Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 83, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Jun 11, 2021, 6:29 AM CDT for Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was in force for 22 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 11, 2021, 6:29 AM CDT (11:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 12, 2021, 4:52 AM CDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Memphis, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Lafayette County, MS
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Yocona River near Oxford (OXDM6). The gauge peaked at 26.88 ft at Jun 10, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 24 ft
- Minor stage
- 25 ft
- Moderate stage
- 28 ft
- Major stage
- 35 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07274000, 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.
255
WGUS44 KMEG 111129
FLWMEG
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
629 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Yocona River near Oxford
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.
&&
MSC071-121000-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0083.210611T1129Z-210612T0952Z/
/OXDM6.1.ER.210611T1025Z.000000T0000Z.210612T0351Z.NR/
629 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Yocona River near Oxford.
* From this morning to late tonight.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Most of the flood plain is inundated and
widespread agicultural flooding is occurring.
&&
LAT...LON 3427 8972 3441 8944 3434 8925 3417 8926
3422 8944 3417 8965
$$2 follow-up statements
774
WGUS84 KMEG 111546
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1046 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Coldwater River at Marks
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Little Tallahatchie Canal at Etta near New Albany
Yocona River near Oxford
Tallahatchie River near Swan Lake
Tallahatchie River at Locopolis
Tallahatchie River near Lambert
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
MSC071-120930-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-210612T0920Z/
/OXDM6.1.ER.210611T1025Z.000000T0000Z.210612T0320Z.NR/
1046 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yocona River near Oxford.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 26.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Flooding is occurring in agricultural land
near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3427 8972 3441 8944 3434 8925 3417 8926
3422 8944 3417 8965
$$
MSC119-130000-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210613T0000Z/
/MKSM6.1.ER.210610T1730Z.210611T1800Z.210612T1800Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Coldwater River at Marks.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 39.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 39.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 39.5 feet, Flooding is occurring around Marks and in
low-lying farm land in Quitman County.
&&
LAT...LON 3452 9042 3452 9013 3437 9007 3421 9010
3421 9046 3443 9045
$$
MSC071-093-145-112315-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-210611T2303Z/
/ETAM6.1.ER.210608T2219Z.210610T0830Z.210611T1703Z.NR/
1046 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Tallahatchie Canal at Etta near New Albany.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 29.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 18.0 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Extensive crop land flooding is occurring,
mainly between State Highway 30 and County Highway 46. Water is
beginning to cover the unpaved portion of Union County Highway 47
near Mud Creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3466 8944 3466 8910 3446 8912 3434 8925
3441 8944
$$
MSC135-130400-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0080.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWNM6.1.ER.210610T0637Z.210613T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tallahatchie River near Swan Lake.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 29.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 29.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5 feet
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Flooding is occurring on farm land near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3398 9046 3390 9033 3389 9005 3381 9002
3381 9046
$$
MSC135-130400-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LOGM6.1.ER.210610T0945Z.210611T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1046 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tallahatchie River at Locopolis.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 34.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 34.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 34.6 feet.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Significant amount of farm land and several
homes near the river are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3408 9046 3401 9021 3406 9005 3389 9005
3390 9033 3398 9046
$$
MSC119-130400-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0082.210611T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/LMGM6.1.ER.210611T1800Z.210613T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1046 AM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tallahatchie River near Lambert.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 32.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 32.5 feet Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Low-lying farmland in northern Quitman
County is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3421 9046 3421 9010 3416 9013 3404 9013
3401 9021 3408 9046
$$
BELLES537
WGUS84 KMEG 120108
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
808 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Yocona River near Oxford
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Coldwater River at Marks
Tallahatchie River near Lambert
Tallahatchie River near Swan Lake
Tallahatchie River at Locopolis
MSC071-120215-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-210612T0108Z/
/OXDM6.1.ER.210611T1025Z.000000T0000Z.210611T1951Z.NR/
808 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Yocona River near Oxford has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Yocona River near Oxford.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.2 feet Monday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3427 8972 3441 8944 3434 8925 3417 8926
3422 8944 3417 8965
$$
MSC119-131315-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LMGM6.1.ER.210611T1620Z.210613T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tallahatchie River near Lambert.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 32.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Low-lying farmland in northern Quitman
County is flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3421 9046 3421 9010 3416 9013 3404 9013
3401 9021 3408 9046
$$
MSC135-131315-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0080.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SWNM6.1.ER.210610T0637Z.210612T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tallahatchie River near Swan Lake.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 29.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Flooding is occurring on farm land near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 3398 9046 3390 9033 3389 9005 3381 9002
3381 9046
$$
MSC135-131315-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LOGM6.1.ER.210610T0945Z.210612T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
808 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tallahatchie River at Locopolis.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 34.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 34.1 feet Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Significant amount of farm land and several
homes near the river are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3408 9046 3401 9021 3406 9005 3389 9005
3390 9033 3398 9046
$$
MSC119-130000-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210613T0000Z/
/MKSM6.1.ER.210610T1730Z.210612T0000Z.210612T1800Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Coldwater River at Marks.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 39.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 36.9 feet Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 39.5 feet, Flooding is occurring around Marks and in
low-lying farm land in Quitman County.
&&
LAT...LON 3452 9042 3452 9013 3437 9007 3421 9010
3421 9046 3443 9045
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 10:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MEG | Quitman, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha | 10 hr |
| Jun 11, 2:47 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Lafayette, Panola, Pontotoc, Yalobusha | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 4:20 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Calhoun, Chickasaw, Pontotoc | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 4:29 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MEG | Lafayette | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 6:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MEG | Quitman | 9 days |
| Jun 11, 6:56 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Lee, Prentiss, Tippah, Union | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 3:03 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Lee, Prentiss, Tippah | 3 hr |
| Jun 11, 3:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Tippah | 2 hr |
| Jun 11, 4:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Itawamba | 27 min |
| Jun 11, 5:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 24 min |
| Jun 11, 5:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Union | 27 min |
| Jun 11, 5:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MEG | Lafayette, Marshall, Pontotoc, Union | 26 min |
| Jun 11, 5:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MEG | Monroe | 35 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.