Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 39, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 24, 2021, 9:46 AM CDT for George County, Greene County, Jackson County, Mississippi. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 8:30 AM CDT. It was in force for 19 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 24, 2021, 9:46 AM CDT (14:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2021, 8:30 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 15, 2021, 9:46 AM CDT
- In force
- 19 days
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties George County, MS, Greene County, MS, Jackson County, MS
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 51 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
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 Pascagoula River at Merrill (MRRM6). The gauge peaked at 22.45 ft at Apr 28, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 22 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 32 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02479000, 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.
041
WGUS44 KMOB 241446
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
946 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...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.
&&
MSC039-041-059-251500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0039.210426T1330Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210426T1330Z.210429T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
946 AM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* From Monday morning until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday
morning and continue rising to a crest of 23.5 feet early Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 23.5 feet, Water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates.
Streets of Merrill flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$
1010 follow-up statements
223
WGUS84 KMOB 250215
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
915 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-059-260215-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0039.210426T1030Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210426T1030Z.210429T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
915 PM CDT Sat Apr 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* From late Sunday night until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Monday morning and continue rising to a crest of 23.5 feet early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 23.5 feet, Water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates.
Streets of Merrill flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$153
WGUS84 KMOB 251451
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
951 AM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...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.
&&
MSC039-041-059-261500-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0039.210426T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210426T2000Z.210429T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* From Monday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 23.5 feet
early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 23.5 feet, Water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates.
Streets of Merrill flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.5
feet on 11/21/1929.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$249
WGUS84 KMOB 260056
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
756 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-059-270100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0039.210427T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210427T0400Z.210429T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Sun Apr 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* From Monday evening until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to above flood stage late
Monday night, then continue rising to a crest of 23.5 feet late
Wednesday night. The river is then expected to begin slowly
falling.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, water covers the main road at Plum Bluff in
southern George County. At 22.0 feet, water approaches homes in
west Merrill. At 23.5 feet, water is under homes in Plum Bluff
Estates and the streets of Merrill flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$722
WGUS84 KMOB 261524
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1024 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...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.
&&
MSC039-041-059-271530-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0039.210427T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210427T0400Z.210429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 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 23.5 feet early
Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.5 feet, Water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates.
Streets of Merrill flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.5
feet on 11/21/1929.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$486
WGUS84 KMOB 270057
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
757 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-059-280100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0039.210427T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210427T0600Z.210429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
757 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 23.5 feet
early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.5 feet, Water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates.
Streets of Merrill flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$502
WGUS84 KMOB 271537
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1037 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...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.
&&
MSC039-041-059-281545-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210427T0722Z.210429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1037 AM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 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 22.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5 feet
early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 23.5 feet, Water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates.
Streets of Merrill flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.5
feet on 11/21/1929.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$702
WGUS84 KMOB 280036
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
736 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-059-290045-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210427T0722Z.210429T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
736 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 22.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5 feet
early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, water covers the main road at Plum Bluff in
southern George County. At 22.0 feet, water approaches homes in
west Merrill. At 23.5 feet, water is under homes in Plum Bluff
Estates and the streets of Merrill flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$179
WGUS84 KMOB 281507
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1007 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...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.
&&
MSC039-041-059-291515-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-210430T0300Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210427T0722Z.210428T1400Z.210429T2100Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 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 22.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
Thursday afternoon and continue falling to around 13.8 feet by
Monday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water approaches homes in west
Merrill.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$851
WGUS84 KMOB 290030
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
730 PM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
MSC039-041-059-300030-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-210430T0800Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210427T0722Z.210428T2045Z.210430T0200Z.NO/
730 PM CDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 22.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.7 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water approaches homes in west
Merrill.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$843
WGUS84 KMOB 291537
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1037 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George
Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...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.
&&
MSC039-041-059-301200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/
/MRRM6.1.ER.210427T0722Z.210428T2045Z.210430T0600Z.NO/
1037 AM CDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pascagoula At Merrill.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 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 22.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage after
midnight tonight and continue falling to around 13.6 feet Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water approaches homes in west
Merrill.
&&
LAT...LON 3098 8877 3098 8872 3082 8871 3074 8864
3074 8868 3082 8879
$$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, 9:44 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | George, Greene, Perry | 6 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.