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River Flood Warning 31, NWS Nashville, TN

March 29, 2021Cheatham County, Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this river flood warning at Mar 29, 2021, 7:08 AM CDT for Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 29, 2021, 7:08 AM CDT (12:08 UTC)
Expired: Mar 30, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
In force: 22 hr
Issued by: NWS Nashville, TN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

County Cheatham County, TN

The radar

The Nashville radar (KOHX), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Harpeth River near Kingston Springs (KINT1). The gauge peaked at 35.36 ft at Mar 28, 2021, 9:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 18 ft
Minor stage: 20 ft
Moderate stage: 25 ft
Major stage: 30 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03434500, 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.

714 
WGUS44 KOHX 291208
FLWOHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
708 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

  Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs affecting Cheatham County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


TNC021-292345-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FL.W.0031.210329T1208Z-210329T2345Z/
/KINT1.2.ER.210328T0518Z.210328T1400Z.210329T1744Z.NO/
708 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs.
* From this morning to this evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.1 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:00 AM CDT Monday was 35.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 5.7 feet early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, The access road to the Narrows of the 
  Harpeth State Park begins to be inundated.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Portions of Cedar Hill Road become 
  inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1 
  feet on 03/18/2002.


&&

LAT...LON 3629 8712 3617 8710 3613 8700 3604 8704
      3614 8724 3631 8720

$$

07

3 follow-up statements

579 
WGUS84 KOHX 291615
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1115 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Tennessee...

  Harpeth River At Franklin affecting Williamson County.

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following 
rivers in Tennessee...

  Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs affecting Cheatham County.

  Harpeth River Below Franklin affecting Williamson County.

  Harpeth River At Bellevue affecting Williamson and Davidson 
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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.


TNC187-300415-
/O.EXT.KOHX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210330T0600Z/
/FRAT1.N.ER.210328T1527Z.210328T2200Z.210329T0404Z.NO/
1115 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Harpeth River At Franklin.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 24.2 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.2 feet Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Flooding will affect areas along the 
  Harpeth River from Franklin to Bellevue. In Franklin, water will 
  reach the city park, 4th Street, and portions of Highway 431.
* Flood History...No available flood history.


&&

LAT...LON 3599 8695 3599 8688 3590 8682 3585 8666
      3578 8667 3589 8692

$$

TNC021-292345-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210329T2345Z/
/KINT1.1.ER.210328T0518Z.210328T1400Z.210330T0221Z.NO/
1115 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 24.8 feet and falling.
* 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 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 34.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 8.6 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, The access road to the Narrows of the 
  Harpeth State Park begins to be inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 
  feet on 03/13/1927.


&&

LAT...LON 3629 8712 3617 8710 3613 8700 3604 8704
      3614 8724 3631 8720

$$

TNC187-300000-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
/HBFT1.N.ER.210328T1035Z.210329T0000Z.210329T1307Z.NR/
1115 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Harpeth River Below Franklin.
* Until this evening.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.7 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Flooding of properties adjacent to the 
  river begins near Hillsboro Road and Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.8 
  feet on 02/20/1991.


&&

LAT...LON 3599 8695 3599 8688 3590 8682 3585 8666
      3578 8667 3589 8692

$$

TNC037-187-300000-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0000Z/
/BELT1.1.ER.210328T0723Z.210328T2300Z.210329T1800Z.NO/
1115 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Harpeth River At Bellevue.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.2 feet and falling.
* 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 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 23.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 5.9 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water begins to flood the Ensworth High 
  School athletic fields.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 
  feet on 02/18/1956.


&&

LAT...LON 3604 8704 3613 8700 3607 8688 3599 8688
      3599 8695

$$

07

385 
WGUS84 KOHX 291831
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
131 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Tennessee...

  Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs affecting Cheatham County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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.


TNC021-300645-
/O.EXT.KOHX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210330T0800Z/
/KINT1.1.ER.210328T0518Z.210328T1400Z.210330T0221Z.NO/
131 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs.
* Until late tonight.
* At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.6 feet and falling.
* 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 12:00 PM CDT Monday was 31.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 8.6 feet Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, The access road to the Narrows of the 
  Harpeth State Park begins to be inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.4 
  feet on 01/23/1999.


&&

LAT...LON 3629 8712 3617 8710 3613 8700 3604 8704
      3614 8724 3631 8720

$$

07

174 
WGUS84 KOHX 300554
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1254 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Tennessee...

  Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs affecting Cheatham County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.


TNC021-301000-
/O.EXT.KOHX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210330T1000Z/
/KINT1.1.ER.210328T0518Z.210328T1400Z.210330T1003Z.NO/
1254 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early this morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs.
* Until early this morning.
* At 11:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 22.3 feet and falling.
* 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 11:00 PM CDT Monday was 25.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  this morning and continue falling the next several days.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Portions of Mound Creek Road become 
  inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.3 
  feet on 02/28/1987.


&&

LAT...LON 3629 8712 3617 8710 3613 8700 3604 8704
      3614 8724 3631 8720

$$

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 28, 10:30 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	OHX	Montgomery	67 hr
Mar 28, 10:39 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	OHX	Stewart	35 hr
Mar 28, 10:57 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	OHX	Hickman	4 days
Mar 29, 7:26 AM CDT	River Flood Advisory	OHX	Davidson	37 hr
Mar 29, 11:38 AM CDT	River Flood Advisory	OHX	Williamson	19 hr
Mar 29, 11:46 AM CDT	River Flood Advisory	OHX	Giles	19 hr
Mar 29, 1:27 PM CDT	River Flood Advisory	OHX	Davidson, Williamson	20 hr
Mar 29, 6:09 PM CDT	Flash Flood Watch	OHX	Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland and 32 more	39 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.