Alert archive / Arkansas / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 3, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Jan 25, 2021, 1:16 PM CST for Clay County, Greene County, Arkansas; Dunklin County, Missouri. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 1:30 AM CST. It was in force for 25 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2021, 1:16 PM CST (19:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2021, 1:30 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2021, 2:26 AM CST
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Clay County, AR, Greene County, AR, Dunklin County, MO
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point St. Francis River at St. Francis (SFRA4).
- Action stage
- 19 ft
- Minor stage
- 22 ft
- Moderate stage
- 27 ft
- Major stage
- 31 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07040100, 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.
553
WGUS44 KMEG 251916
FLWMEG
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
116 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Arkansas...Missouri...
Saint Francis River near Saint Francis
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.
&&
ARC021-055-MOC069-261500-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0003.210126T0730Z-210128T0600Z/
/SFRA4.1.ER.210126T0730Z.210126T1800Z.210127T0600Z.NO/
116 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Saint Francis River near Saint Francis.
* From late tonight to late Wednesday night.
* At 12:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 22.5 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Several roads near Wilhelmina, Missouri are
flooded. Recreational areas and large areas of agricultural land
near the river are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4
feet on 01/14/2005.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 9014 3636 9000 3603 9028 3610 9038
3633 9018 3649 9021
$$4 follow-up statements
722
WGUS84 KMEG 260038
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
638 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Missouri...
Saint Francis River near Saint Francis
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
ARC021-055-MOC069-261915-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0003.210126T0730Z-210128T0600Z/
/SFRA4.1.ER.210126T0730Z.210126T1800Z.210127T0600Z.NO/
638 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Francis River near Saint Francis.
* From late tonight to late Wednesday night.
* At 6:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 22.5 feet early tomorrow
afternoon Tuesday. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Several roads near Wilhelmina, Missouri are
flooded. Recreational areas and large areas of agricultural land
near the river are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4
feet on 01/14/2005.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 9014 3636 9000 3603 9028 3610 9038
3633 9018 3649 9021
$$287
WGUS84 KMEG 261805
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1205 PM CST Tue Jan 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Missouri...
Saint Francis River near Saint Francis
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.
&&
ARC021-055-MOC069-270615-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210128T1630Z/
/SFRA4.1.ER.210126T0446Z.210127T0000Z.210127T1630Z.NO/
1205 PM CST Tue Jan 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Francis River near Saint Francis.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 11:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 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 22.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Most lowland inside the levee system is
flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6
feet on 01/04/2000.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 9014 3636 9000 3603 9028 3610 9038
3633 9018 3649 9021
$$025
WGUS84 KMEG 270054
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
654 PM CST Tue Jan 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Missouri...
Saint Francis River near Saint Francis
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
ARC021-055-MOC069-271230-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T1230Z/
/SFRA4.1.ER.210126T0446Z.210127T0000Z.210127T1630Z.NO/
654 PM CST Tue Jan 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saint Francis River near Saint Francis.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 6:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM CST Tuesday was 22.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
overnight. Wednesday
morning at 6 AM the stage should 21.9 feet or slightly lower.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Most lowland inside the levee system is
flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6
feet on 01/04/2000.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 9014 3636 9000 3603 9028 3610 9038
3633 9018 3649 9021
$$751
WGUS84 KMEG 270826
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
226 AM CST Wed Jan 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Missouri...
Saint Francis River near Saint Francis
ARC021-055-MOC069-270930-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210127T0826Z/
/SFRA4.1.ER.210126T0446Z.210127T0000Z.210127T1630Z.NO/
226 AM CST Wed Jan 27 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Saint Francis River near Saint Francis
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Saint Francis River near Saint Francis.
* At 2:00 AM CST Wednesday, the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage and will
continue to recede.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 9014 3636 9000 3603 9028 3610 9038
3633 9018 3649 9021
$$
MJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 6:14 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | MEG | Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lee and 4 more | 12 hr |
| Jan 25, 2:47 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lee | 28 min |
| Jan 25, 3:09 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Crittenden, Lee | 38 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.