Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 90, NWS Memphis, TN
NWS Memphis, TN issued this river flood warning at Dec 30, 2021, 7:50 PM CST for Lowndes County, Monroe County, Mississippi. It took effect at Dec 31, 2021, 9:08 AM CST. It was in force for 69 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 30, 2021, 7:50 PM CST (01:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 31, 2021, 9:08 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 3, 2022, 6:27 AM CST
- In force
- 69 hr
- 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 01:53 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 Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen (ABDM6). The gauge peaked at 15.30 ft at Jan 1, 2022, 6:00 AM CST.
- 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.
418
WGUS44 KMEG 310150
FLWMEG
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
750 PM CST Thu Dec 30 2021
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
&&
MSC087-095-011400-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FL.W.0090.220101T0800Z-220103T1631Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.220101T0800Z.220102T1200Z.220103T1030Z.NO/
750 PM CST Thu Dec 30 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Air Base Road
located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland near the
river also begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CST Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 13.8 feet Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.7 feet on 12/01/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
3370 8844 3375 8839
$$5 follow-up statements
858
WGUS84 KMEG 311508
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
908 AM CST Fri Dec 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
MSC087-095-020315-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0090.211231T1508Z-220103T1800Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.211231T1422Z.220101T1200Z.220103T1200Z.NO/
908 AM CST Fri Dec 31 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Air Base Road
located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland near the
river also begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
3370 8844 3375 8839
$$722
WGUS84 KMEG 010130
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
730 PM CST Fri Dec 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
MSC087-095-021330-
/O.CON.KMEG.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-220103T1800Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.211231T1422Z.220101T1200Z.220103T1200Z.NO/
730 PM CST Fri Dec 31 2021
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Air Base Road
located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland near the
river also begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CST Friday was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.7 feet on 12/01/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
3370 8844 3375 8839
$$221
WGUS84 KMEG 011527
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
927 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as conditions warrant.
&&
MSC087-095-030330-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-220104T0130Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.211231T1422Z.220101T1345Z.220103T1930Z.NO/
927 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water is covering a portion of Air Base
Road located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland is
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon and continue falling to 11.9 feet
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.3 feet on 02/19/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
3370 8844 3375 8839
$$815
WGUS84 KMEG 021623
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1023 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
&&
MSC087-095-031430-
/O.EXT.KMEG.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-220103T1424Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.211231T1422Z.220101T1345Z.220103T0824Z.NO/
1023 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Air Base Road
located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland near the
river also begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 14.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CST Sunday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 11.0 feet
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.7 feet on 12/01/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
3370 8844 3375 8839
$$324
WGUS84 KMEG 031227
FLSMEG
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
627 AM CST Mon Jan 3 2022
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
MSC087-095-031330-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FL.W.0090.000000T0000Z-220103T1227Z/
/ABDM6.1.ER.211231T1422Z.220101T1345Z.220103T0352Z.NO/
627 AM CST Mon Jan 3 2022
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady around 12
feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3409 8829 3409 8821 3373 8826 3365 8843
3370 8844 3375 8839
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 7:57 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | MEG | Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto and 16 more | 13 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.