Alert archive / Tennessee / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 14, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Feb 27, 2021, 12:16 PM CST for Madison County, Tennessee. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 11:40 AM CST. It was in force for 20 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2021, 12:16 PM CST (18:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2021, 11:40 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 20, 2021, 1:16 PM CDT
- In force
- 20 days
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Madison County, TN
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point South Fork Forked Deer River at Jackson (JKNT1).
- Action stage
- 32 ft
- Minor stage
- 34 ft
- Moderate stage
- 37.5 ft
- Major stage
- 39 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
421 WGUS44 KMEG 271816 FLWMEG BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Memphis TN 1216 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-281830- /O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0014.210301T1030Z-000000T0000Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210301T1030Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1800Z.NO/ 1216 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021 The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Flood Warning for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * From late Sunday night until further notice. * At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 33.2 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to 33.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will rise above flood stage early Monday morning and continue to rise to 34.5 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. * Impact...At 34.0 feet, Businesses along Westover Road are affected by flood waters. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.5 feet on 02/18/2001. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
10 follow-up statements
793 WGUS84 KMEG 280110 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 710 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-010115- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0014.210301T1030Z-210303T0000Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210301T1030Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1800Z.NO/ 710 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * From late Sunday night to Tuesday evening. * At 6:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 33.4 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to 33.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall to 33.4 feet and begin rising again early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise above flood stage early Monday morning and continue to rise to 34.5 feet Monday evening. * Impact...At 34.0 feet, Businesses along Westover Road are affected by flood waters. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.5 feet on 02/18/2001. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
017 WGUS84 KMEG 281740 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1140 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-011745- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0014.210228T1740Z-210303T0800Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210301T1800Z.210303T0200Z.NO/ 1140 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * From this morning to late Tuesday night. * At 11:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 34.1 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CST Sunday was 34.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0 feet Monday. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday night. * Impact...At 36.0 feet, Businesses in low-lying areas near the river are flooding. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
286 WGUS84 KMEG 010133 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 733 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-020145- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210303T1330Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210301T1800Z.210303T0730Z.NO/ 733 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * Until Wednesday morning. * At 7:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 34.3 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CST Sunday was 34.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 36.0 feet, Businesses in low-lying areas near the river are flooding. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
622 WGUS84 KMEG 011742 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1142 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC033-045-097-021745- /O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLST1.1.ER.210301T0230Z.210301T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1142 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls. * Until further notice. * At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 11.3 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CST Monday was 11.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet this afternoon. * Impact...At 12.5 feet, Water is flowing over Highway 210 north of Halls. Several low-lying roads near the South Fork of the Forked Deer River are flooded. && LAT...LON 3595 8948 3600 8940 3589 8932 3584 8940 $$ TNC113-021745- /O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210303T1330Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210301T1800Z.210303T0730Z.NO/ 1142 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * Until Wednesday morning. * At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 33.5 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CST Monday was 34.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 36.0 feet, Businesses in low-lying areas near the river are flooding. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
165 WGUS84 KMEG 011747 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1147 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-021800- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210305T0000Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210301T1800Z.210304T1800Z.NO/ 1147 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * Until Thursday evening. * At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 34.6 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CST Monday was 34.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. * Impact...At 35.0 feet, The east bank of the South Fork of the Forked Deer River overflows flooding low-lying areas of the University of Tennessee Agriculture Experiment Station. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$ TNC033-045-097-021800- /O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HLST1.1.ER.210301T0230Z.210306T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1147 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls. * Until further notice. * At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 10.0 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CST Monday was 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 11.3 feet early Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. * Impact...At 11.5 feet, Farm land near the river is flooded. && LAT...LON 3595 8948 3600 8940 3589 8932 3584 8940 $$
715 WGUS84 KMEG 020209 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 809 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-030215- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210305T0600Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210302T0600Z.210305T0000Z.NO/ 809 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * Until late Thursday night. * At 7:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 34.6 feet and falling. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is cresting and then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
107 WGUS84 KMEG 021940 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 140 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-030900- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210303T0900Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0300Z.NO/ 140 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * Until late tonight. * At 11:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 34.5 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CST Tuesday was 34.7 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 30.8 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 34.0 feet, Businesses along Westover Road are affected by flood waters. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.5 feet on 11/21/1988. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
752 WGUS84 KMEG 030212 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 812 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... South Fork of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-031200- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210303T1200Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0900Z.NO/ 812 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * Until Wednesday morning. * At 7:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 34.3 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling. * Impact...At 34.0 feet, Businesses along Westover Road are affected by flood waters. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
603 WGUS84 KMEG 031138 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 538 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... South Fork of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-031800- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210303T1800Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210302T0000Z.210303T1800Z.NO/ 538 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * Until this afternoon. * At 5:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 34.2 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM CST Wednesday was 34.5 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to drop below flood stage around midday and continue a gradual fall. * Impact...At 34.0 feet, businesses along Westover Road are affected by flood waters. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$ MJ
876 WGUS84 KMEG 031531 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 931 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC113-031800- /O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210303T1800Z/ /JKNT1.1.ER.210228T1330Z.210302T0000Z.210303T1800Z.NO/ 931 AM CST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson. * Until this afternoon. * At 8:00 AM CST this morning the stage was 34.1 feet. * Flood stage is 34.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 30.9 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 34.0 feet, Businesses along Westover Road are affected by flood waters. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.2 feet on 07/23/2017. && LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 9:48 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Fayette, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Feb 27, 12:39 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Madison, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Feb 27, 2:55 AM CST | Flood Watch | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer and 15 more | 56 hr |
| Feb 27, 12:18 PM CST | River Flood Warning | MEG | Crockett, Dyer, Lauderdale | 11 days |
| Feb 27, 5:50 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chester, Henderson | 40 min |
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.