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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Mobile, AL

February 3, 2016Escambia County, Florida; Escambia County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 3, 2016, 9:20 AM CST for Escambia County, Florida; Escambia County, Alabama. It took effect at Feb 4, 2016, 9:45 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 3, 2016, 9:20 AM CST (15:20 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 4, 2016, 9:45 PM CST
Expired: Feb 8, 2016, 12:00 AM CST
In force: 3 days
Issued by: NWS Mobile, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Escambia County, AL, Escambia County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Escambia River near Century (CTYF1). The gauge peaked at 16.09 ft at Feb 6, 2016, 2:00 PM CST.

Action stage: 12 ft
Minor stage: 17 ft
Moderate stage: 25 ft
Major stage: 37 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02375500, 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.

942 
WGUS44 KMOB 031520
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL
920 AM CST WED FEB 3 2016



...The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a flood warning for the 
following rivers in Alabama...Florida... 

  Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.

.Heavy rainfall is forecast to occur over the next 24 hours. As a result...river
levels are forecast to rise and a flood warning is now in effect.  It is 
emphasized that the following forecast is based on the expected rainfall during 
the next 24 hours.  If less rainfall occurs...it may be necessary to revise this
stage forecast downward.

SAFETY MESSAGE... 
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio.

&&

ALC053-FLC033-041520-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0008.160205T0345Z-160208T0600Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.160205T0345Z.160206T0600Z.160208T0000Z.NO/
920 AM CST WED FEB 3 2016

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Escambia River Near Century
* From Thursday evening until late Sunday night
* At 9AM Wednesday the stage was...13.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast 
* Flood stage is 17 feet. 
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and continue to 
  rise near 18.6 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood
  stage by late Sunday night.
* At 19 feet...Low lying pasture will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher 
  ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
 3077 8733 3093 8731                  

$$

6 follow-up statements

597 
WGUS84 KMOB 031916
FLSMOB
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL
116 PM CST WED FEB 3 2016
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida...
 
  Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County. 

.Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the river. 


SAFETY MESSAGE... 
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio.

&&

ALC053-FLC033-041916-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0008.160206T0600Z-160208T0000Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.160206T0600Z.160206T1200Z.160207T1800Z.NO/
116 PM CST WED FEB 3 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday evening...The Flood Warning continues for
  the Escambia River Near Century
* From early Saturday morning until Sunday evening.
* At 12PM Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning and continue to 
  rise near 17.1 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage
  by Sunday evening.
* At 19 feet...Low lying pasture will flood. Cattle should be moved to higher 
  ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
 3077 8733 3093 8731                  

$$

102 
WGUS84 KMOB 040353
FLSMOB
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL
953 PM CST WED FEB 3 2016
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida...
 
  Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County. 
  Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County. 

.Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the river. 

SAFETY MESSAGE... 
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio.

&&

ALC053-FLC033-050353-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0008.160206T0000Z-160207T1200Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.160206T0000Z.160206T0600Z.160207T0600Z.NO/
953 PM CST WED FEB 3 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning continues for
  the Escambia River Near Century
* From Friday evening until Sunday morning.
* At 09PM Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet. 
* No flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Friday evening and continue to rise near
  17.1 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Sunday morning.
* At 17.0 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands will occur.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
 3077 8733 3093 8731                  

$$

FLC091-050353-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0009.160205T0600Z-160206T1800Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.160205T0600Z.160205T1800Z.160206T1200Z.NO/
953 PM CST WED FEB 3 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues
for
  the Shoal River Near Crestview
* From early Friday morning until Saturday afternoon.
* At 08PM Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet. 
* No flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by early Friday morning and continue to 
  rise near 8.1 feet by Friday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Saturday early afternoon.
* At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas will occur.  

&&

LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
 3070 8663 3070 8655                  

$$

666 
WGUS84 KMOB 041658
FLSMOB
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL
1058 AM CST THU FEB 4 2016
 

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Alabama...Florida...
 
  Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County. 

.Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the river. 

SAFETY MESSAGE... 
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio.

&&

ALC053-FLC033-051658-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0008.160206T1200Z-160207T0000Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.160206T1200Z.160206T1200Z.160206T1800Z.NO/
1058 AM CST THU FEB 4 2016

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...
...The Flood Warning continues for the
  Escambia River Near Century
* From Saturday morning until Saturday evening.
* At 10 AM Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to rise 
  near 17 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday
  night.
* At 17 feet...Considerable flooding of lowlands.
* At 13 feet...Minor overflow of lowlands.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
 3077 8733 3093 8731                  

$$

597 
WGUS84 KMOB 042122
FLSMOB
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL
322 PM CST THU FEB 4 2016
 

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Alabama...Florida...
 
  Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County. 

.Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the river. 

SAFETY MESSAGE... 
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio.

&&

ALC053-FLC033-052122-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0008.160206T1200Z-160207T0000Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.160206T1200Z.160206T1200Z.160206T1800Z.NO/
322 PM CST THU FEB 4 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Escambia River Near Century
* From Saturday morning until Saturday evening.
* At 3 PM Thursday the stage was 15 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to rise 
  near 17 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday
  afternoon.
* At 17 feet...Considerable flooding of lowlands.
* At 13 feet...Minor overflow of lowlands.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
 3077 8733 3093 8731                  

$$

436 
WGUS84 KMOB 050253
FLSMOB
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL
853 PM CST THU FEB 4 2016
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida...
 
  Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County. 
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
 
  Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County. 

.Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the river. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE... 
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio.

&&

ALC053-FLC033-060253-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0008.160207T0000Z-160207T0600Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.160207T0000Z.160207T0000Z.160207T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CST THU FEB 4 2016

...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Escambia River Near Century
* From Saturday evening until late Saturday night.
* At 08PM Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet. 
* No flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise to flood stage by Saturday evening. The river will fall below
  flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* At 17 feet...Considerable flooding of lowlands.
* At 13 feet...Minor overflow of lowlands.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
 3077 8733 3093 8731                  

$$

FLC091-060253-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160207T1200Z/
/CRVF1.1.ER.160205T0600Z.160206T0600Z.160207T0600Z.NO/
853 PM CST THU FEB 4 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Shoal River Near Crestview
* From after midnight tomorrow until Sunday morning.
* At 08PM Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet. 
* No flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and continue to 
  rise near 8.3 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by early Sunday morning.
* At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3078 8650 3078 8649 3069 8653 3069 8663
 3070 8663 3070 8655                  

$$

782 
WGUS84 KMOB 051626
FLSMOB
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL
1026 AM CST FRI FEB 5 2016
 

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following river in Alabama...
Florida...
 
  Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.

SAFETY MESSAGE... 
Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio.

&&

ALC053-FLC033-051656-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-160207T0600Z/
/CTYF1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CST FRI FEB 5 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Escambia River Near Century
* until late Saturday night.
* At 10 AM Friday the stage was 15.7 feet. 
* Flood stage is 17 feet.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
 3077 8733 3093 8731                  

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 3, 4:38 AM CST	Flash Flood Watch	MOB	Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa	10 hr
Feb 3, 7:39 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Okaloosa, Santa Rosa	66 min
Feb 3, 7:49 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MOB	Okaloosa, Santa Rosa	36 min
Feb 3, 8:37 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Okaloosa	38 min
Feb 3, 8:52 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	MOB	Okaloosa	53 min
Feb 3, 9:13 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Okaloosa	32 min
Feb 3, 9:35 AM CST	River Flood Warning	MOB	Okaloosa	3 days
Feb 3, 10:01 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	MOB	Okaloosa	119 min
Feb 3, 10:28 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	MOB	Okaloosa	3 hr
Feb 3, 2:16 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Clarke, Washington, Wilcox	89 min
Feb 3, 3:46 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		59 min
Feb 3, 4:14 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Baldwin, Mobile	61 min
Feb 3, 4:42 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		63 min
Feb 3, 5:44 AM CST	Special Weather Statement	MOB	Covington	61 min
Feb 3, 6:07 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		83 min
Feb 3, 6:14 AM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Covington, Crenshaw	28 min
Feb 3, 6:27 AM CST	Tornado Warning	MOB	Covington, Crenshaw	16 min
Feb 3, 6:48 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		87 min
Feb 3, 8:07 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		83 min
Feb 3, 9:22 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		53 min
Feb 3, 10:18 AM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		117 min
Feb 3, 2:13 PM CST	River Flood Warning	MOB	Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox	5 days
Feb 3, 3:22 PM CST	Small Craft Advisory	MOB		45 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.