Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 38, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 24, 2021, 9:44 AM CDT for George County, Greene County, Perry County, Mississippi. It took effect at Apr 24, 2021, 9:17 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 24, 2021, 9:44 AM CDT (14:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 24, 2021, 9:17 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2021, 11:47 AM CDT
- In force
- 6 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 14:46 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 21.04 ft at Apr 27, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT.
- 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.
966
WGUS44 KMOB 241444
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
944 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning 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...
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-111-251445-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0038.210425T0251Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0251Z.210428T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$
1011 follow-up statements
499
WGUS84 KMOB 250159
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
859 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-111-260200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0038.210425T0217Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0217Z.210428T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$095
WGUS84 KMOB 251454
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
954 AM CDT Sun Apr 25 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...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-261500-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210428T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 AM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.4 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 CDT Sunday was 20.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become
flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.0
feet on 03/10/1998.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$147
WGUS84 KMOB 260044
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
744 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-111-270045-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210428T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
744 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise, cresting at
23.0 feet Tuesday evening. The river will then begin falling,
falling to a stage of 19.6 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river. At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the
area will become flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$603
WGUS84 KMOB 261526
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1026 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 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...
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 www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-111-271530-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210426T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.0 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 CDT Monday was 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.6 feet Saturday
morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0
feet on 01/01/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$289
WGUS84 KMOB 270055
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
755 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-111-280100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210502T0400Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210427T0015Z.210501T2200Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Monday was 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 17.9 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river. At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the
area will become flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$452
WGUS84 KMOB 271539
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1039 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-281545-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210502T0400Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210427T1130Z.210501T2200Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.0 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 CDT Tuesday was 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 17.0 feet Sunday
morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0
feet on 01/01/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$769
WGUS84 KMOB 280033
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
733 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-111-290045-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210502T0400Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210427T1130Z.210501T2200Z.NO/
733 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 15.9 feet Sunday
evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river. At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the
area will become flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$984
WGUS84 KMOB 281455
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
955 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-291500-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210502T0400Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210427T1130Z.210501T2200Z.NO/
955 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 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 CDT Wednesday was 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to around 15 feet by
Monday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$801
WGUS84 KMOB 290027
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
727 PM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-111-300030-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210502T0400Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210427T1130Z.210501T2200Z.NO/
727 PM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 20.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 14.1 feet Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$114
WGUS84 KMOB 291526
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1026 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-301530-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210430T2200Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210427T1130Z.210430T1536Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.8 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 CDT Thursday was 20.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is now expected to fall below flood stage by
early Friday afternoon and continue falling to around 11.3 feet
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
$$379
WGUS84 KMOB 301647
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1147 AM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
MSC039-041-111-301800-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210430T1647Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210425T0201Z.210427T1130Z.210430T0941Z.NO/
1147 AM CDT Fri Apr 30 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Leaf Near Mclain has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* At 11:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to 9.1 feet
by Wednesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 7:48 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone, Wayne | 17 hr |
| Apr 23, 9:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | George, Greene, Stone | 45 min |
| Apr 23, 9:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Wayne | 46 min |
| Apr 23, 11:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Perry | 51 min |
| Apr 24, 1:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry | 63 min |
| Apr 24, 2:10 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry | 65 min |
| Apr 24, 2:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Greene, Perry | 3 hr |
| Apr 24, 3:10 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Greene | 65 min |
| Apr 24, 3:26 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Greene, Perry | 5 hr |
| Apr 24, 3:48 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Greene | 4 hr |
| Apr 24, 3:49 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry, Stone | 41 min |
| Apr 24, 4:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Wayne | 50 min |
| Apr 24, 4:27 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Greene | 13 min |
| Apr 24, 5:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George | 46 min |
| Apr 24, 9:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Wayne | 21 days |
| Apr 24, 9:46 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Jackson | 21 days |
| Apr 24, 3:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Greene, Wayne | 2 hr |
| Apr 24, 3:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Wayne | 46 min |
| Apr 24, 5:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | George, Greene | 40 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.