Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 6, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 18, 2021, 9:27 AM CST for George County, Greene County, Wayne County, Mississippi. It took effect at Feb 19, 2021, 11:05 PM CST. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 18, 2021, 9:27 AM CST (15:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 19, 2021, 11:05 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2021, 10:01 AM CST
- In force
- 5 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 15:29 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 21.79 ft at Feb 24, 2021, 2:00 AM 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.
155
WGUS44 KMOB 181527
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
927 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning 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.
&&
MSC039-041-153-190330-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0006.210220T0936Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
927 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* From late Friday night until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CST Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 23 feet early
Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 22 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
$$13 follow-up statements
269
WGUS84 KMOB 190138
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
738 PM CST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-191345-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0006.210220T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
738 PM CST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* From late Friday night until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet early
Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.9
feet on 11/02/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
DWS767
WGUS84 KMOB 191618
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1018 AM CST Fri Feb 19 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.
&&
MSC039-041-153-200430-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0006.210220T0336Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0336Z.210223T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 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
Tuesday morning. The river will slowly fall after it crests, and
is forecast to remain in flood stage until further notice.
* 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
$$
JEH876
WGUS84 KMOB 200100
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
700 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-201300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0006.210220T0505Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0505Z.210223T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
700 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 6:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
JLH558
WGUS84 KMOB 201443
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
843 AM CST Sat Feb 20 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.
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.
&&
MSC039-041-153-210245-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
843 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 20.3 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 8:15 AM CST Saturday was 20.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to rising to a crest
of 23.0 feet through Tuesday evening. The river will slowly fall
after it crests, and is forecast to remain in flood stage until
further notice.
* 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
$$
JEH418
WGUS84 KMOB 210100
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
700 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-211800-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
700 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:15 PM CST Saturday was 20.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
JLH992
WGUS84 KMOB 211647
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1047 AM CST Sun Feb 21 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.
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.
&&
MSC039-041-153-220500-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1047 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CST Sunday was 21.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22 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
$$199
WGUS84 KMOB 220114
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
714 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-221315-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
714 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:15 PM CST Sunday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
JFP699
WGUS84 KMOB 230046
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
646 PM CST Mon Feb 22 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.
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.
&&
MSC039-041-153-231300-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210227T0224Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T1200Z.210226T2024Z.NO/
646 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 6:15 PM CST Monday 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 6:15 PM CST Monday was 21.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet
Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday 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
$$
MM551
WGUS84 KMOB 231632
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1032 AM CST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-241415-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210225T1312Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210223T1800Z.210225T0712Z.NO/
1032 AM CST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CST Tuesday was 21.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.7 feet
this afternoon. The river will slowly fall after it crests, and is
then forecast to fall below flood stage by early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
JEH063
WGUS84 KMOB 240208 RRA
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
808 PM CST Tue Feb 23 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.
&&
MSC039-041-153-242015-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210226T1400Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T1200Z.210226T0800Z.NO/
808 PM CST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 21.7 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 7:15 PM CST Tuesday was 21.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.8 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
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
$$
MM693
WGUS84 KMOB 241547
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
947 AM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-153-252015-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210226T0730Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T0715Z.210226T0130Z.NO/
947 AM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 9:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CST Wednesday was 21.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is at its crest of 21.8 feet and is expected
to slowly fall below flood stage by Thursday evening. It is then
forecast to continue falling to 14.2 feet by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands continues and some
roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
JEH542
WGUS84 KMOB 250034
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
634 PM CST Wed Feb 24 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.
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.
&&
MSC039-041-153-251815-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210226T0730Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T0715Z.210226T0130Z.NO/
634 PM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 5:15 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CST Wednesday was 21.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 14.2 feet Monday 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
$$
JFP635
WGUS84 KMOB 251601
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1001 AM CST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene, Wayne and George
Counties.
MSC039-041-153-251715-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210225T1601Z/
/LEKM6.1.ER.210220T0845Z.210224T0715Z.210226T0130Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Feb 25 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Chickasawhay At Leakesville has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Chickasawhay At Leakesville.
* At 10:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain below flood stage and
continue falling to 14.4 feet by Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3144 8857 3144 8846 3108 8854 3098 8873
3100 8875 3110 8858
$$
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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.