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River Flood Warning 75, NWS Jackson, MS

June 7, 2021Jones County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Jun 7, 2021, 11:26 AM CDT for Jones County, Mississippi. It took effect at Jun 7, 2021, 10:36 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jun 7, 2021, 11:26 AM CDT (16:26 UTC)
In effect from: Jun 7, 2021, 10:36 PM CDT
Expired: Jun 11, 2021, 8:21 PM CDT
In force: 4 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 16:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Tallahala Creek at Laurel (LURM6). The gauge peaked at 15.31 ft at Jun 9, 2021, 6:00 AM 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.

147 
WGUS44 KJAN 071626
FLWJAN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
Issued by National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1126 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 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.

For the Pascagoula...including Collins, Near Hattiesburg, 
Hattiesburg, Laurel, Chunky, Enterprise, Shubuta, Brooklyn...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.

&&


MSC067-080430-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FL.W.0075.210608T0336Z-210609T0910Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210608T0336Z.210608T1800Z.210608T2109Z.NO/
1126 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From this evening to late Tuesday night.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Monday, the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening 
  to 14.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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       Tue   Wed   Thu          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  9.4  Mon 1045 am CDT 14.0  4.9   5.0          





&&

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

$$

BCC

11 follow-up statements

026 
WGUS84 KJAN 080151
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
851 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 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 Tuesday morning at 900 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-081400-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0075.210608T1530Z-210609T1945Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210608T1530Z.210608T1800Z.210609T0145Z.NO/
851 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* From Tuesday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  9.3   Mon 7 pm CDT 13.7  7.1   5.2          





&&

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

$$

19

599 
WGUS84 KJAN 081532
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1032 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 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 800 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-090345-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210610T1400Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0142Z.210609T0600Z.210609T2000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 14.0 feet just after midnight tonight.
* 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     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  10.0  Tue 9 am CDT 13.1  12.0  11.4         





&&

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

$$

2

762 
WGUS84 KJAN 090118
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
818 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 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 830 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-091330-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210610T1400Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T0600Z.210609T2000Z.NO/
818 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* 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  13.1  Tue 7 pm CDT 12.8  11.9  11.2         





&&

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

$$

19

912 
WGUS84 KJAN 090505
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1205 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 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 by this afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-091715-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210611T0600Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T0600Z.210610T1200Z.NO/
1205 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 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 11:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet 
  early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 am CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  14.5  Tue 11 pm CD 13.1  12.5  11.9         





&&

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

$$

LP

110 
WGUS84 KJAN 091408
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
908 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 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 800 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-100215-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210613T1800Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T1130Z.210613T0000Z.NO/
908 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 12.3 feet by 
  Monday morning.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  15.3  Wed 8 am CDT 14.1  13.9  13.3         





&&

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

$$

2

564 
WGUS84 KJAN 100132
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
832 PM CDT Wed Jun 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 Thursday morning at 845 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-101345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210613T1800Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T1130Z.210613T0000Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Saturday evening and continue falling to 12.0 feet Monday evening.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  14.6  Wed 7 pm CDT 14.0  13.7  13.0         





&&

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

$$

19

824 
WGUS84 KJAN 101543
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1043 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 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 8 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-110345-
/O.CON.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210613T1800Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T1130Z.210613T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to hold steady today before 
  rising back to 15.0 feet tomorrow evening.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  14.6  Wed 7 pm CDT 14.9  14.4  13.5         





&&

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

$$

2

009 
WGUS84 KJAN 101545
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1045 AM CDT Thu Jun 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 8 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-110345-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T1130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected hold steady today and then rise 
  to a crest of 15.0 feet tomorrow evening.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  14.6  Thu 9 am CDT 14.9  14.4  13.5         





&&

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

$$

2

834 
WGUS84 KJAN 110119
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
819 PM CDT Thu Jun 10 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 Friday morning at 830 AM CDT.

&&


MSC067-111330-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210616T0900Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T1130Z.210615T1500Z.NO/
819 PM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet 
  tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday 
  morning.

&&


               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 pm CDT)     
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun          

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  14.4  Thu 7 pm CDT 15.0  14.1  13.3         





&&

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

$$

2

547 
WGUS84 KJAN 111338
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
838 AM CDT Fri Jun 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 845 PM CDT.

&&


MSC067-120145-
/O.EXT.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210612T2200Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T1130Z.210612T0400Z.NO/
838 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tallahala Creek At Laurel.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  13.5  Fri 7 am CDT 12.5  11.4  11.4         





&&

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

$$

2

578 
WGUS84 KJAN 120121
FLSJAN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
821 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021

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

  Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.

MSC067-120230-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FL.W.0075.000000T0000Z-210612T0121Z/
/LURM6.1.ER.210609T0035Z.210609T1130Z.210612T0400Z.NO/
821 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 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 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.2 feet Wednesday 
  evening.

&&


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

Tallahala Creek
Laurel         13.0  12.5  Fri 7 pm CDT 11.4  11.5  11.1         





&&

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

$$

AJ

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 7, 12:38 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Grenada	37 min
Jun 7, 12:57 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Leflore	33 min
Jun 7, 1:29 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Leflore	46 min
Jun 7, 2:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Claiborne, Jefferson	30 min
Jun 7, 2:23 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Claiborne, Jefferson	52 min
Jun 7, 2:36 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Hinds, Madison, Rankin	39 min
Jun 7, 3:01 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Claiborne, Hinds, Warren	44 min
Jun 7, 3:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Neshoba	30 min
Jun 7, 3:19 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Madison	26 min
Jun 7, 3:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Hinds, Madison, Yazoo	46 min
Jun 7, 3:47 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Leake, Madison, Rankin	43 min
Jun 7, 4:03 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Yazoo	42 min
Jun 7, 4:11 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Winston	34 min
Jun 7, 4:17 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Attala, Leake, Madison	58 min
Jun 7, 5:08 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	JAN	Lowndes	52 min
Jun 7, 6:23 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	JAN	Bolivar, Issaquena, Sharkey, Washington	55 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.