Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 1, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 12, 2021, 6:47 AM CST for George County, Greene County, Wayne County, Mississippi. It took effect at Feb 12, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2021, 6:47 AM CST (12:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 12, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2021, 10:00 PM CST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties George County, MS, Greene County, MS, Wayne County, MS
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:47 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 Chickasawhay River at Leakesville (LEKM6). The gauge peaked at 21.55 ft at Feb 13, 2021, 8:00 PM CST.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 28 ft
- Major stage
- 31 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02478500, 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.
721
WGUS44 KMOB 121247
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
647 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following river in Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-130100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0001.210212T1840Z-210217T0400Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210212T1840Z.210213T1800Z.210216T2200Z.NO/
647 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* From this afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* At 6:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 18.9 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 22.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$7 follow-up statements
528
WGUS84 KMOB 121613
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1013 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-130415-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0001.210212T1800Z-210217T1500Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210212T1800Z.210213T1800Z.210217T0900Z.NO/
1013 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 22.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.0
feet on 02/29/2008.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$832
WGUS84 KMOB 130043
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
643 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-131245-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210217T1500Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210212T1836Z.210213T1800Z.210217T0900Z.NO/
643 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 6:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to a crest of
22.0 feet by Saturday afternoon, then begin falling. It will then
fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$626
WGUS84 KMOB 131648
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1048 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-140500-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210217T0600Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210212T1836Z.210214T1200Z.210217T0000Z.NO/
1048 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 10:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CST Saturday was 21.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.0
feet on 02/29/2008.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
DWS353
WGUS84 KMOB 140030
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
630 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-141230-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210217T0600Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210212T1836Z.210214T1800Z.210217T0000Z.NO/
630 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 5:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet
by Sunday afternoon then begin falling. It will fall to below
flood stage Tuesday night.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$907
WGUS84 KMOB 141644
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1044 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-150445-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T0200Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210212T1836Z.210214T0145Z.210215T2000Z.NO/
1044 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 10:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CST Sunday was 21.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.1
feet on 12/26/2015.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
DWS140
WGUS84 KMOB 150025
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
625 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-151230-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1630Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210212T1836Z.210214T0145Z.210215T1030Z.NO/
625 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 5:15 PM CST Sunday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:15 PM CST Sunday was 21.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 13.4 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$219
WGUS84 KMOB 151637
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1037 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is expired for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
MSC039-041-153-151745-
/O.EXP.KMOB.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1630Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210212T1836Z.210214T0145Z.210215T1030Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Chickasawhay At Leakesville has expired.
* At 9:00 AM CST Monday the stage is 19 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 6:49 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry | 5 days |
| Feb 12, 6:50 AM CST | River Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Jackson | 4 days |
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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.