Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 77, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Aug 30, 2017, 1:30 PM CDT for Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2017, 1:30 PM CDT (18:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 1, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Mobile County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Bayou Sara at Saraland (SARA1).
- Action stage
- 3 ft
- Minor stage
- 4 ft
- Moderate stage
- 5 ft
- Major stage
- 7.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02470805, 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.
956 WGUS44 KMOB 301830 FLWMOB BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL 130 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017 ...The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a flood warning for the following river in Alabama... Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGE... Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio. && ALC097-311036- /O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0077.170830T1830Z-170831T1036Z/ /SARA1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.170831T0000Z.170831T0436Z.NO/ 130 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017 The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Flood Warning for The Bayou Sara At Saraland * From this afternoon until late tonight * At 8 AM Wednesday the stage was...4.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring AND Moderate flooding is forecast * Flood stage is 4 feet. * The river will continue rising to near 5.2 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage tonight. * At 4 feet...Flooding of streets begins and becomes widespread east of the railroad when the level reaches 5 feet. * At 5 feet...Street flooding east of the railroad becomes widespread. && LAT...LON 3084 8808 3083 8804 3082 8805 3082 8808 $$
3 follow-up statements
714 WGUS84 KMOB 310202 FLSMOB FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL 902 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County. .Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the river. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGE... Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio. && ALC097-312330- /O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-170831T2330Z/ /SARA1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.170831T0600Z.170831T1730Z.NO/ 902 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning continues for the Bayou Sara At Saraland * until Thursday evening. * At 8PM Wednesday the stage was 5.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occuring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4 feet. * The river will continue rising to near 5.3 feet by after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon. * At 5 feet...Street flooding east of the railroad becomes widespread. && LAT...LON 3084 8808 3083 8804 3082 8805 3082 8808 $$
495 WGUS84 KMOB 311536 FLSMOB FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL 1036 AM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following river in Alabama... Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile 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. && ALC097-011525- /O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-170901T1525Z/ /SARA1.2.ER.000000T0000Z.170831T1800Z.170901T0925Z.NO/ 1036 AM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning for the Bayou Sara At Saraland * until Friday morning. * At 8 AM Thursday the stage was 4.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4 feet. * The river will continue rising to near 5.2 feet by this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow. * At 4 feet...Flooding of streets begins and becomes widespread east of the railroad when the level reaches 5 feet. * At 5 feet...Street flooding east of the railroad becomes widespread. && LAT...LON 3084 8808 3083 8804 3082 8805 3082 8808 $$
553 WGUS84 KMOB 010112 FLSMOB FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE, AL 812 PM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017 ...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County. .Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the river. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGE... Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio. && ALC097-011200- /O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0077.000000T0000Z-170901T1200Z/ /SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170830T1330Z.170901T0600Z.NO/ 812 PM CDT Thu Aug 31 2017 ...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning continues for the Bayou Sara At Saraland * until Friday morning. * At 8AM Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 4 feet. * The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by after midnight tomorrow. * At 5 feet...Street flooding east of the railroad becomes widespread. && LAT...LON 3084 8808 3083 8804 3082 8805 3082 8808 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 7:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 4 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:01 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 41 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:03 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 63 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 3 days |
| Aug 30, 1:36 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 54 min | |
| Aug 30, 1:59 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 91 min | |
| Aug 30, 2:31 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 59 min | |
| Aug 30, 2:41 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 64 min | |
| Aug 30, 2:52 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 3:28 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 92 min | |
| Aug 30, 3:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 48 min |
| Aug 30, 3:44 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Aug 30, 4:07 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 38 min |
| Aug 30, 4:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 46 min |
| Aug 30, 4:15 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 38 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:18 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 42 min |
| Aug 30, 4:21 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 24 min |
| Aug 30, 4:59 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Aug 30, 5:06 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 5:31 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 5:38 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 82 min | |
| Aug 30, 6:35 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 6:55 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Aug 30, 7:07 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 35 hr |
| Aug 30, 7:07 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 35 hr |
| Aug 30, 7:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 7:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 7:41 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 8:30 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 8:51 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 114 min | |
| Aug 30, 12:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Mobile | 42 min |
| Aug 30, 12:45 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 90 min | |
| Aug 30, 12:52 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 63 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 66 min |
| Aug 30, 12:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Washington | 22 min |
| Aug 30, 1:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile, Washington | 39 min |
| Aug 30, 1:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Covington, Escambia | 48 hr |
| Aug 30, 1:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Washington | 44 min |
| Aug 30, 1:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 46 min |
| Aug 30, 3:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 29 min |
| Aug 30, 3:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 48 min |
| Aug 30, 3:17 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 58 min | |
| Aug 30, 3:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Monroe | 47 min |
| Aug 30, 3:35 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 85 min | |
| Aug 30, 3:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Monroe | 64 min |
| Aug 30, 4:14 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 31 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 25 min |
| Aug 30, 4:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington | 66 min |
| Aug 30, 4:53 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 97 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Crenshaw | 47 min |
| Aug 30, 5:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Butler | 50 min |
| Aug 30, 5:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Crenshaw | 45 min |
| Aug 30, 5:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia | 45 min |
| Aug 30, 6:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Washington | 39 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.