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River Flood Warning 37, NWS Nashville, TN

April 1, 2021Perry County, Tennessee

NWS Nashville, TN issued this river flood warning at Apr 1, 2021, 4:40 AM CDT for Perry County, Tennessee. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 1, 2021, 4:40 AM CDT (09:40 UTC)
Expired: Apr 2, 2021, 4:37 PM CDT
In force: 36 hr
Issued by: NWS Nashville, TN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Perry County, TN

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 Buffalo River near Lobelville (LBVT1). The gauge peaked at 18.44 ft at Apr 1, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 10 ft
Minor stage: 14 ft
Moderate stage: 18 ft
Major stage: 22 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03604400, 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.

893 
WGUS44 KOHX 010940
FLWOHX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
440 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

  Buffalo River Near Lobelville affecting Perry County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


TNC135-020000-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FL.W.0037.210401T0940Z-210403T0600Z/
/LBVT1.1.ER.210401T0936Z.210402T0600Z.210403T0600Z.NO/
440 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Buffalo River Near Lobelville.
* From early this morning to late Friday night.
* At 4:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Saturday morning.
* At 14 feet...Gilmer Bridge Rd and Russell Creek Rd begin to flood. 
  Leeper Bottom and Qualls Bend Rd become flooded as well. Water 
  approaches portions of Highway 438 south of Lobelville near 
  Beardstown.


&&

LAT...LON 3600 8789 3600 8783 3579 8774 3565 8778
      3565 8785 3579 8782

$$

Shamburger

3 follow-up statements

167 
WGUS84 KOHX 011907
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
207 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

  Buffalo River Near Lobelville affecting Perry County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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.


TNC135-021315-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210403T0600Z/
/LBVT1.2.ER.210401T0936Z.000000T0000Z.210403T0504Z.NO/
207 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buffalo River Near Lobelville.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast 
  within the next few hours.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3600 8789 3600 8783 3579 8774 3565 8778
      3565 8785 3579 8782

$$

27

494 
WGUS84 KOHX 020927
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
427 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

  Buffalo River Near Lobelville affecting Perry County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


TNC135-030330-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210403T0600Z/
/LBVT1.1.ER.210401T0936Z.000000T0000Z.210403T0600Z.NO/
427 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Buffalo River Near Lobelville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.0 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.8 feet Tuesday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flood waters cover Route 438 south of 
  Lobelville near Beardstown and it may be impassable. Extensive 
  agricultural land along the river is flooded as well.


&&

LAT...LON 3600 8789 3600 8783 3579 8774 3565 8778
      3565 8785 3579 8782

$$

07

735 
WGUS84 KOHX 022137
FLSOHX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
437 PM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

  Buffalo River Near Lobelville affecting Perry County.

TNC135-022245-
/O.CAN.KOHX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-210402T2137Z/
/LBVT1.1.ER.210401T0936Z.000000T0000Z.210403T0600Z.NO/
437 PM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Buffalo River Near Lobelville has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Buffalo River Near Lobelville.
* At 4:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.3 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall.


&&

LAT...LON 3600 8789 3600 8783 3579 8774 3565 8778
      3565 8785 3579 8782

$$

Barnwell

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 31, 7:40 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	OHX	Perry, Wayne	6 days
Mar 31, 9:28 PM CDT	River Flood Advisory	OHX	Giles	16 hr
Apr 1, 4:44 AM CDT	River Flood Advisory	OHX	Giles	19 hr
Apr 1, 7:59 AM CDT	River Flood Advisory	OHX	Maury	23 hr
Apr 1, 1:04 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	OHX	Giles	26 hr
Apr 1, 1:13 PM CDT	Freeze Warning	OHX	Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland and 32 more	44 hr

Nearby

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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.