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River Flood Warning 86, NWS Jackson, MS
NWS Jackson, MS issued this river flood warning at Jul 13, 2023, 2:31 PM CDT for Leake County, Mississippi. It took effect at Jul 15, 2023, 10:12 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2023, 2:31 PM CDT (19:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 15, 2023, 10:12 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 21, 2023, 7:24 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, MS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Leake County, MS
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Pearl River near Carthage (CARM6). The gauge peaked at 21.77 ft at Jul 18, 2023, 4:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 27 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02482550, 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 Jul 13, 12:57 PM CDT, 1 hour 34 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 13, 12:57 PM CDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ019-034-040-041-053- 059>061-141000- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Sunflower- Washington-Issaquena-Sharkey-Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams- Franklin MS- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, northwest Mississippi, southwest Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Early this morning through midday DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Early this morning through midday, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Wednesday. MSZ018-141000- Bolivar- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Early this morning through midday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Early this morning through midday, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon to early evening. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts. Today, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .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. MSZ028-032-036>038-043>045-141000- Montgomery-Choctaw-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Significant TIMING...Early this morning through midday Early this morning through midday, widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some structural flooding and water rescues are likely. Moderate river flooding is possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Wednesday. MSZ026-029-030-141000- Grenada-Webster-Clay- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central Mississippi, and northeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Early this morning through midday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Marginal TIMING...Today Early this morning through midday, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor to moderate river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon to early evening. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .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. MSZ027-031-033-039-046-049>052-055>058-063>066-141000- Carroll-Lowndes-Oktibbeha-Noxubee-Kemper-Rankin-Scott-Newton- Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis- Covington-Jones- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northeast Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Early this morning through midday Early this morning through midday, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor to moderate river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Wednesday. MSZ035-047-141000- Humphreys-Warren- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Early this morning through midday DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Today Early this morning through midday, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor to moderate river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Wednesday. MSZ042-048-054-062-141000- Yazoo-Hinds-Copiah-Lincoln- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Elevated TIMING...Early this morning through midday DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today Early this morning through midday, areas of flash flooding likely and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor to moderate river flooding is also possible. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be possible with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Wednesday. MSZ072>074-141000- Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Early this morning through midday Early this morning through midday, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Wednesday. MSZ025-141000- Leflore- 454 AM CDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Early this morning through midday DANGEROUS HEAT THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today Early this morning through midday, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying and urban areas. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Today, caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be possible with outdoor activity. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Dangerous heat with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees is expected to persist areawide Friday and Saturday. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and emergency management personnel in support of severe weather operations is not expected through next Wednesday. 23 && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *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. *DANGEROUS HEAT* Extreme...Extreme heat is expected with peak heat index values in excess of 110 degrees for multiple days. Heat stroke continues to be a major concern. Significant...Dangerous heat expected with peak heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. Heat stroke will be a significant concern. Elevated...Dangerous heat likely with peak heat index values ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be likely. Limited...Caution is advised for possible dangerous heat as heat index values peak near 105 degrees. Heat exhaustion will be possible. *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. ...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 Tropical page... https://www.weather.gov/srh/tropical?office=jan National Hurricane Center Home Page... https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ 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 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 ...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/
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Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 8:56 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 12 hr |
| Jul 12, 8:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Holmes | 7 days |
| Jul 12, 8:57 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Madison, Yazoo | 12 hr |
| Jul 13, 3:35 AM CDT | Heat Advisory | JAN | Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Franklin, Issaquena, Jefferson and 4 more | 16 hr |
| Jul 13, 6:10 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Clarke, Lauderdale | 8 hr |
| Jul 13, 7:07 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Kemper | 7 hr |
| Jul 13, 7:46 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Winston | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 8:48 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Webster, Winston | 6 hr |
| Jul 13, 9:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha | 6 hr |
| Jul 13, 9:42 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Winston | 6 hr |
| Jul 13, 10:34 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 5 hr |
| Jul 13, 11:07 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Kemper | 4 hr |
| Jul 13, 11:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Kemper, Neshoba, Winston | 4 hr |
| Jul 13, 11:40 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | JAN | Choctaw | 4 hr |
| Jul 13, 12:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAN | Jasper, Newton, Scott, Smith | 37 min |
| Jul 13, 1:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JAN | Jasper | 23 min |
| Jul 13, 2:31 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Leake | 7 days |
| Jul 13, 2:36 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | JAN | Noxubee | 7 days |
| Jul 13, 3:21 PM CDT | Heat Advisory | JAN | Adams, Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Choctaw, Claiborne and 41 more | 29 hr |
| Jul 13, 3:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | JAN | Attala, Choctaw, Kemper, Lowndes, Neshoba, Noxubee and 2 more | 22 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.