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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Nashville, TN

March 1, 2021Stewart County, Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this river flood warning at Mar 1, 2021, 5:27 AM CST for Stewart County, Tennessee. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2021, 5:27 AM CST (11:27 UTC)
Expired
Mar 2, 2021, 1:51 PM CST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Nashville, TN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Stewart County, TN

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:27 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 Cumberland River at Dover (DOVT1).

Action stage
62 ft
Minor stage
66 ft
Moderate stage
70 ft
Major stage
72 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03437000, 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.

853 
WGUS44 KOHX 011127
FLWOHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
527 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The National Weather Service in Nashville TN has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee...

  Cumberland River At Dover affecting Stewart County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


TNC161-012330-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FL.W.0002.210301T1127Z-210304T0000Z/
/DOVT1.1.ER.210302T0234Z.210302T1200Z.210303T1800Z.NO/
527 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Cumberland River At Dover.
* From early this morning to Wednesday evening.
* At 4:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 63.7 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 66.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 67.0 feet, Flooding continues along the river, 
  impacting many roads which are impassable due to high water. Near 
  Dover water is impacting Bellwood Branch Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank 
  Earhart Rd near Mud Hill Rd, and River Rd west of Hwy 79. Water is 
  also impacting boat launch areas on Colson Rd, Fitzhughs Landing 
  Rd, Forrest St, and Dyer Creek Rd. Near Cumberland City and Indian 
  Mound, water continues to impact properties on Atkinson Dr, 
  TN-149, Wildcat Creek Rd east of Hwy 46, and the ferry crossing.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 66.2 
  feet on 02/16/1989.


&&

LAT...LON 3667 8800 3665 8785 3654 8782 3646 8760
      3636 8759 3640 8785

$$

Rose
3 follow-up statements
396 
WGUS84 KOHX 011645
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1045 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Cumberland River At Dover affecting Stewart County.

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.


TNC161-020400-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/
/DOVT1.1.ER.210302T0234Z.210302T1200Z.210303T1800Z.NO/
1045 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cumberland River At Dover.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 10:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 64.7 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 66.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 64.0 feet, Low lying areas along the river and the 
  adjacent tributaries continue to be inundated, including 
  agricultural areas, roads near the river, and access points. 
  Locations impacted near Dover inculde River Rd between Tom Earhart 
  Rd and the Blue Creek Recreation Area boat ramp, Bellwood Branch 
  Rd near Patricia Cir, Cub Creek Cove, and the Commissary Hollow 
  access point. Near Indian Mound, water is covering Lee Hollow Rd 
  at Dunaway Hollow, and near Cumberland City, Wildcat Creek Rd at 
  Wildcat Creek.
* Impact...At 66.0 feet, Flooding along the river begins in Stewart 
  County, impacting agricultural areas, the adjacent tributaries, 
  and roads near the river, many of which become impassable. Near 
  Dover, water affects portions of River Rd west of Hwy 79, Bellwood 
  Branch Rd, Cross Creek Rd, and approaches Eagles Nest Dr near 
  Short Creek Rd. Near Cumberland City and Indian Mound, water 
  impacts areas on Atkinson Dr, TN-149, Lee Hollow Rd, Wildcat Creek 
  Rd east of Highway 46, and the ferry access points on Highway 46.
* Impact...At 67.0 feet, Flooding continues along the river, 
  impacting many roads which are impassable due to high water. Near 
  Dover water is impacting Bellwood Branch Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank 
  Earhart Rd near Mud Hill Rd, and River Rd west of Hwy 79. Water is 
  also impacting boat launch areas on Colson Rd, Fitzhughs Landing 
  Rd, Forrest St, and Dyer Creek Rd. Near Cumberland City and Indian 
  Mound, water continues to impact properties on Atkinson Dr, 
  TN-149, Wildcat Creek Rd east of Hwy 46, and the ferry crossing.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 66.2 
  feet on 02/16/1989.


&&

LAT...LON 3667 8800 3665 8785 3654 8782 3646 8760
      3636 8759 3640 8785

$$

LaRosa
544 
WGUS84 KOHX 020129
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
729 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Cumberland River At Dover affecting Stewart County.

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.


TNC161-030130-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210304T0000Z/
/DOVT1.1.ER.210302T1200Z.210303T0000Z.210303T1630Z.NO/
729 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cumberland River At Dover.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 6:30 PM CST Monday the stage was 65.1 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 66.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 66.0 feet, Flooding along the river begins in Stewart 
  County, impacting agricultural areas, the adjacent tributaries, 
  and roads near the river, many of which become impassable. Near 
  Dover, water affects portions of River Rd west of Hwy 79, Bellwood 
  Branch Rd, Cross Creek Rd, and approaches Eagles Nest Dr near 
  Short Creek Rd. Near Cumberland City and Indian Mound, water 
  impacts areas on Atkinson Dr, TN-149, Lee Hollow Rd, Wildcat Creek 
  Rd east of Highway 46, and the ferry access points on Highway 46.
* Impact...At 67.0 feet, Flooding continues along the river, 
  impacting many roads which are impassable due to high water. Near 
  Dover water is impacting Bellwood Branch Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank 
  Earhart Rd near Mud Hill Rd, and River Rd west of Hwy 79. Water is 
  also impacting boat launch areas on Colson Rd, Fitzhughs Landing 
  Rd, Forrest St, and Dyer Creek Rd. Near Cumberland City and Indian 
  Mound, water continues to impact properties on Atkinson Dr, 
  TN-149, Wildcat Creek Rd east of Hwy 46, and the ferry crossing.


&&

LAT...LON 3667 8800 3665 8785 3654 8782 3646 8760
      3636 8759 3640 8785

$$

Barnwell
879 
WGUS84 KOHX 021951
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
151 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is replaced with a River Flood Advisory for the 
following rivers in Tennessee...

  Cumberland River At Dover affecting Stewart County.

TNC161-022100-
/O.CAN.KOHX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T1951Z/
/DOVT1.1.ER.210302T1200Z.210303T0000Z.210303T1630Z.NO/
151 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Cumberland River At Dover has been 
replaced...

The Flood Warning is replaced by a river flood advisory for
  the Cumberland River At Dover.
* At 12:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 65.5 feet and will remain 
  steady.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest of 65.6 feet this 
  evening and remain steady.


&&

LAT...LON 3667 8800 3665 8785 3654 8782 3646 8760
      3636 8759 3640 8785

$$

FB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 28, 6:01 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDickson, Houston, Montgomery29 min
Feb 28, 6:23 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXCheatham37 min
Feb 28, 6:25 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXHouston, Humphreys35 min
Feb 28, 6:30 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Montgomery, Robertson30 min
Feb 28, 6:40 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXDickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery35 min
Feb 28, 6:42 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and 2 more5 hr
Feb 28, 6:47 PM CSTTornado WarningOHXDickson, Humphreys13 min
Feb 28, 6:48 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Sumner42 min
Feb 28, 7:06 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Robertson24 min
Feb 28, 7:15 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXMacon, Robertson, Sumner, Trousdale30 min
Feb 28, 7:24 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningOHXDickson, Hickman, Humphreys, Perry3 hr
Feb 28, 7:26 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and 2 more4 hr
Feb 28, 7:32 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXCheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson43 min
Feb 28, 7:39 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXClay, Jackson, Macon36 min
Feb 28, 8:05 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOHXSmith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson25 min
Feb 28, 8:16 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningOHXClay, Jackson, Overton, Pickett3 hr
Feb 28, 8:22 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXRutherford, Wilson23 min
Feb 28, 8:23 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningOHXDavidson, Maury, Rutherford, Smith, Williamson, Wilson3 hr
Feb 28, 8:39 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXFentress, Overton, Pickett, Putnam36 min
Feb 28, 8:44 PM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Montgomery3 days
Feb 28, 9:35 PM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXDavidson, Sumner, Wilson22 days
Feb 28, 9:38 PM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXHouston, Montgomery, Stewart8 hr
Feb 28, 9:54 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementOHXBedford, Coffee66 min
Feb 28, 11:05 PM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham3 hr
Feb 28, 11:09 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXHouston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart3 hr
Feb 28, 11:55 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and 2 more3 hr
Mar 1, 12:17 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXHickman26 hr
Mar 1, 12:17 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXHumphreys4 days
Mar 1, 12:17 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXPerry44 hr
Mar 1, 12:17 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXMontgomery, Robertson4 hr
Mar 1, 12:43 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXDavidson115 min
Mar 1, 2:13 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham7 hr
Mar 1, 2:15 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXSumner, Trousdale, Wilson42 hr
Mar 1, 2:15 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXDavidson18 hr
Mar 1, 2:40 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXHickman12 hr
Mar 1, 3:44 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXBedford6 hr
Mar 1, 4:14 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningOHXMontgomery, Robertson38 hr
Mar 1, 9:44 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXGiles26 hr
Mar 1, 10:06 AM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXLawrence20 hr
Mar 1, 10:28 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningOHXMontgomery32 hr
Mar 1, 3:08 PM CSTRiver Flood AdvisoryOHXCheatham, Davidson, Williamson21 hr

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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.