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River Flood Warning 226, NWS New Orleans, LA

August 30, 2021Jackson County, Mississippi

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Aug 30, 2021, 9:55 PM CDT for Jackson County, Mississippi. It took effect at Aug 31, 2021, 11:21 AM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2021, 9:55 PM CDT (02:55 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 31, 2021, 11:21 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 2, 2021, 10:59 AM CDT
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Jackson County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:54 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 Escatawpa River above Orange Grove (ORAM6). The gauge peaked at 8.53 ft at Aug 31, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate51008/3109/0109/0209/03
Action stage
6 ft
Minor stage
8 ft
Moderate stage
12 ft
Major stage
15 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 0248018020, 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.

064 
WGUS44 KLIX 310255
FLWLIX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
955 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

  Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County.

For the Escatawpa River...including Orange Grove...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/lix.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.

&&


MSC059-312100-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0226.210901T1700Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAM6.1.ER.210901T1700Z.210903T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove.
* From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Wednesday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 7.5 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then rise to 9.0 feet Friday morning. 
  Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. 
  Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and 
  business structures will be threatened.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 8842 3046 8845 3052 8845 3052 8841

$$
5 follow-up statements
592 
WGUS84 KLIX 311621
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1121 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

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

  Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County.

For the Escatawpa River...including Orange Grove...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/lix.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.

&&


MSC059-011030-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0226.210831T1621Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAM6.1.ER.210831T1230Z.210902T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1121 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 8.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. 
  Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and 
  business structures will be threatened.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 8842 3046 8845 3052 8845 3052 8841

$$
996 
WGUS84 KLIX 010115
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
815 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

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

  Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County.

For the Escatawpa River...including Orange Grove...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/lix.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.

&&


MSC059-011915-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0226.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAM6.1.ER.210831T1230Z.210902T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 8.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. 
  Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and 
  business structures will be threatened.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 8842 3046 8845 3052 8845 3052 8841

$$

13
364 
WGUS84 KLIX 011532
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1032 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

  Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County.

For the Escatawpa River...including Orange Grove...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/lix.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.

&&


MSC059-020945-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0226.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAM6.1.ER.210831T1230Z.210902T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 8.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. 
  Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and 
  business structures will be threatened.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 8842 3046 8845 3052 8845 3052 8841

$$
150 
WGUS84 KLIX 020131
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
831 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

  Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County.

For the Escatawpa River...including Orange Grove...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/lix.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.

&&


MSC059-021945-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0226.000000T0000Z-210907T0130Z/
/ORAM6.1.ER.210831T1230Z.210901T1845Z.210906T1930Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 8.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 8.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will 
  fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. 
  Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and 
  business structures will be threatened.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 8842 3046 8845 3052 8845 3052 8841

$$

13
063 
WGUS84 KLIX 021559
FLSLIX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1059 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

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

  Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County.

MSC059-021700-
/O.CAN.KLIX.FL.W.0226.000000T0000Z-210902T1559Z/
/ORAM6.1.ER.210831T1230Z.210901T1845Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1059 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 7.5 feet this afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3046 8842 3046 8845 3052 8845 3052 8841

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New Orleans, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Aug 30, 8:46 PM CDT, 1 hour 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 30, 8:46 PM CDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
Issued by National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
846 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

.EVENING UPDATE...

Tropical Depression Ida continues to move slowly away from our
region, with its remnant center currently crossing the
Interstate 55 corridor in northwestern Mississippi. A feeder band
of convection has impacted the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain,
and this activity may impact the Mississippi coastal counties
during the next few hours. Short-term, high resolution guidance
remains in disagreement on development of the next west-to-east
oriented feeder band development overnight, with areas along and
south of the I-10 corridor potentially impacted during the predawn
and early morning hours, although latest trends are for convection
to perhaps develop closer to the Gulf coast. Scattered showers
will continue to otherwise develop overnight as low level flow
backs from southwesterly to westerly, with drier air then
advecting into inland locations north of I-10 towards sunrise as
low level flow continues to back to northwesterly. Winds will
slowly subside overnight inland, with breezy southwesterly winds
continuing along the Mississippi coast. Lows will range from the
mid 70s inland to the upper 70s along the immediate coast and lake
shore.

We issued a Heat Advisory for the entire area on Tuesday given
that heat index values should rise to around 100 during the
afternoon hours as a drier air mass advects into our region,
allowing for partly to mostly sunny skies during the afternoon
hours, allowing highs to climb to near 90. This product was issued
given the ongoing widespread power outages across much of the
area, and hot conditions will present more of a threat for heat
illness with the lack of air conditioning available.

&&

.MARINE...

Tropical Depression Ida will continue to move northeastward and
further away from our region tonight, but breezy southwesterly
winds and elevated seas will continue across most of our area
waters through early Tuesday, and a Small Craft Advisory remains
in effect. Showers and thunderstorms will likely redevelop over
our local waters this evening, with another band of gusty showers
and thunderstorms possibly developing overnight and then moving
eastward across our waters during the predawn and morning hours on
Tuesday. Breezy westerly winds and rough seas are likely over
open waters on Tuesday. Winds will begin to ease further by
Tuesday night.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
MCB  72  89  73  89 /  40  20  40  50
BTR  72  89  73  89 /  40  30  50  60
ASD  75  90  75  91 /  70  40  50  70
MSY  77  92  78  92 /  70  50  60  70
GPT  76  89  75  90 /  80  60  50  60
PQL  75  88  73  90 /  90  70  50  60

&&

.LIX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...Heat Advisory from 10 AM to 5 PM CDT Tuesday for LAZ046>050-
     056>061-063>070-072-075-077-078.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM CDT Tuesday for GMZ530-532-534-
     536-538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.

MS...Heat Advisory from 10 AM to 5 PM CDT Tuesday for MSZ077-080>082.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM CDT Tuesday for GMZ532-534-536-
     538-550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 30, 9:28 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXHancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River9 hr
Aug 31, 4:06 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryLIXAmite, Pearl River, Pike, Walthall, Wilkinson38 hr

Nearby

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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.