM CDT.
&&
MSC037-240830-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0064.210424T1330Z-210425T1909Z/
/RSAM6.1.ER.210424T1330Z.210424T1800Z.210425T0108Z.NO/
328 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Homochitto River At Rosetta.
* From Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.
* At 2:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...With heavy rainfall expected tonight, the river will
rise very sharply above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of
20.5 feet by early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to spread into agricultural
lands along the river. Equipment and livestock should be removed.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Homochitto River
Rosetta 19.0 4.8 Fri 2 pm CDT 20.5 12.4 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 3140 9141 3139 9109 3148 9093 3138 9084
3128 9107 3130 9147
$$
24 follow-up statements
172
WGUS84 KJAN 240226
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
926 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Homochitto River At Rosetta affecting Franklin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued between 8 AM and 10 AM CDT
Saturday.
&&
MSC037-241500-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0064.210424T1330Z-210425T1908Z/
/RSAM6.1.ER.210424T1330Z.210424T1800Z.210425T0108Z.NO/
926 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Homochitto River At Rosetta.
* From Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday morning to a crest of 20.5 feet early Saturday afternoon.
It is then expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to spread into agricultural
lands along the river. Equipment and livestock should be removed.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Homochitto River
Rosetta 19.0 4.9 Fri 8 pm CDT 19.7 11.3 8.4
&&
LAT...LON 3140 9141 3139 9109 3148 9093 3138 9084
3128 9107 3130 9147
$$
NF457
WGUS84 KJAN 241403
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
903 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Homochitto River At Rosetta affecting Franklin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
&&
MSC037-250215-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210425T1955Z/
/RSAM6.1.ER.210424T1102Z.210424T1800Z.210425T0155Z.NO/
903 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Homochitto River At Rosetta.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet
this afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Homochitto River
Rosetta 19.0 20.7 Sat 8 am CDT 13.9 8.3 7.6
&&
LAT...LON 3140 9141 3139 9109 3148 9093 3138 9084
3128 9107 3130 9147
$$
2589
WGUS84 KJAN 242006
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
306 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Homochitto River At Rosetta affecting Franklin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued tonight at 8 PM CDT.
&&
MSC037-250815-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210425T1955Z/
/RSAM6.1.ER.210424T1102Z.210424T1715Z.210425T0155Z.NO/
306 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Homochitto River At Rosetta.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 2:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below
flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.7 feet Thursday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Homochitto River
Rosetta 19.0 21.2 Sat 2 pm CDT 10.8 8.1 7.4
&&
LAT...LON 3140 9141 3139 9109 3148 9093 3138 9084
3128 9107 3130 9147
$$
2302
WGUS84 KJAN 250227
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
927 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Homochitto River At Rosetta affecting Franklin County.
MSC037-250330-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0064.000000T0000Z-210425T0227Z/
/RSAM6.1.ER.210424T1102Z.210424T1715Z.210425T0155Z.NO/
927 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Homochitto River At Rosetta has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Homochitto River At Rosetta.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.3 feet Thursday
evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Homochitto River
Rosetta 19.0 18.4 Sat 8 pm CDT 9.4 8.0 7.2
&&
LAT...LON 3140 9141 3139 9109 3148 9093 3138 9084
3128 9107 3130 9147
$$
AJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 3:22 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | JAN | Adams, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest and 17 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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.