Alert archive / Tennessee / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 41, NWS Nashville, TN
NWS Nashville, TN issued this river flood warning at Aug 21, 2021, 8:39 AM CDT for Hickman County, Tennessee. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 21, 2021, 8:39 AM CDT (13:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 21, 2021, 10:01 PM CDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Nashville, TN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Hickman County, TN
The radar
The Nashville radar (KOHX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Piney River near Vernon (VERT1). The gauge peaked at 32.70 ft at Aug 21, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 24 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03602500, 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.
102
WGUS44 KOHX 211339
FLWOHX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
839 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...The National Weather Service in Nashville TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee...
Piney River Near Vernon affecting Hickman County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
TNC081-220745-
/O.NEW.KOHX.FL.W.0041.210821T1339Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERT1.1.ER.210821T1301Z.210821T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
839 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Piney River Near Vernon.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding begins to impact low lying areas
along the river from Interstate 40 to near Pinewood, Nunnelly, and
down to the Duck River. Area roads may be affected, including
Plunders Creek Rd, Garner Creek Rd, Beaver Creek Rd, Pinewood Rd,
Mill Creek Rd, and Pretty Creek Rd.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of area roads may hinder travel
near the Piney River from Interstate 40, through Pinewood and
Nunnelly, to the Duck River. This includes areas near Plunders
Creek Rd, Garner Creek Rd, Pinewood Rd, Mill Creek Rd, and Pretty
Creek Rd.
&&
LAT...LON 3582 8757 3590 8750 3598 8747 3589 8746
3581 8754
$$
103 follow-up statements
725
WGUS84 KOHX 211445
FLSOHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
945 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Piney River Near Vernon affecting Hickman County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
TNC081-220845-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERT1.3.ER.210821T1301Z.210821T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
945 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Piney River Near Vernon.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.8 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of area roads may hinder travel
near the Piney River from Interstate 40, through Pinewood and
Nunnelly, to the Duck River. This includes areas near Plunders
Creek Rd, Garner Creek Rd, Pinewood Rd, Mill Creek Rd, and Pretty
Creek Rd.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Significant flooding is occurring in areas
along the Piney River from Interstate 40, through areas near
Pinewood and Nunnelly, down to the Duck River.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 230
bridge west of Nunnelly, and backwater effects begin at higher
stages.
&&
LAT...LON 3582 8757 3590 8750 3598 8747 3589 8746
3581 8754
$$
10176
WGUS84 KOHX 220114
FLSOHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
814 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Duck River Near Hurricane Mills affecting Humphreys County.
Piney River Near Vernon affecting Hickman County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
TNC085-230115-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-210823T1200Z/
/HMLT1.1.ER.210821T1831Z.210822T1200Z.210823T1124Z.NO/
814 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Duck River Near Hurricane Mills.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.8 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Agricultural land and other areas near the
river are extensively flooded from Bucksnort to Taylortown, Cedar
Grove, and to Bakerville Rd. Flood waters approach roads near the
river, including Hurricane Mills Rd, Old Hwy 13 between Cedar
Grove and Forks of the River Rd, Forks of the River Rd between
Blue Creek Rd, Pumpkin Creek Rd, and near the Link Farm State
Archaeological Area, Dyer Rd, and Tumbling Creek Rd.
&&
LAT...LON 3597 8795 3606 8785 3592 8765 3582 8776
$$
TNC081-230115-
/O.CON.KOHX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VERT1.1.ER.210821T1301Z.210821T1615Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
814 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Piney River Near Vernon.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flooding of area roads may hinder travel
near the Piney River from Interstate 40, through Pinewood and
Nunnelly, to the Duck River. This includes areas near Plunders
Creek Rd, Garner Creek Rd, Pinewood Rd, Mill Creek Rd, and Pretty
Creek Rd.
&&
LAT...LON 3582 8757 3590 8750 3598 8747 3589 8746
3581 8754
$$
LaRosa877
WGUS84 KOHX 220301
FLSOHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1001 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Piney River Near Vernon affecting Hickman County.
.This warning has been replaced by a flood advisory for Piney River
near Vernon. Water will continue to recede.
TNC081-220415-
/O.CAN.KOHX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210822T0301Z/
/VERT1.1.ER.210821T1301Z.210821T1615Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1001 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Piney River Near Vernon has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Piney River Near Vernon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet and falling.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
&&
LAT...LON 3582 8757 3590 8750 3598 8747 3589 8746
3581 8754
$$
FBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Nashville, TN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2:48 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, Lewis | 2 hr |
| Aug 21, 3:29 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys | 5 hr |
| Aug 21, 4:10 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Giles, Lawrence, Lewis, Maury | 3 hr |
| Aug 21, 4:29 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Montgomery, Stewart | 3 hr |
| Aug 21, 4:49 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys | 3 hr |
| Aug 21, 6:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Houston, Humphreys, Stewart | 5 hr |
| Aug 21, 7:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys | 9 hr |
| Aug 21, 9:41 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Hickman, Lewis, Maury | 3 hr |
| Aug 21, 10:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Hickman, Humphreys, Lewis, Maury, Perry | 3 hr |
| Aug 21, 10:17 AM CDT | River Flood Advisory | OHX | Hickman | 52 hr |
| Aug 21, 11:39 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Giles, Lawrence, Marshall | 3 hr |
| Aug 21, 12:33 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | OHX | Humphreys | 44 hr |
| Aug 21, 4:40 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OHX | Houston, Stewart | 3 hr |
| Aug 21, 4:55 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys | 6 hr |
| Aug 21, 5:07 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Dickson, Houston, Montgomery, Stewart | 4 hr |
| Aug 21, 5:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Houston, Stewart | 50 min |
| Aug 21, 5:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Dickson, Houston | 45 min |
| Aug 21, 5:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Lawrence | 47 min |
| Aug 21, 5:57 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | OHX | Dickson | 16 min |
| Aug 21, 5:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | OHX | Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Montgomery | 3 hr |
| Aug 21, 6:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Dickson | 43 min |
| Aug 21, 6:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Hickman | 31 min |
| Aug 21, 6:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | OHX | Williamson | 37 min |
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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.