Alert archive / Tennessee / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 50, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Mar 31, 2021, 9:06 AM CDT for Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 31, 2021, 9:06 AM CDT (14:06 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2021, 4:49 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Hardeman County, TN
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Hatchie River near Bolivar (BVRT1). The gauge peaked at 18.80 ft at Apr 2, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07029500, 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.
513 WGUS44 KMEG 311406 FLWMEG BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Memphis TN 906 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee... Hatchie River near Bolivar 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. && TNC069-020215- /O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0050.210331T1406Z-210404T0300Z/ /BVRT1.1.ER.210331T1026Z.210401T1200Z.210403T2100Z.NO/ 906 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Flood Warning for the Hatchie River near Bolivar. * From this morning to Saturday evening. * At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, water starts to flood homes on River Road. && LAT...LON 3538 8919 3547 8902 3513 8871 3500 8887 $$ MJ
7 follow-up statements
867
WGUS84 KMEG 010135
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
835 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Hatchie River near Bolivar
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Obion River near Obion
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
TNC069-021345-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
/BVRT1.1.ER.210331T1026Z.210401T1800Z.210405T0000Z.NO/
835 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Hatchie River near Bolivar.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water starts to flood homes on River Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8919 3547 8902 3513 8871 3500 8887
$$
TNC045-053-131-021345-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210403T0000Z/
/OBNT1.1.ER.210402T0000Z.210402T0000Z.210402T1800Z.NO/
835 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Obion River near Obion.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 33.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 34.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 34.0 feet, Farm land near the river is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3628 8927 3633 8909 3633 8895 3620 8895
3614 8927
$$
mm683
WGUS84 KMEG 011533
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1033 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Obion River near Obion
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Hatchie River near Bolivar
S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
TNC045-053-131-030345-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210403T1800Z/
/OBNT1.1.ER.210401T1607Z.210402T1200Z.210403T1200Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Obion River near Obion.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 33.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 34.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 34.0 feet, farm land near the river is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3628 8927 3633 8909 3633 8895 3620 8895
3614 8927
$$
TNC069-030345-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210405T0300Z/
/BVRT1.1.ER.210331T1026Z.210402T1200Z.210404T2100Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Hatchie River near Bolivar.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, water starts to flood homes on River Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3538 8919 3547 8902 3513 8871 3500 8887
$$
TNC033-045-097-030345-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HLST1.1.ER.210328T0225Z.210331T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the S.F. of the Forked Deer River near Halls.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will remain nearly steady through Saturday,
then begin a gradual fall.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, farm land near the river is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3595 8948 3600 8940 3589 8932 3584 8940
$$
MJ349 WGUS84 KMEG 020134 RRA FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 834 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... Hatchie River near Bolivar PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. && TNC069-031345- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210404T1800Z/ /BVRT1.1.ER.210331T1026Z.210402T0600Z.210404T1200Z.NO/ 834 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Hatchie River near Bolivar. * Until Sunday afternoon. * At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 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 Thursday was 18.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water starts to flood homes on River Road. && LAT...LON 3538 8919 3547 8902 3513 8871 3500 8887 $$
486 WGUS84 KMEG 021412 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 912 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... Hatchie River near Bolivar PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC069-040215- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/ /BVRT1.1.ER.210331T1026Z.210402T0730Z.210405T0000Z.NO/ 912 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Hatchie River near Bolivar. * Until late Sunday night. * At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Friday was 18.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening and continue falling to 16.0 feet Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water starts to flood homes on River Road. && LAT...LON 3538 8919 3547 8902 3513 8871 3500 8887 $$
057 WGUS84 KMEG 030131 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 831 PM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... Hatchie River near Bolivar PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. && TNC069-041200- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210404T1200Z/ /BVRT1.1.ER.210331T1026Z.210402T0730Z.210404T0600Z.NO/ 831 PM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Hatchie River near Bolivar. * Until Sunday morning. * At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Friday was 18.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 15.6 feet Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water starts to flood homes on River Road. && LAT...LON 3538 8919 3547 8902 3513 8871 3500 8887 $$
611 WGUS84 KMEG 031331 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 831 AM CDT Sat Apr 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... Hatchie River near Bolivar PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant. && TNC069-040600- /O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210404T0600Z/ /BVRT1.1.ER.210331T1026Z.210402T0730Z.210404T0000Z.NO/ 831 AM CDT Sat Apr 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Hatchie River near Bolivar. * Until late tonight. * At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Saturday was 18.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 15.6 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 18.0 feet, Low-lying land near the river is flooding. && LAT...LON 3538 8919 3547 8902 3513 8871 3500 8887 $$
746 WGUS84 KMEG 032149 FLSMEG Flood Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 449 PM CDT Sat Apr 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Tennessee... Hatchie River near Bolivar TNC069-032300- /O.CAN.KMEG.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210403T2149Z/ /BVRT1.1.ER.210331T1026Z.210402T0730Z.210404T0000Z.NO/ 449 PM CDT Sat Apr 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Hatchie River near Bolivar has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Hatchie River near Bolivar. * At 4:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.9 feet and falling. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.2 feet early Thursday afternoon. && LAT...LON 3538 8919 3547 8902 3513 8871 3500 8887 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 7:50 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 30, 7:56 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 30, 9:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Fayette | 27 min |
| Mar 30, 9:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Fayette | 50 min |
| Mar 30, 9:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman | 45 min |
| Mar 30, 9:54 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Mar 30, 10:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 49 min |
| Mar 30, 10:31 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Chester, Hardeman, McNairy | 3 hr |
| Mar 30, 11:29 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 35 min |
| Mar 31, 12:04 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 8 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:31 AM CDT | Freeze Watch | MEG | Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, McNairy, Shelby | 9 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:31 AM CDT | Freeze Watch | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer and 15 more | 9 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:31 AM CDT | Freeze Warning | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer and 15 more | 27 hr |
| Mar 31, 8:05 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Hardin, McNairy | 10 min |
| Mar 31, 8:28 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Chester, Decatur, Hardin, McNairy | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 10:15 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Dyer, Gibson, Obion | 70 hr |
| Mar 31, 2:34 PM CDT | Freeze Warning | MEG | Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer and 15 more | 42 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.