Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 76, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Jun 9, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT for Lee County, Mississippi. It was in force for 21 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 9, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT (10:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 30, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 21 days
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Lee County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Town Creek at Tupelo (TPOM6). The gauge peaked at 24.12 ft at Jun 9, 2021, 11:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 21 ft
- Moderate stage
- 27 ft
- Major stage
- 31.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02435020, 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.
050
WGUS44 KMEG 091000
FLWMEG
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
500 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Town Creek at Tupelo Town Creek at Tupelo
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
MSC081-102200-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0076.210609T1000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TPOM6.1.ER.210609T0754Z.210609T1512Z.210609T2023Z.NO/
500 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Town Creek at Tupelo.
* From early this morning until further notice.
* At 4:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 21.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain in flood stage through
early afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Overbank flooding begins near the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3445 8884 3445 8862 3410 8861 3410 8867
3421 8884
$$4 follow-up statements
095
WGUS84 KMEG 091558
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1058 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Town Creek at Tupelo
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
MSC081-100900-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-210610T0900Z/
/TPOM6.1.ER.210609T0754Z.210609T0930Z.210610T0148Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Town Creek at Tupelo.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, overbank flooding begins near the creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3445 8884 3445 8862 3410 8861 3410 8867
3421 8884
$$
MJ654
WGUS84 KMEG 091935
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
235 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Town Creek at Tupelo Town Creek at Tupelo
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.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
MSC081-110200-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-210611T0156Z/
/TPOM6.1.ER.210609T0754Z.210610T0600Z.210610T1956Z.NO/
235 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Town Creek at Tupelo.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 2:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 23.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Several homes and businesses east of the
creek are flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3445 8884 3445 8862 3410 8861 3410 8867
3421 8884
$$644
WGUS84 KMEG 100043
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
743 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Town Creek at Tupelo Town Creek at Tupelo
Tombigbee River at Bigbee Tombigbee River at Bigbee
Tombigbee River near Amory Tombigbee River near Amory
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
MSC081-110200-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-210611T0156Z/
/TPOM6.1.ER.210609T0754Z.210610T0600Z.210610T1956Z.NO/
743 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Town Creek at Tupelo.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 23.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Several homes and businesses east of the
creek are flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3445 8884 3445 8862 3410 8861 3410 8867
3421 8884
$$
MSC087-095-111245-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210609T0655Z.210613T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
743 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 16.3 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall to 15.6 feet and begin rising again early Saturday
morning. It will rise to 16.6 feet early Sunday morning. It will
then fall again but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water is flowing over Airbase Road on the
west bank of the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
3370 8844 3375 8839
$$
MSC095-111245-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGBM6.2.ER.210608T1904Z.210610T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
743 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River at Bigbee.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Extensive flooding is occurring around the
community of Bigbee. Evacuations will be neccessary.
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8852 3409 8840 3399 8852 3406 8857
$$
MSC095-111245-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AMYM6.2.ER.210608T1753Z.210611T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
743 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River near Amory.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 26.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.9 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Highway 6 between Amory and Bigbee is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3406 8857 3399 8852 3393 8854 3394 8856
3402 8858
$$584
WGUS84 KMEG 101431
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
931 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tombigbee River near Fulton
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Town Creek at Tupelo
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tombigbee River at Bigbee
Tombigbee River near Amory
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
MSC081-101545-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-210610T1431Z/
/TPOM6.1.ER.210609T0754Z.210610T0315Z.210610T1046Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Town Creek at Tupelo has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Town Creek at Tupelo.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.1 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3445 8884 3445 8862 3410 8861 3410 8867
3421 8884
$$
MSC057-110600-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0081.210610T1800Z-210611T0600Z/
/FULM6.1.ER.210610T1800Z.210610T1800Z.210611T0000Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River near Fulton.
* From this afternoon to just after midnight tonight.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 20.0 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Most low-lying agricultural land along the
river is flooding and access may be restricted in low-lying areas.
&&
LAT...LON 3446 8849 3446 8838 3427 8843 3418 8838
3409 8840 3409 8848
$$
MSC087-095-120245-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0071.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210609T0655Z.210613T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 15.5 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall to 15.1 feet and begin rising again
early Saturday morning. It will rise to 15.7 feet early Sunday
morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Water is covering a portion of Airbase Road
located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farm land is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
3370 8844 3375 8839
$$
MSC095-120245-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BGBM6.2.ER.210608T1904Z.210611T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River at Bigbee.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Extensive flooding is occurring around the
community of Bigbee. Evacuations will be neccessary.
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8852 3409 8840 3399 8852 3406 8857
$$
MSC095-120245-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AMYM6.2.ER.210608T1753Z.210610T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River near Amory.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.4 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Highway 6 between Amory and Bigbee is
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3406 8857 3399 8852 3393 8854 3394 8856
3402 8858
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 7:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chickasaw, Lee, Monroe | 37 min |
| Jun 8, 7:12 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Pontotoc | 3 hr |
| Jun 8, 7:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Itawamba, Monroe | 28 min |
| Jun 8, 8:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Itawamba | 30 min |
| Jun 8, 9:20 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | DeSoto, Tunica | 3 hr |
| Jun 8, 10:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica | 11 hr |
| Jun 8, 11:00 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Pontotoc, Union, Yalobusha | 11 hr |
| Jun 8, 11:05 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, Marshall, Tate, Tippah | 3 hr |
| Jun 9, 1:28 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc and 3 more | 38 min |
| Jun 9, 1:53 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, Tunica | 4 hr |
| Jun 9, 2:04 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Tate, Tippah, Union | 4 hr |
| Jun 9, 2:06 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc and 2 more | 7 hr |
| Jun 9, 5:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun | 15 hr |
| Jun 9, 5:11 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Benton, Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola and 2 more | 99 min |
| Jun 9, 5:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Tate, Tunica | 44 hr |
| Jun 9, 5:37 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Calhoun | 13 hr |
| Jun 9, 6:50 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate, Tunica | 3 hr |
| Jun 9, 6:56 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Union | 3 hr |
| Jun 9, 7:44 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Alcorn, Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo | 2 hr |
| Jun 9, 8:58 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Lee, Pontotoc, Union | 5 hr |
| Jun 9, 9:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Coahoma, DeSoto, Panola, Quitman, Tate, Tunica | 3 hr |
| Jun 9, 11:04 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall | 3 hr |
| Jun 9, 11:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Union | 37 min |
| Jun 9, 11:53 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Lee | 37 min |
| Jun 9, 12:12 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 9, 12:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Calhoun | 36 min |
| Jun 9, 1:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Chickasaw | 33 min |
| Jun 9, 2:03 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Lee, Pontotoc, Union, Yalobusha | 3 hr |
| Jun 9, 2:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 31 min |
| Jun 9, 3:04 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Lafayette | 9 min |
| Jun 9, 3:10 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 9, 3:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Lafayette | 6 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.