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River Flood Warning 48, NWS Jackson, MS

March 22, 2022Lowndes County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Mar 22, 2022, 8:46 AM CDT for Lowndes County, Mississippi. It took effect at Mar 24, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2022, 8:46 AM CDT (13:46 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2022, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2022, 9:50 AM CDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Lowndes County, MS

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:48 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 Luxapallila Creek near Columbus (CLUM6). The gauge peaked at 14.12 ft at Mar 25, 2022, 4:00 AM CDT.

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Action stage
14 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
23 ft
Major stage
28 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02443500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 22, 6:31 AM CDT, 2 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 22, 6:31 AM CDT, 2 hours 15 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 22, 4:02 AM CDT, 4 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

ARZ074-075-LAZ007-008-MSZ018-019-025-026-029-034-230915-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-
Grenada-Webster-Washington-
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, north central Mississippi, and
northwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to
60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Today, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be
flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened
by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ032-033-038-044-230915-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Winston-Leake-
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Mainly Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging
winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Mainly today, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could
be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially
threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

LAZ009-015-016-023>025-MSZ027-028-035>037-040>043-047-230915-
East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-
Carroll-Montgomery-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Issaquena-Sharkey-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and
west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging
winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Today, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be
flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened
by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ030-031-230915-
Clay-Lowndes-
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to
60 mph and hail at least to the size of quarters.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Today through tonight, areas of flash flooding likely and some
roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is
also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ039-045-046-230915-
Noxubee-Neshoba-Kemper-
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and
tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging
winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Today through tonight, areas of flash flooding likely and some
roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is
also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

LAZ026-MSZ048-049-053-054-059>063-230915-
Concordia-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and
southwest Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Some
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to at least golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Today, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be
flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened
by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ051-052-056>058-066-074-230915-
Newton-Lauderdale-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jones-Forrest-
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Some
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to at least golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Today through tonight, areas of flash flooding likely and some
roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is
also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ050-055-064-065-072-073-230915-
Scott-Simpson-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Marion-Lamar-
402 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Today through Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Mainly Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Today through tonight, significant severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Some
thunderstorms could also produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and
large hail up to at least golf ball size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Mainly today, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could
be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially
threatened by high water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Today, a few downed trees and power lines are possible due to
sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for wind
gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those in
high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

33

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible.
Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong tornadoes possible.
Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are
 possible.
Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible.

*FLOODING*
Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely.
Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely
 and significant flooding is possible.
Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely.
Limited...Localized flash flooding is possible.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely
 due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts
 greater than 50 mph.
Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due
 to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for
 wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those
 in high profile vehicles.
Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to
 sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph.
 High profile vehicles could also be affected.

...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)...

NWS JAN Home page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan
Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe
Latest Weather Briefing...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing

Find NWS JAN on Facebook...
   https://www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Twitter...
   @NWSJacksonMS
Follow NWS JAN on Youtube...
   https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss

...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES...

Storm Prediction Center (SPC)...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
Meso Analysis...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/
Day 1 through 3 Outlooks...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
Storm Reports...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/
...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES...

Current Watches and Warnings...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain

Observed Precipitation Images...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps

River Forecast Center...
   https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/
Significant River Flood Outlook...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html
Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml
Excessive Rainfall Discussion...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html
Day 1 through 7 QPF...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml
QPF Discussion...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 8:46 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningJANClay49 hr
Mar 22, 10:13 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Washington63 min
Mar 22, 10:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANIssaquena, Warren55 min
Mar 22, 11:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHolmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Sunflower58 min
Mar 22, 11:07 AM CDTTornado WarningJANIssaquena, Warren53 min
Mar 22, 11:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJANIssaquena, Sharkey, Warren, Yazoo64 min
Mar 22, 11:43 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Hinds, Warren62 min
Mar 22, 11:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Grenada, Holmes, Leflore, Montgomery, Webster41 min
Mar 22, 11:54 AM CDTTornado WarningJANSharkey, Yazoo66 min
Mar 22, 12:01 PM CDTTornado WarningJANHinds, Madison, Warren, Yazoo59 min
Mar 22, 12:13 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANWarren2 hr
Mar 22, 12:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClaiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Jefferson58 min
Mar 22, 12:33 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningJANIssaquena, Washington6 hr
Mar 22, 12:43 PM CDTTornado WarningJANAttala, Holmes62 min
Mar 22, 12:46 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedJANLeake, Madison59 min
Mar 22, 12:49 PM CDTTornado WarningJANCopiah, Hinds, Rankin, Simpson56 min
Mar 22, 12:54 PM CDTTornado WarningJANLeake, Madison, Rankin, Scott66 min
Mar 22, 1:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Rankin, Scott54 min
Mar 22, 1:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCarroll, Grenada, Leflore, Montgomery, Webster66 min
Mar 22, 1:20 PM CDTTornado WarningJANCarroll, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster55 min
Mar 22, 1:23 PM CDTTornado WarningJANAttala, Choctaw, Montgomery, Oktibbeha, Webster, Winston67 min
Mar 22, 1:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCopiah, Lawrence, Simpson38 min
Mar 22, 1:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJasper32 min
Mar 22, 1:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANAttala, Leake, Neshoba, Winston96 min
Mar 22, 1:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Smith78 min
Mar 22, 1:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANSimpson, Smith74 min
Mar 22, 2:01 PM CDTTornado WarningJANLauderdale, Newton36 min
Mar 22, 2:07 PM CDTTornado WarningJANSimpson, Smith40 min
Mar 22, 2:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Webster93 min
Mar 22, 2:22 PM CDTTornado WarningJANKemper, Neshoba53 min
Mar 22, 2:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNoxubee, Winston97 min
Mar 22, 2:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANJasper, Newton53 min
Mar 22, 2:41 PM CDTTornado WarningJANJasper, Newton19 min
Mar 22, 2:55 PM CDTTornado WarningJANNoxubee65 min
Mar 22, 3:01 PM CDTTornado WarningJANClay, Lowndes, Oktibbeha14 min
Mar 22, 3:22 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANCopiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Simpson3 hr
Mar 22, 3:42 PM CDTTornado WarningJANKemper46 min
Mar 22, 3:46 PM CDTTornado WarningJANClarke, Kemper, Lauderdale41 min
Mar 22, 4:01 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANCovington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson, Smith3 hr
Mar 22, 4:17 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANJasper, Newton, Scott, Smith4 hr
Mar 22, 4:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke36 min
Mar 22, 4:37 PM CDTTornado WarningJANJasper, Newton18 min
Mar 22, 5:20 PM CDTTornado WarningJANClarke41 min
Mar 22, 6:01 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba4 hr
Mar 22, 9:33 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRichland27 min
Mar 22, 9:50 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANEast Carroll, West Carroll40 min
Mar 22, 10:07 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANCatahoula, Franklin, Madison, Richland, Tensas56 min
Mar 22, 11:02 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANConcordia43 min

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Mississippi, 2022Every river flood warning in 2022

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.