Alert archive / Tennessee / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 41, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Mar 27, 2021, 11:29 AM CDT for Fayette County, Shelby County, Tennessee. It took effect at Mar 27, 2021, 7:40 PM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 27, 2021, 11:29 AM CDT (16:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 27, 2021, 7:40 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 7:57 AM CDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Fayette County, TN, Shelby County, TN
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Loosahatchie River at Arlington (ARLT1). The gauge peaked at 20.35 ft at Mar 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 19 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 22 ft
- Major stage
- 24 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07030240, 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.
976
WGUS44 KMEG 271629
FLWMEG
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1129 AM CDT Sat Mar 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
S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls
Loosahatchie River at Arlington
Wolf River at Germantown
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.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
TNC047-157-281930-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0041.210328T0040Z-210329T0627Z/
/ARLT1.2.ER.210328T0040Z.210328T1200Z.210329T0026Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Loosahatchie River at Arlington.
* From this evening to late Sunday night.
* At 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 22.0 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall
below flood stage Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Brief Road is flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3533 9005 3529 8980 3538 8964 3520 8964
3524 8989 3522 9004
$$
TNC113-281930-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0042.210328T0900Z-210330T0131Z/
/JKNT1.1.ER.210328T0900Z.210329T0000Z.210329T1930Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson.
* From late tonight to Monday evening.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 32.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 35.0 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall
below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, The east bank of the South Fork of the
Forked Deer River overflows flooding low-lying areas of the
University of Tennessee Agriculture Experiment Station.
&&
LAT...LON 3572 8897 3565 8862 3544 8880 3559 8906
$$
TNC033-045-097-281930-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0043.210328T0907Z-000000T0000Z/
/HLST1.1.ER.210328T0907Z.210328T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight to
11.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall to 10.0 feet
Monday evening, but the river will remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Farm land near the river is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3595 8948 3600 8940 3589 8932 3584 8940
$$
TNC157-281930-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0044.210328T1108Z-210328T2001Z/
/GERT1.1.ER.210328T1108Z.210328T1200Z.210328T1400Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Wolf River at Germantown.
* From Sunday morning to Sunday afternoon.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 20.6 feet late Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Greenways flooding along the Wolf River is
more extensive from Houston Levee Road to Interstate 40.
&&
LAT...LON 3522 9004 3524 8989 3520 8964 3502 8965
3511 8991 3514 9004
$$
TLSJr4 follow-up statements
093
WGUS84 KMEG 280107
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
807 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Loosahatchie River at Arlington
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.
&&
TNC047-157-290115-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210329T0700Z/
/ARLT1.2.ER.210328T0237Z.210328T1200Z.210329T0100Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Loosahatchie River at Arlington.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 22.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Brief Road is flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3533 9005 3529 8980 3538 8964 3520 8964
3524 8989 3522 9004
$$679
WGUS84 KMEG 281526
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1026 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Loosahatchie River at Arlington
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
TNC047-157-300330-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210331T0112Z/
/ARLT1.2.ER.210328T0745Z.210329T1800Z.210330T1912Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Loosahatchie River at Arlington.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CDT Sunday was 20.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Brief Road is flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3533 9005 3529 8980 3538 8964 3520 8964
3524 8989 3522 9004
$$
MJ528
WGUS84 KMEG 290115
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
815 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Loosahatchie River at Arlington
...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.
&&
TNC047-157-301315-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210331T0138Z/
/ARLT1.2.ER.210328T0745Z.210330T0000Z.210330T1938Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Loosahatchie River at Arlington.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Brief Road is flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3533 9005 3529 8980 3538 8964 3520 8964
3524 8989 3522 9004
$$
TNC033-045-097-301315-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HLST1.1.ER.210328T0225Z.210328T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river may jump up 11.5 feet Monday morning,but
likely will slowly rise to around 10.7 by the end of the week.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Farm land near the river is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3595 8948 3600 8940 3589 8932 3584 8940
$$
TNC113-301315-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210331T2015Z/
/JKNT1.1.ER.210328T0412Z.210330T0000Z.210331T1415Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the S.F. of the Forked Deer River at Jackson.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 35.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.5 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
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
$$
mm719
WGUS84 KMEG 291257
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
757 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Loosahatchie River at Arlington
TNC047-157-291400-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210329T1257Z/
/ARLT1.2.ER.210328T0745Z.210330T0000Z.210330T1938Z.NO/
757 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Loosahatchie River at Arlington has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Loosahatchie River at Arlington.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet
this afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3533 9005 3529 8980 3538 8964 3520 8964
3524 8989 3522 9004
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2:44 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer and 15 more | 24 hr |
| Mar 27, 4:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Tipton | 31 min |
| Mar 27, 5:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Carroll, Madison | 24 min |
| Mar 27, 5:13 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 5:14 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Madison | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 5:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Shelby | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 5:34 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Shelby | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 5:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Benton, Carroll | 53 min |
| Mar 27, 5:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Fayette | 49 min |
| Mar 27, 7:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chester, Henderson, McNairy | 30 min |
| Mar 27, 7:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Decatur, Hardin, Henderson | 29 min |
| Mar 27, 9:01 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Fayette, Haywood, Shelby, Tipton | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:33 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson, McNairy | 5 hr |
| Mar 27, 11:29 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Madison | 4 days |
| Mar 27, 11:29 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Crockett, Dyer, Lauderdale | 14 days |
| Mar 27, 11:29 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Shelby | 23 hr |
| Mar 27, 3:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Tipton | 30 min |
| Mar 27, 3:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Madison | 25 min |
| Mar 27, 4:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chester, Hardeman, Henderson, Madison | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 4:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lauderdale | 30 min |
| Mar 27, 4:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chester, Decatur, Henderson | 40 min |
| Mar 27, 5:05 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Chester, Henderson, Madison | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 5:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Decatur, Henderson | 22 min |
| Mar 27, 5:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lauderdale | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 6:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Lauderdale | 52 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.