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River Flood Warning 85, NWS Memphis, TN

June 22, 2021Lowndes County, Monroe County, Mississippi

NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Jun 22, 2021, 9:40 AM CDT for Lowndes County, Monroe County, Mississippi. It took effect at Jun 22, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 22, 2021, 9:40 AM CDT (14:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 22, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 26, 2021, 10:13 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Lowndes County, MS, Monroe County, MS

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:41 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 Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen (ABDM6). The gauge peaked at 15.20 ft at Jun 24, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT.

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Action stage
12 ft
Minor stage
13 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 02439400, 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.

436 
WGUS44 KMEG 221440
FLWMEG

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
940 AM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

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.

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.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.

The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&


MSC087-095-240245-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0085.210622T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210622T1800Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 
  14.1 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall to 14.0 feet 
  and begin rising again Thursday morning. It will rise to 14.7 feet 
  Friday evening. 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

$$
11 follow-up statements
939 
WGUS84 KMEG 230217
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
917 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

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.

&&


MSC087-095-241430-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210626T2200Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210624T1800Z.000000T0000Z.210626T1600Z.NO/
917 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...It is expected to rise to 12.8 feet tomorrow evening. 
  It will then rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon to 
  13.7 feet early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Airbase Road 
  located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farm land near 
  the river also begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
      3370 8844 3375 8839

$$
969 
WGUS84 KMEG 231015
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
515 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

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.

&&


MSC087-095-242215-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210626T2200Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210624T1800Z.000000T0000Z.210626T1600Z.NO/
515 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early tomorrow 
  afternoon to 13.7 feet early Friday afternoon. It will fall below 
  flood stage late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Airbase Road 
  located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farm land near 
  the river also begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
      3370 8844 3375 8839

$$
263 
WGUS84 KMEG 231017
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
517 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

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.

&&


MSC087-095-242230-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210626T2200Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1800Z.000000T0000Z.210626T1600Z.NO/
517 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 4:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 13.7 feet early Friday afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Airbase Road 
  located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farm land near 
  the river also begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
      3370 8844 3375 8839

$$
123 
WGUS84 KMEG 231442
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
942 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&


MSC087-095-250245-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210627T0000Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1210Z.000000T0000Z.210626T1800Z.NO/
942 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4 feet 
  Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Airbase Road 
  located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farm land near 
  the river also begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
      3370 8844 3375 8839

$$
003 
WGUS84 KMEG 240127
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
827 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&


MSC087-095-251330-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210627T0336Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1210Z.000000T0000Z.210626T2136Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until late Saturday evening.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet 
  Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday 
  afternoon.
* 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

$$
774 
WGUS84 KMEG 241016
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
516 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&


MSC087-095-252230-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210627T0336Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1210Z.210624T1800Z.210626T2136Z.NO/
516 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until late Saturday evening.
* At 4:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 16.1 feet this afternoon and 
  remain relatively steady through Friday afternoon. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
* 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

$$
504 
WGUS84 KMEG 241509
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1009 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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.

&&


MSC087-095-260315-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210626T2136Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1210Z.210624T1800Z.210626T1536Z.NO/
1009 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday 
  morning.
* 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

$$

KRM
940 
WGUS84 KMEG 250106
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
806 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.

The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&


MSC087-095-261315-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210626T1800Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1210Z.210624T1845Z.210626T1200Z.NO/
806 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Saturday morning and continue falling to 9.5 feet Tuesday evening.
* 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

$$
471 
WGUS84 KMEG 251344
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
844 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.

The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.

&&


MSC087-095-261545-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210626T1536Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1210Z.210624T1845Z.210626T0936Z.NO/
844 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue a steady fall and is forecast 
  to drop below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, water is covering a portion of Air Base 
  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

$$

MJ
750 
WGUS84 KMEG 260131
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
831 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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.

&&


MSC087-095-261700-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210626T1648Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1210Z.210624T1845Z.210626T1048Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight and continue falling to 9.2 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Airbase Road 
  located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farm land near 
  the river also begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
      3370 8844 3375 8839

$$
183 
WGUS84 KMEG 261513
FLSMEG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1013 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Mississippi...

  Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

MSC087-095-261615-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-210626T1513Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.210623T1210Z.210624T1845Z.210626T1015Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.0 feet Thursday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
      3370 8844 3375 8839

$$

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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.