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River Flood Warning 33, NWS Birmingham, AL

December 27, 2018Sumter County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Dec 27, 2018, 8:38 AM CST for Sumter County, Alabama. It took effect at Dec 28, 2018, 2:52 AM CST. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2018, 8:38 AM CST (14:38 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2018, 2:52 AM CST
Expired
Jan 4, 2019, 1:55 PM CST
In force
7 days
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Sumter County, AL

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 148 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:40 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 Sucarnoochee River at Livingston (LVNA1). The gauge peaked at 23.29 ft at Dec 31, 2018, 5:00 PM CST.

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Action stage
18 ft
Minor stage
18 ft
Moderate stage
25 ft
Major stage
30 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02467500, 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.

292 
WGUS44 KBMX 271438
FLWBMX


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL 
838 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama... 

  Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Affecting Sumter County.

.Heavy rainfall of three to four inches is forecast across the 
Sucarnoochee River basin during the next 48 hours...and a Flood 
Warning is now in effect for the Sucarnoochee River at Livingston.

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.

&&

ALC119-280238-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0033.181228T2250Z-181231T1000Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T2250Z.181230T0000Z.181230T2200Z.NO/
838 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* from Friday afternoon to late Sunday night...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 8:30 AM Thursday The stage Was 3.0 feet. 
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by Friday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 20 feet by Saturday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 22 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs. At 18 feet...Flooding of farm lands around
  Livinsgton occurs and cattle should be moved to higher ground. 

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
19 follow-up statements
118 
WGUS84 KBMX 280246
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
846 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Heavy rainfall...both that which has already occurred and 
additional rainfall expected over the next 24 hours...will lead to 
rises on the Sucarnoochee River. A Flood Warning continues on the 
river near Livingston.

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.

&&

ALC119-281446-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.181228T1308Z-190102T0330Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T1308Z.181229T1800Z.190101T1530Z.NO/
846 PM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* from Friday morning to Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  8:30 PM Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
  to rise to near 24.6 feet by early Saturday afternoon. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding of farm lands around Livinsgton 
  occurs and cattle should be moved to higher ground. At 22.0 feet... 
  flooding of some yards in southeast Livingston occurs.

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
676 
WGUS84 KBMX 280856
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
256 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Heavy rainfall...both that which has already occurred and with 
additional rainfall expected today...will lead to 
rises on the Sucarnoochee River. A Flood Warning continues on the 
river near Livingston.

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.

&&

ALC119-282055-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.181228T0852Z-190102T0330Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181229T1800Z.190101T1530Z.NO/
256 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  2:30 AM Friday the stage was 19.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.6 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Some residential flooding occurs in 
  Livingston...and evacuations may be necessary. 

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
101 
WGUS84 KBMX 281549
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
949 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.A flood warning is now in effect for the Sucarnoochee River at
Livingston as heavy rainfall of four to five inches over the past 24 hours
will cause river levels to rise to near 24 feet before falling.  


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.

&&

ALC119-290348-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190102T0412Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181229T1800Z.190101T1612Z.NO/
949 AM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  9:30 AM Friday the stage was 20.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.7 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon . The river will fall below flood stage 
  late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 22 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
638 
WGUS84 KBMX 290248
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
848 PM CST Fri Dec 28 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Rises continue along the Sucarnoochee River...and a Flood Warning 
remains in effect at Livingston.

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.

&&

ALC119-291448-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190102T0036Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181230T0000Z.190101T1236Z.NO/
848 PM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:30 PM Friday the stage was 19.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.8 feet by 
  early Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
  morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
165 
WGUS84 KBMX 291626
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1026 AM CST Sat Dec 29 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Rises continue on the Sucarnoochee River at Livingston. Levels remain
in flood stage and are forecast to crest near 22 feet Sunday morning
then gradually fall. The flood warning will continue at this time.

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.

&&

ALC119-300425-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190102T0000Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181230T1200Z.190101T1200Z.NO/
1026 AM CST Sat Dec 29 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  9:30 AM Saturday the stage was 20.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.3 feet by 
  tomorrow morning . The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 22 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
096 
WGUS84 KBMX 300157
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
757 PM CST Sat Dec 29 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Sucarnoochee River 
at Livingston.

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.

&&

ALC119-301357-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190102T2248Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181229T1930Z.190102T1048Z.NO/
757 PM CST Sat Dec 29 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Wednesday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 20.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
355 
WGUS84 KBMX 301625
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1025 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Rises continue on the Sucarnoochee River at Livingston and levels
remain in flood stage. The flood warning remains in effect at this
time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Monday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC119-310425-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190102T1800Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181230T1800Z.190102T0600Z.NO/
1025 AM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Wednesday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 20.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.6 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 22 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
717 
WGUS84 KBMX 310146
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
746 PM CST Sun Dec 30 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Sucarnoochee River at 
Livingston.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Monday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC119-311346-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190103T0834Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T1800Z.190102T2034Z.NO/
746 PM CST Sun Dec 30 2018

...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until late Wednesday night...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 21.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.1 feet by 
  tomorrow evening. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
223 
WGUS84 KBMX 311435
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
835 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Levels continue to rise along the Sucarnoochee River...and a Flood 
Warning remains in effect at Livingston.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Tuesday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC119-010234-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190103T0834Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.190101T0000Z.190102T2034Z.NO/
835 AM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until late Wednesday night...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:30 AM Monday the stage was 23.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.4 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage early Wednesday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 22 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
631 
WGUS84 KBMX 010123
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
723 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Recent heavy rainfall continues to lead to high water levels on the 
Sucarnoochee River. A Flood Warning remains in effect on the 
Sucarnoochee at Livingston.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Tuesday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC119-011322-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190103T1312Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.190103T0112Z.NO/
723 PM CST Mon Dec 31 2018

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Thursday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  6:30 PM Monday the stage was 23.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
100 
WGUS84 KBMX 011415
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
815 AM CST Tue Jan 1 2019


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Elevated water levels continue on the Sucarnoochee River at 
Livingston. The Flood Warning remains in effect at this time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Wednesday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC119-020215-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190105T0000Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.190104T1200Z.NO/
815 AM CST Tue Jan 1 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Friday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Friday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.6 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday morning.
* Impact...At 22 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
465 
WGUS84 KBMX 020211
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
811 PM CST Tue Jan 1 2019


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Elevated water levels continue on the Sucarnoochee River at 
Livingston. The Flood Warning remains in effect at this time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Wednesday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC119-021411-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190105T1600Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.190105T0400Z.NO/
811 PM CST Tue Jan 1 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Saturday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Friday night.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
297 
WGUS84 KBMX 021521
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
921 AM CST Wed Jan 2 2019


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Additional rainfall of two to three inches is forecast during the 
next 48 hours over the Sucarnoochee River basin...and this will 
prolong the flooding that is occurring along the river.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Thursday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC119-030321-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
921 AM CST Wed Jan 2 2019

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until further notice...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT 8:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 20.7 feet by early
  Friday afternoon and fluctuate near this stage through Sunday.
* Impact...At 22 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs. At 18 feet...Flooding of farm lands around
  Livinsgton occurs and cattle should be moved to higher ground. 

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
906 
WGUS84 KBMX 030226
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
826 PM CST Wed Jan 2 2019


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Additional rainfall of two to three inches is forecast during the 
next 36 hours over the Sucarnoochee River basin...and this will 
send the river back into minor flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Thursday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC119-031425-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
826 PM CST Wed Jan 2 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until further notice...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
  to rise to near 21.4 feet by early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 22 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
928 
WGUS84 KBMX 031528
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
928 AM CST Thu Jan 3 2019


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Rainfall during the next 24 hours will produce rises once again 
on the Sucarnoochee River...and a flood warning is in effect at 
Livingston.

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.

&&

ALC119-040327-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190106T1600Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.190106T0400Z.NO/
928 AM CST Thu Jan 3 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Sunday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT 8:30 AM Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Saturday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 18.2 feet by Saturday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Saturday night.
* Impact...At 18 feet...Flooding of farm lands around Livinsgton 
  occurs and cattle should be moved to higher ground. 

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
633 
WGUS84 KBMX 040157
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
757 PM CST Thu Jan 3 2019


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Rainfall today and additional rainfall tonight will produce rises 
once again on the Sucarnoochee River...and a flood warning remains in 
effect at Livingston.

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.

&&

ALC119-041356-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190107T1800Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.190107T0600Z.NO/
757 PM CST Thu Jan 3 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue 
  to rise to near 19.4 feet by early Sunday morning. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 18 feet...Flooding of farm lands around Livinsgton 
  occurs and cattle should be moved to higher ground. 

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
372 
WGUS84 KBMX 040728
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
128 AM CST Fri Jan 4 2019


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Rainfall from yesterday and tonight will continue to produce rises 
along the Sucarnoochee River...the flood warning remains in 
effect at Livingston.

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.

&&

ALC119-041928-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190108T0246Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.190107T1446Z.NO/
128 AM CST Fri Jan 4 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Monday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Monday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT 12:30 AM Friday the stage was 15.7 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 21.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon . The river will
  fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Flooding of some yards in southeast 
  Livingston occurs.  

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
228 
WGUS84 KBMX 041552
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
952 AM CST Fri Jan 4 2019


...The flood warning continues for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Rainfall over the past 24 hours has allowed rises to continue on
the Sucarnoochee River at Livingston. Levels are forecast to rise
to flood stage by this afternoon. The flood warning remains in 
effect at this time.

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.

&&

ALC119-050352-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190105T2230Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.190105T1030Z.NO/
952 AM CST Fri Jan 4 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  9:30 AM Friday the stage was 16.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 18.3 feet by after midnight tonight . The 
  river will fall below flood stage by early tomorrow .
* Impact...At 18 feet...Flooding of farm lands around Livinsgton 
  occurs and cattle should be moved to higher ground. 

&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$
948 
WGUS84 KBMX 041955
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
155 PM CST Fri Jan 4 2019


...The flood warning is cancelled for the Sucarnoochee River At 
Livingston...

.Levels have fallen below flood stage on the Sucarnoochee River at
Livingston and are forecast to continue falling. The Flood Warning
is cancelled for this location.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

This will be the last Flood Statement issued for this event.

&&

ALC119-042025-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-190105T2230Z/
/LVNA1.1.ER.181228T0732Z.181231T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
155 PM CST Fri Jan 4 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Sucarnoochee River At Livingston.
* AT  1:30 PM Friday the stage was 15.7 feet. 
* Flood stage is 18 feet. 
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 17.3 feet.  The 
  river will fall to 14.4 feet by tomorrow morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3263 8819 3250 8812 3244 8805 3242 8808
          3247 8820 3261 8823         

$$

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 Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Dec 27, 5:44 AM CST, 2 hours 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 27, 5:44 AM CST, 2 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
544 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

.UPDATE...
For 12Z Aviation.

&&

.SHORT TERM...

Today and Tonight.

--It is going to rain across ALL of Central Alabama before the short
term period is over, with flooding possible--

So looking at radar and watching cameras, we are already seeing some
light rain across the area. This is in association with an effective
warm front on the backside of the high pressure system to our
northeast. We are beginning to see an increase in southerly flow,
thus increasing the moisture levels across the area. A fetch of
precipitation is beginning to develop across southern Alabama and
will stretch generally along the and west of the I-65 corridor this
morning. Placed the highest pops this morning with that fetch and
expected development. As we work into the afternoon, we will see an
uptick in the coverage across the west in advance of the large line
of showers and embedded thunderstorms  that will be moving slowly
through Mississippi. Ahead of the line expected scattered to
numerous showers to develop along with cloudy conditions. Look for
the line of the heavier rain and a few thunderstorms to work into
the northwest between 1 and 3 pm and then slowly slide east through
the rest of the afternoon and into the evening. Do not expect the
line itself to be past the I-65 corridor until after sunset but
those scattered showers ahead of the line will provide most of the
area with rain, so went with definite pops across the whole area.
The best storm totals before sunset will be in the west though. A
few stronger storms can not be ruled out in the southwest as the
line moves into the region, but with the amount of clouds and rain
ahead of the line the chances for severe weather seems to be
marginal at best. Again the big concern with this event will the
heavy rain and possible flooding. Besides the rain, gradient winds
will be likely through the day and could result in falling trees and
hazardous driving conditions through the evening.

As we move into the dark period, rain and thunderstorms will be
ongoing in the west and will continue to slide east through the
night. We may see a beginning of the end in the west by sunrise, but
rain looks fairly widespread through the period. Any flash flooding
in the west will likely occur before sunset, so will need to stay
weather aware if you live or travel in low-lying areas. Temperatures
will be in the upper 50s to mid 60s this afternoon and will stay in
that general range through the overnight.

16

.LONG TERM...

Friday through Wednesday.

The long-term period will carry a consistent theme of wet and
unsettled conditions for a large portion of the southeastern US,
including here in central Alabama. Synoptically, a broad split-flow
pattern will feature a persistent mid/upper-level ridge settling
over the Bahamas and a lingering longwave trough across the heart of
the CONUS. Resultant southwest mid/upper-level winds and interaction
with the sub-tropical jet position our area for multiple
opportunities of locally heavy rainfall as mid-level perturbations
traverse northeastward from Texas to New England. Streams and rivers
across the area will continue to remain swollen as soil remains
saturated and water runoff collects into local tributaries.

The Flash Flood Watch beginning at 12 PM Thursday will remain in
effect until 6 PM Friday evening as a second round of rainfall is
expected to move through the area along a frontal boundary/axis of
low-level confluent flow. A 30-40 kt southwesterly low-level jet
will continue to transport Gulf moisture (current expected PWs of
~1.6-1.7") Friday morning, which is climatologically very high.
Thursday through Friday rainfall totals are currently forecast to
range 2-4", with locally higher amounts possible. Drier/cooler
air is expected to advect in from the northwest overnight on
Friday & into Saturday behind the surface front and provide a
break in the rainfall. However, flow aloft will remain
southwesterly overall allowing another round of isentropic ascent
and Gulf moisture to return to the area on Saturday
afternoon/evening. For now, only expecting scattered light to
moderate rain showers to develop in response to this, though
activity is expected to gradually increase in coverage and
intensity heading into Sunday as a warm front is aided by
increasingly organized ageostrophic forcing. This period of rain
and unsettled weather is expected through Tuesday evening and into
Wednesday. It may not be until late next week that indications of
relief and drier weather occurs from an eastward shift in the
trough/ridge setup across the area.

40/Sizemore

&&

.AVIATION...
12Z TAF Discussion.

Deteriorating conditions to begin this morning. Winds are already
gusty from the southwest and will continue to be strong a slow
moving system slides through area over the next 24 hours. Right
now light rain with little impact is moving through the area.
Ceilings are beginning to drop into the MVFR conditions. Once
ceilings drop there will not be much improvement at all.
Conditions worsen after 20Z at TCL as a slow moving line of
showers and a few thunderstorm begins to impact the area from west
to east. Visibility and ceilings should drop to IFR conditions
with the heavier rains.

16

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Clouds and rain will continue to increase across the area during the
day, with widespread coverage of rain late this afternoon through
the overnight period and into Friday. A prolonged period of
cloudy and rainy conditions are expected through next week.
Relative humidity values will remain above critical values. There
are no fire weather concerns at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     60  56  66  40  56 /  90 100 100  20  20
Anniston    60  57  68  44  58 /  90 100 100  20  30
Birmingham  63  60  66  43  56 / 100 100 100  20  30
Tuscaloosa  66  61  67  43  56 / 100 100  80  20  40
Calera      63  60  67  44  57 / 100 100 100  20  40
Auburn      61  59  69  52  62 /  90 100 100  40  50
Montgomery  67  63  71  52  64 /  90 100 100  40  60
Troy        67  62  71  55  66 /  90 100 100  50  60

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/...
Wind Advisory until midnight CST tonight for the following
counties: Autauga...Bibb...Blount...Calhoun...Chambers...
Cherokee...Chilton...Clay...Cleburne...Coosa...Dallas...Elmore...
Etowah...Fayette...Greene...Hale...Jefferson...Lamar...Lee...
Lowndes...Macon...Marengo...Marion...Montgomery...Perry...
Pickens...Randolph...Shelby...St. Clair...Sumter...Talladega...
Tallapoosa...Tuscaloosa...Walker...Winston.

Flash Flood Watch from noon CST today through Friday afternoon
for the following counties: Autauga...Bibb...Blount...Calhoun...
Chambers...Cherokee...Chilton...Clay...Cleburne...Coosa...
Dallas...Elmore...Etowah...Fayette...Greene...Hale...Jefferson...
Lamar...Lee...Lowndes...Macon...Marengo...Marion...Montgomery...
Perry...Pickens...Randolph...Shelby...St. Clair...Sumter...
Talladega...Tallapoosa...Tuscaloosa...Walker...Winston.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 27, 4:26 AM CST, 4 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
426 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

ALZ011>015-017>050-281330-
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-
Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-
Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-
Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
426 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the
National Weather Service office in Birmingham.

.DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight.

Windy conditions will be in place through Midnight. Southeasterly
winds of 20 to 30 mph, with higher gusts will be possible across
much of Central Alabama.

Moderate to heavy rainfall will begin after noon today and continue
through much of the night across Central Alabama. With the ground
already saturated, this heavy rain could result in localized
flooding, especially in low lying and poor drainage areas. Minor
rises along flashy creeks and rivers can also be expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The moderate to heavy rainfall will continue through Friday afternoon
and may lead to localized flooding, especially in low lying and
poor drainage areas. Minor rises on area rivers and waterways are
expected as well, in addition to rises along flashy creeks and
rivers.

Rises along the rivers could continue through the weekend and
possible into the first of next week depending on the exact totals of
rainfall received.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed
through at least Friday.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 8:28 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter3 days
Dec 27, 8:28 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter14 days
Dec 27, 8:34 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo13 days
Dec 27, 1:28 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXBibb, Jefferson, Shelby43 hr
Dec 27, 1:28 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXBibb, Dallas, Perry67 hr
Dec 27, 1:32 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXMontgomery4 days
Dec 27, 1:39 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBMXGreene, Sumter36 min
Dec 27, 1:45 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXJefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker3 days
Dec 27, 2:09 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBMXShelby36 min
Dec 27, 2:42 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBMXTalladega33 min
Dec 27, 3:01 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBMXJefferson29 min
Dec 27, 3:46 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBMXSumter29 min
Dec 27, 4:56 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBMXMarengo34 min
Dec 27, 5:56 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBMXPerry34 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.