Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 71, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at May 4, 2021, 8:18 PM CDT for Attala County, Holmes County, Mississippi. It took effect at May 5, 2021, 6:38 PM CDT. It was in force for 39 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 4, 2021, 8:18 PM CDT (01:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 5, 2021, 6:38 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 7, 2021, 9:41 AM CDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Attala County, MS, Holmes County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Big Black River at West (WSTM6). The gauge peaked at 15.04 ft at May 6, 2021, 6:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 25 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07289350, 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.
311
WGUS44 KJAN 050118
FLWJAN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
818 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala 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 Wednesday morning at 900 AM CDT.
&&
MSC007-051-051330-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0071.210505T2338Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210505T2338Z.210508T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Big Black River At West.
* From Wednesday evening until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 17.5 feet early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and
lowland become inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Big Black River
West 15.0 8.3 Tue 7 pm CDT 15.1 17.2 17.4
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
AJ5 follow-up statements
862
WGUS84 KJAN 051514
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1014 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 8 PM CDT.
&&
MSC007-051-060315-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0071.210506T0040Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210506T0040Z.210508T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening and continue rising to a crest of 17.5 feet early Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and
lowland become inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Big Black River
West 15.0 13.1 Wed 9 am CDT 16.6 17.4 17.5
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
2684
WGUS84 KJAN 060125
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
825 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala 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 Thursday morning by 10 AM CDT.
&&
MSC007-051-061530-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210506T0358Z.210508T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 17.5 feet early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and
lowland become inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Big Black River
West 15.0 14.5 Wed 7 pm CDT 17.0 17.4 17.5
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
LP118
WGUS84 KJAN 061517
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1017 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Forecast includes rainfall on the ground and 24 hours of additional
rainfall.
Additional information is available at
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN
The next statement will be issued this evening at 8 PM CDT.
&&
MSC007-051-070330-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-210512T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210506T1415Z.210509T0600Z.210511T0600Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and
lowland become inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
West 15.0 15.0 Thu 9 am CDT 15.8 16.8 16.9
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
2028
WGUS84 KJAN 070203
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
903 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala 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 by 1015 AM CDT.
&&
MSC007-051-071515-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-210512T0000Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210506T1415Z.210509T0600Z.210511T0600Z.NO/
903 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Black River At West.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.0 feet early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and
lowland become inundated.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Big Black River
West 15.0 14.2 Thu 8 pm CDT 16.1 16.9 16.7
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
LP978
WGUS84 KJAN 071441
FLSJAN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
941 AM CDT Fri May 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
MSC007-051-071545-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-210507T1441Z/
/WSTM6.1.ER.210506T1415Z.210509T0600Z.210511T0600Z.NO/
941 AM CDT Fri May 7 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Big Black River At West has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Black River At West.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.8 feet by Wednesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Big Black River
West 15.0 12.9 Fri 8 am CDT 10.1 7.7 5.8
&&
LAT...LON 3290 9006 3314 8990 3329 8981 3322 8963
3313 8969 3285 8987
$$
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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.