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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Mobile, AL

February 12, 2021George County, Greene County, Perry County, Mississippi

NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 12, 2021, 6:49 AM CST for George County, Greene County, Perry County, Mississippi. It took effect at Feb 12, 2021, 10:56 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2021, 6:49 AM CST (12:49 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2021, 10:56 AM CST
Expired
Feb 16, 2021, 8:24 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, Perry County, MS

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:54 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 Leaf River near McLain (MCLM6). The gauge peaked at 21.65 ft at Feb 14, 2021, 12:00 PM CST.

actionminormoderate1015202502/1202/1302/1402/1502/1602/1702/18
Action stage
13 ft
Minor stage
18 ft
Moderate stage
24 ft
Major stage
28 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02475000, 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.

204 
WGUS44 KMOB 121249
FLWMOB

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
649 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following river in Mississippi...

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-130100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0002.210212T1656Z-210217T0224Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1656Z.210214T0600Z.210216T2024Z.NO/
649 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* From this morning to Tuesday evening.
* At 6:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 22.0 feet early Sunday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$
9 follow-up statements
837 
WGUS84 KMOB 121611
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1011 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-130415-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0002.210212T1714Z-210216T1912Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1714Z.210214T1200Z.210216T1312Z.NO/
1011 AM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 22.0 feet Sunday morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.1 
  feet on 04/18/2016.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$
926 
WGUS84 KMOB 130047
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
647 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-131300-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210216T1912Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1736Z.210214T1200Z.210216T1312Z.NO/
647 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 6:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise to a crest of 
  22.0 feet by Sunday morning, then begin falling. It will fall to 
  below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and 
  lowlands near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$
743 
WGUS84 KMOB 131637
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1037 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-140445-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T1617Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1736Z.210215T0000Z.210217T1017Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 10:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 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 20.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet 
  tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.1 
  feet on 04/18/2016.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$

DWS
274 
WGUS84 KMOB 140033
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
633 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-141245-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T1617Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1736Z.210215T0000Z.210217T1017Z.NO/
633 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 5:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet 
  by Sunday evening then begin falling. It will fall to below flood 
  stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and 
  lowlands near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$
852 
WGUS84 KMOB 141646
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1046 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-150500-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210218T1200Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1736Z.210215T0600Z.210218T0600Z.NO/
1046 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 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 22.0 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Thursday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.1 
  feet on 04/18/2016.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$

DWS
346 
WGUS84 KMOB 150023
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
623 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-151230-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210218T0742Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1736Z.210214T1930Z.210218T0142Z.NO/
623 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 5:15 PM CST Sunday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 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 21.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday evening and continue falling to 12.6 feet Friday evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$
053 
WGUS84 KMOB 151641
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1041 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-160445-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210216T2217Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1736Z.210214T1930Z.210216T1617Z.NO/
1041 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM CST Monday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and 
  lowlands near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$
864 
WGUS84 KMOB 160020
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
620 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-161230-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210216T2217Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1736Z.210214T1930Z.210216T1617Z.NO/
620 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 5:15 PM CST Monday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 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 Monday was 21.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Saturday 
  evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$
187 
WGUS84 KMOB 161602
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1002 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

  Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.

For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...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.

&&


MSC039-041-111-170000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210212T1736Z.210214T1930Z.210216T1800Z.NO/
1002 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until this evening.
* At 9:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:15 AM CST Tuesday was 20.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 13.4 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and 
  lowlands near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
      3098 8879 3109 8884

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 6:47 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Wayne5 days
Feb 12, 6:50 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBGeorge, Greene, Jackson4 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.