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River Flood Warning 52, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Mar 31, 2021, 9:19 AM CDT for Tate County, Tunica County, Mississippi. It was in force for 19 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 31, 2021, 9:19 AM CDT (14:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 1, 2021, 4:48 AM CDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Tate County, MS, Tunica County, MS
The radar
The Memphis radar (KNQA), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Coldwater River near Sarah (SARM6).
- Action stage
- 17 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07279700, 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.
304
WGUS44 KMEG 311419
FLWMEG
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
919 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Coldwater River near Sarah
Coldwater River at Marks
Little Tallahatchie Canal at Etta near New Albany
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.
&&
MSC137-143-011445-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0052.210331T1419Z-210401T1435Z/
/SARM6.1.ER.210331T1257Z.210331T1800Z.210401T0834Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Coldwater River near Sarah.
* From this morning to Thursday morning.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.1 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 22.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, numerous homes in Marks are flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3481 9028 3481 9014 3452 9013 3452 9033
3475 9033
$$
MSC071-093-145-010945-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0051.210331T1419Z-210401T0941Z/
/ETAM6.1.ER.210329T0033Z.210331T1800Z.210401T0340Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Little Tallahatchie Canal at Etta near New Albany.
* From this morning to late tonight.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 26.5 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage late this evening.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, County Highway 47 near Mud Creek and Mill
Creek has 6 to 12 inches of water over it. Several thousand acres
of crop land are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3465 8944 3465 8910 3446 8912 3434 8925
3440 8944
$$
MSC119-020230-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0053.210401T0000Z-210402T1200Z/
/MKSM6.1.ER.210401T0000Z.210401T0000Z.210402T0600Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Coldwater River at Marks.
* From this evening to Friday morning.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 38.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to flood stage, cresting
at 39.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, low-lying farm land is flooded in northern
Quitman County.
&&
LAT...LON 3452 9042 3452 9013 3436 9007 3421 9010
3421 9046 3443 9045
$$
MJ2 follow-up statements
838
WGUS84 KMEG 010131
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
831 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Little Tallahatchie Canal at Etta near New Albany
Yalobusha River at Calhoun City
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Coldwater River near Sarah
Coldwater River at Marks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
MSC137-143-011100-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-210401T1053Z/
/SARM6.1.ER.210331T1257Z.210331T2000Z.210401T0453Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Coldwater River near Sarah.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 8.9 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Several homes in Marks are flooded. Farm
land flooding is widepread.
&&
LAT...LON 3481 9028 3481 9014 3452 9013 3452 9033
3475 9033
$$
MSC071-093-145-011200-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210401T1200Z/
/ETAM6.1.ER.210329T0033Z.210329T0615Z.210401T0600Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Tallahatchie Canal at Etta near New Albany.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Extensive crop land flooding is occurring,
mainly between State Highway 30 and County Highway 46. Water is
beginning to cover the unpaved portion of Union County Highway 47
near Mud Creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3465 8944 3465 8910 3446 8912 3434 8925
3440 8944
$$
MSC013-011300-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-210401T1248Z/
/CCTM6.1.ER.210331T1132Z.210331T1945Z.210401T0648Z.NR/
831 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yalobusha River at Calhoun City.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 16.6 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Extensive agriculture flooding is
occurring. Access to low-lying areas restricted due to flood
waters covering secondary roads.
&&
LAT...LON 3389 8944 3397 8914 3377 8914 3376 8942
$$
MSC119-021200-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210402T1200Z/
/MKSM6.1.ER.210401T0600Z.210401T0600Z.210402T0600Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Coldwater River at Marks.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 39.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 39.0 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, Low-lying farm land is flooded in northern
Quitman County.
&&
LAT...LON 3452 9042 3452 9013 3436 9007 3421 9010
3421 9046 3443 9045
$$
mm021
WGUS84 KMEG 010948
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
448 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Coldwater River near Sarah
MSC137-143-011100-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-210401T0948Z/
/SARM6.1.ER.210331T1257Z.210331T2000Z.210401T0453Z.NO/
448 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Coldwater River near Sarah has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Coldwater River near Sarah.
* At 4:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.9 feet Monday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3481 9028 3481 9014 3452 9013 3452 9033
3475 9033
$$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 | DeSoto, Tunica | 3 hr |
| Mar 30, 7:56 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto | 3 hr |
| Mar 30, 9:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Benton, Marshall | 45 min |
| Mar 30, 9:54 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, Tunica | 3 hr |
| Mar 30, 11:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw | 50 min |
| Mar 31, 12:17 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw | 28 min |
| Mar 31, 12:27 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Monroe, Pontotoc, Yalobusha | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 12:41 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Lee, Monroe | 49 min |
| Mar 31, 12:52 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Lee, Monroe | 10 min |
| Mar 31, 1:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Monroe | 14 min |
| Mar 31, 1:24 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Itawamba, Monroe | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 1:53 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MEG | Monroe | 22 min |
| Mar 31, 2:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Monroe | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 3:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Coahoma | 29 min |
| Mar 31, 3:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Panola | 34 min |
| Mar 31, 3:46 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Chickasaw | 108 min |
| Mar 31, 3:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall, Panola | 41 min |
| Mar 31, 4:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Yalobusha | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 4:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Union | 45 min |
| Mar 31, 4:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Calhoun, Pontotoc | 32 min |
| Mar 31, 5:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Tallahatchie | 13 min |
| Mar 31, 5:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lee | 25 min |
| Mar 31, 5:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chickasaw | 28 min |
| Mar 31, 5:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chickasaw | 26 min |
| Mar 31, 5:20 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Yalobusha | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:26 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Chickasaw | 4 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:31 AM CDT | Freeze Watch | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto and 16 more | 9 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:31 AM CDT | Freeze Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola and 7 more | 27 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Monroe | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Itawamba, Lee | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 5:44 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 31 min |
| Mar 31, 6:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 39 min |
| Mar 31, 8:28 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Tishomingo | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 8:54 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Yalobusha | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 9:01 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 9:01 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Chickasaw | 14 min |
| Mar 31, 9:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun | 23 hr |
| Mar 31, 9:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall, Union | 22 hr |
| Mar 31, 9:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Quitman | 4 days |
| Mar 31, 9:20 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Chickasaw, Monroe | 3 hr |
| Mar 31, 2:34 PM CDT | Frost Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and 3 more | 18 hr |
| Mar 31, 2:34 PM CDT | Freeze Warning | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto and 16 more | 42 hr |
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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.