Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 13, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Jun 23, 2017, 12:08 AM CDT for Montgomery County, Alabama. It was in force for 44 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2017, 12:08 AM CDT (05:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 24, 2017, 8:23 PM CDT
- In force
- 44 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Montgomery County, AL
The radar
The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:07 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 Catoma Creek near Montgomery (CATA1). The gauge peaked at 23.14 ft at Jun 23, 2017, 2:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 17 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02421000, 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.
813
WGUS44 KBMX 230508
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1208 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331 Highway Bridge Affecting Montgomery
County.
.Heavy rainfall has occurred over the past 24 to 48 hours and Catoma
Creek is on the rise. A Flood Wwarning is now in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Friday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC101-231708-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0013.170623T0508Z-170624T0447Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.170623T0256Z.170623T0600Z.170623T1647Z.NO/
1208 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017
The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 PM Thursday The stage Was 20.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by
after midnight this morning. The river will fall below flood stage
late this morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in the
vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
3231 8630 3228 8627
$$4 follow-up statements
904
WGUS84 KBMX 230726
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
226 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017
...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...
.Catoma Creek has risen above the previously forecasted crest, so
the crest forecast has been revised upward.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued later this morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC101-231925-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170624T2100Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.170623T0256Z.170623T1200Z.170624T0900Z.NO/
226 AM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* At 2:00 AM Friday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.1 feet by this
morning. The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in the
vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
3231 8630 3228 8627
$$062
WGUS84 KBMX 240149
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
849 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017
...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...
.Heavy rainfall has occurred over the past 48 hours or so and Catoma
Creek is on the rise. A Flood Wwarning is now in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Saturday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC101-241349-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170625T0336Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.170623T0256Z.170623T1900Z.170624T1536Z.NO/
849 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until Saturday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT 8:00 PM Friday the stage was 0.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and
continue to rise to near 22.0 feet by after midnight tonight . The
river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow late morning .
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Residential and street flooding becomes a
problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences
are threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
3231 8630 3228 8627
$$538
WGUS84 KBMX 241710
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1210 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017
...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...
.Heavy rainfall over the past week is producing water rises on the
Catoma Creek and a flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Sunday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC101-250510-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170625T0510Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.170623T0256Z.170623T1900Z.170624T1710Z.NO/
1210 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017
...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until the Warning is cancelled.
* No water level reading is currently available. Flooding is likely
ongoing.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
Sunday.
* Impact...At 20 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in the
vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
3231 8630 3228 8627
$$210
WGUS84 KBMX 250123
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
823 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017
...The flood warning is cancelled for the Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...
.Heavy rainfall over the past week has produced water rises on the
Catoma Creek, but the stage has now fallen below flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Sunday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC101-250153-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170625T0510Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.170623T0256Z.170623T1900Z.170624T1911Z.NO/
823 PM CDT Sat Jun 24 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Catoma Creek Near U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* AT 7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 18.7 feet.
* Fell below flood stage this afternoon.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 8.8 feet by Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in the
vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
3231 8630 3228 8627
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 9:26 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter | 5 days |
| Jun 22, 9:29 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo | 6 days |
| Jun 22, 11:34 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Dallas, Hale, Marengo, Perry | 6 hr |
| Jun 23, 12:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Lamar, Marion | 59 min |
| Jun 23, 12:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette, Marion | 53 min |
| Jun 23, 12:57 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Lamar | 2 hr |
| Jun 23, 1:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Fayette, Pickens | 58 min |
| Jun 23, 1:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Winston | 50 min |
| Jun 23, 1:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Marion, Winston | 49 min |
| Jun 23, 1:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Fayette, Pickens, Walker | 58 min |
| Jun 23, 1:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Fayette | 4 min |
| Jun 23, 1:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Greene, Hale, Tuscaloosa | 113 min |
| Jun 23, 2:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa | 57 min |
| Jun 23, 2:14 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Jefferson | 3 hr |
| Jun 23, 2:22 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Bibb, Dallas, Perry | 54 hr |
| Jun 23, 2:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa | 65 min |
| Jun 23, 2:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Etowah | 61 min |
| Jun 23, 3:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Shelby | 47 min |
| Jun 23, 3:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marshall | 25 min |
| Jun 23, 3:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Calhoun, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega | 67 min |
| Jun 23, 3:26 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Marengo, Sumter | 3 hr |
| Jun 23, 3:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bibb | 60 min |
| Jun 23, 3:31 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Etowah, Hale, Perry and 3 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 23, 3:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Marengo | 47 min |
| Jun 23, 3:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Talladega | 55 min |
| Jun 23, 3:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chilton | 33 min |
| Jun 23, 4:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Perry | 48 min |
| Jun 23, 4:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne | 40 min |
| Jun 23, 4:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Clay, Cleburne | 66 min |
| Jun 23, 5:22 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Dallas, Greene, Hale and 6 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 23, 5:29 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Blount, Calhoun, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa and 8 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 23, 5:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Clay, Randolph | 59 min |
| Jun 23, 5:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Blount, Calhoun, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa and 8 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 23, 6:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chambers, Elmore, Randolph, Tallapoosa | 43 min |
| Jun 23, 6:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chambers, Lee | 67 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.