Alert archive / Mississippi / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 7, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 19, 2021, 10:24 AM CST for George County, Greene County, Perry County, Mississippi. It took effect at Feb 21, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2021, 10:24 AM CST (16:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 21, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2021, 9:30 AM CST
- In force
- 3 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 16:27 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 18.80 ft at Feb 23, 2021, 3:00 AM CST.
- 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.
519
WGUS44 KMOB 191624
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1024 AM CST Fri Feb 19 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...
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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-200430-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0007.210221T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1024 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* From late Saturday night until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.0 feet Monday
evening. The river will slowly fall after it crests, and is
forecast to remain in flood stage until further notice.
* 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
$$
JEH11 follow-up statements
923
WGUS84 KMOB 200057
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
657 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-111-201300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0007.210221T0600Z-210225T0300Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
657 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* From late Saturday night to Wednesday evening.
* At 6:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Sunday morning to a crest of 19.0 feet Monday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$
JLH992
WGUS84 KMOB 201449
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
849 AM CST Sat Feb 20 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.
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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-210300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0007.210221T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0400Z.210223T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 AM CST Sat Feb 20 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 AM CST Saturday the stage was 17.4 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 19.0 feet by Monday
evening. The river will slowly fall after it crests, and is
forecast to remain in flood stage until further notice.
* 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
$$
JEH002
WGUS84 KMOB 210058
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
658 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-111-211800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0007.210221T0600Z-210225T1800Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0600Z.210223T0000Z.210225T1200Z.NO/
658 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* From late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* At 6:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 19.0 feet Monday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$
JLH375
WGUS84 KMOB 211226
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
626 AM CST Sun Feb 21 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...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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-220030-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210225T1800Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0905Z.210223T0000Z.210225T1200Z.NO/
626 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 5:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 18 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 18 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$727
WGUS84 KMOB 211704
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1104 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-111-220515-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210225T1200Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0905Z.210223T0000Z.210225T0600Z.NO/
1104 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 18 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$837
WGUS84 KMOB 220110
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
710 PM CST Sun Feb 21 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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-221315-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210225T1200Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0905Z.210223T0000Z.210225T0600Z.NO/
710 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 6:15 PM CST Sunday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
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
$$
JFP034
WGUS84 KMOB 221525
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
925 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-111-231600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210226T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0905Z.210223T1200Z.210225T1800Z.NO/
925 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 8:15 AM CST Monday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 AM CST Monday was 18.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
by Tuesday morning. The river will slowly fall after it crests,
and is then forecast to fall below flood stage by Thursday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$
JEH824
WGUS84 KMOB 230047
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
647 PM CST Mon Feb 22 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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-231300-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210226T0000Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0905Z.210223T1200Z.210225T1800Z.NO/
647 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 6:15 PM CST Monday the stage was 18.7 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 6:15 PM CST Monday was 18.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday afternoon.
* 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
$$
MM684
WGUS84 KMOB 231637
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1037 AM CST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including Mclain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
MSC039-041-111-241400-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T2100Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0905Z.210223T1315Z.210224T1500Z.NO/
1037 AM CST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 9:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CST Tuesday was 18.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet
this afternoon. The river will slowly fall after it crests, and is
then forecast to fall below flood stage by late Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$
JEH524
WGUS84 KMOB 240209
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
809 PM CST Tue Feb 23 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.
&&
MSC039-041-111-241800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T1800Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0905Z.210223T1315Z.210224T1200Z.NO/
809 PM CST Tue Feb 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 18.6 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 7:15 PM CST Tuesday was 18.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.9 feet Sunday 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
$$
MM916
WGUS84 KMOB 241530
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
930 AM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near Mclain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
MSC039-041-111-241630-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T1530Z/
/MCLM6.1.ER.210221T0905Z.210223T1315Z.210224T1200Z.NO/
930 AM CST Wed Feb 24 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Leaf Near Mclain has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Leaf Near Mclain.
* At 9:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain below flood stage and
fall to 10.4 feet by Monday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3116 8892 3123 8892 3116 8877 3100 8871
3098 8879 3109 8884
$$
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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.