Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2019
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 20, 2019, 7:51 PM CST for 5 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Feb 21, 2019, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 20, 2019, 7:51 PM CST (01:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 21, 2019, 9:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2019, 7:17 PM CST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Greene County, AL, Hale County, AL, Marengo County, AL, Sumter County, AL, Tuscaloosa County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:54 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 Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam (TODA1). The gauge peaked at 131.43 ft at Feb 22, 2019, 10:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 122 ft
- Minor stage
- 129 ft
- Moderate stage
- 138 ft
- Major stage
- 146 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02465005, 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.
967
WGUS44 KBMX 210151
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
751 PM CST Wed Feb 20 2019
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam Affecting Greene...
Hale...Marengo...Sumter and Tuscaloosa Counties.
.Rises are continuing along the Black Warrior River due to
recent heavy rainfall...and a Flood Warning has been issued for the
river at Oliver Lock and Dam.
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-211350-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0021.190221T1500Z-190222T1942Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190221T1500Z.190221T1800Z.190222T0742Z.NO/
751 PM CST Wed Feb 20 2019
The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* from Thursday morning to Friday afternoon...or until the Warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Wednesday The stage Was 123.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 129.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and
continue to rise to near 129.4 feet by tomorrow early afternoon .
The river will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 129.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in areas
southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$12 follow-up statements
646
WGUS84 KBMX 211613
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1013 AM CST Thu Feb 21 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam...
.Heavy rainfall over the past few days is producing rises on the
Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Friday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-220412-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190223T2230Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190221T1837Z.190222T0600Z.190223T1030Z.NO/
1013 AM CST Thu Feb 21 2019
...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:30 AM Thursday the stage was 127.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 129 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 131.4 feet by after midnight tonight . The river will
fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 132 feet...Flooding of rural roads southwest of
Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$665
WGUS84 KBMX 220226
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
826 PM CST Thu Feb 21 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam and Selden Lock and Dam...
.Heavy rainfall over the past few days is producing rises on the
Black Warrior River...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 Friday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-221425-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190224T0705Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0416Z.190223T0000Z.190223T1905Z.NO/
826 PM CST Thu Feb 21 2019
...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 128.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 129.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 130.5 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 132.0 feet...Flooding of rural roads southwest of
Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$
ALC063-065-091-221425-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.190221T0945Z.190225T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
826 PM CST Thu Feb 21 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 93.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 99.7 feet by
early Monday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 98.0 feet...Some cabins and trailers along the river
begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$975
WGUS84 KBMX 220929
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
329 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam and At Selden Lock and Dam...
.Heavy rainfall over the past few days is producing rises on the
Black Warrior River...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 Saturday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-222129-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190225T0836Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190223T1200Z.190224T2036Z.NO/
329 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:30 AM Friday the stage was 130.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 129.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 133.6 feet by
tomorrow morning . The river will fall below flood stage early
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 135.0 feet...Numerous camphouses and some permanent
residences southwest of Tuscaloosa become cutoff.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$
ALC063-065-091-222129-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.190221T0945Z.190226T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
329 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:15 AM Friday the stage was 95.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 101.3 feet by
Monday evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At 102.0 feet...Residential flooding begins in the area.
Numerous cabins and trailers in Hale and Greene counties become
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$252
WGUS84 KBMX 221701
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1101 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Locust Fork At Sayre...
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Selden
Lock and Dam and Oliver Lock and Dam...
.Rises continue along the Black Warrior River...and Flood Warnings
remain in effect for portions of the river.
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.
&&
ALC073-125-127-230500-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190224T1612Z/
/SAYA1.1.ER.190221T1307Z.190223T0600Z.190224T0412Z.NO/
1101 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Locust Fork At Sayre.
* until Sunday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.1 feet
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage
tomorrow late evening .
* Impact...At 25 feet...Flooding of low lying wood lands and
agricultural lands along the Locust Fork occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3371 8694 3358 8705 3345 8733 3348 8737
3362 8714 3373 8698
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-125-230500-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190225T0705Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190223T1200Z.190224T1905Z.NO/
1101 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:30 AM Friday the stage was 131.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 129 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 134.1 feet by
Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 135 feet...Numerous camphouses and some permanent
residences southwest of Tuscaloosa become cutoff.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$
ALC063-065-091-230500-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.190221T0945Z.190225T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Friday the stage was 95.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 100.5 feet by
Monday evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At 102 feet...Residential flooding begins in the area.
Numerous cabins and trailers in Hale and Greene counties become
flooded. At 98 feet...Some cabins and trailers along the river
begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$853
WGUS84 KBMX 230232
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
832 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam and Selden Lock and Dam...
.Rises continue along the Black Warrior River due to recent
heavy rainfall...and Flood Warnings remain in effect for portions of
the river.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Saturday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-231432-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190224T1012Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190222T1530Z.190223T2212Z.NO/
832 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 130.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 129.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Fall below flood stage late Saturday afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$
ALC063-065-091-231432-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.190221T0945Z.190225T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
832 PM CST Fri Feb 22 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Friday the stage was 96.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 100.0 feet by
Monday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 102.0 feet...Residential flooding begins in the area.
Numerous cabins and trailers in Hale and Greene counties become
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$171
WGUS84 KBMX 230900
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
300 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam...
.Rises continue along the Black Warrior River due to recent
heavy rainfall...and Flood Warnings remain in effect for portions of
the river.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Saturday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-232058-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190224T1536Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190222T1530Z.190224T0336Z.NO/
300 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019
...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:30 AM Saturday the stage was 130.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 129.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tonight.
* Impact...At 129.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in areas
southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$693
WGUS84 KBMX 231517
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
917 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam and Selden Lock and Dam...
.Rises continue along the Black Warrior River due to recent
heavy rainfall...and Flood Warnings remain in effect for portions of
the river.
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-240318-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190222T1530Z.190225T1800Z.NO/
917 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019
...Flood Warning extended until late Monday night...The Flood Warning
continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until late Monday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 130.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 129 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 129 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in areas
southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$
ALC063-065-091-240318-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.190221T0945Z.190226T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 AM CST Sat Feb 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Saturday the stage was 97.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 100.9 feet by
Tuesday evening then begin falling.
* Impact...At 102 feet...Residential flooding begins in the area.
Numerous cabins and trailers in Hale and Greene counties become
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$030
WGUS84 KBMX 240122
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
722 PM CST Sat Feb 23 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam...
.A flood warning remains in effect for the Black Warrior River At
Oliver Lock and Dam.
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-241322-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190222T1530Z.190225T1800Z.NO/
722 PM CST Sat Feb 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until late Monday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:30 PM Saturday the stage was 130.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 129 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 129 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in areas
southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$745
WGUS84 KBMX 241520
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
920 AM CST Sun Feb 24 2019
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam...
.Recent rainfall over the past couple of days has occurred
on the Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam...and a
flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Monday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-250319-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190227T0027Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190222T1530Z.190226T1227Z.NO/
920 AM CST Sun Feb 24 2019
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:30 AM Sunday the stage was 130.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 129 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 131.2 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon . The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 132.0 feet...Flooding of rural roads southwest of
Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$990
WGUS84 KBMX 250207
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
807 PM CST Sun Feb 24 2019
...The flood warnings continue for the Black Warrior River at Oliver
Lock and Dam and Selden Lock and Dam...
.Rainfall over the past week continues to produce rises along
portions of the Black Warrior River...and flood warnings remain
in effect for the Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam and
Seldon Lock and Dam.
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-251407-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190227T0000Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190222T1530Z.190226T1200Z.NO/
807 PM CST Sun Feb 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 130.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 129 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 131 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 132 feet...Flooding of rural roads southwest of
Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$
ALC063-065-091-251407-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.190221T0945Z.190227T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
807 PM CST Sun Feb 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Sunday the stage was 99.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 100.9 feet by
early Wednesday morning, then begin falling by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 102 feet...Residential flooding begins in the area.
Numerous cabins and trailers in Hale and Greene counties become
flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$279
WGUS84 KBMX 251450
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
850 AM CST Mon Feb 25 2019
...The flood warning is cancelled for the Locust Fork At Sayre...
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Oliver
Lock and Dam...
...The flood warning continues for the Black Warrior River At Selden
Lock and Dam...
.Rises continue along much of the Black Warrior River...but the
upper portion have crested and are beginning to fall.
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.
&&
ALC073-125-127-251520-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190226T0100Z/
/SAYA1.1.ER.190221T1307Z.190223T1330Z.190225T1022Z.NO/
850 AM CST Mon Feb 25 2019
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Locust Fork At Sayre.
* AT 8:00 AM Monday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 4:20 AM Monday.
* Flood stage is 25 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall the next few days.
* Impact...At 25 feet...Flooding of low lying wood lands and
agricultural lands along the Locust Fork occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3371 8694 3358 8705 3345 8733 3348 8737
3362 8714 3373 8698
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-125-260250-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190226T1200Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190222T1530Z.190226T0000Z.NO/
850 AM CST Mon Feb 25 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:30 AM Monday the stage was 129.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 129 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening...and then fall the next few days.
* Impact...At 129 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in areas
southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$
ALC063-065-091-260250-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.190221T0945Z.190226T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
850 AM CST Mon Feb 25 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Monday the stage was 100.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 100.8 feet by
early Wednesday afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 102 feet...Residential flooding begins in the area.
Numerous cabins and trailers in Hale and Greene counties become
flooded. At 98 feet...Some cabins and trailers along the river
begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$911
WGUS84 KBMX 260117
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
717 PM CST Mon Feb 25 2019
...The flood warning is cancelled for the Black Warrior River At
Oliver Lock and Dam...
.Levels have fallen below established flood stages along the Black
Warrior River near Oliver Lock and Dam...therefore the flood warning
has been cancelled.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
This will be the last flood statement for this event.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-125-260147-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190226T1200Z/
/TODA1.1.ER.190222T0323Z.190222T1530Z.190225T1757Z.NO/
717 PM CST Mon Feb 25 2019
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Black Warrior River At Oliver Lock and Dam.
* At 6:30 PM Monday the stage was 127.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 129.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 11:57 AM Monday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall the next few days.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 8759 3308 8756 3277 8782 3281 8789
3321 8769 3322 8759
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 7:06 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Perry | 24 min |
| Feb 20, 7:58 PM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Sumter | 5 days |
| Feb 20, 8:38 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Tallapoosa | 37 min |
| Feb 20, 9:54 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Dallas, Elmore | 3 hr |
| Feb 20, 10:24 PM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton and 18 more | 11 hr |
| Feb 20, 11:59 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Greene | 46 min |
| Feb 21, 12:48 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Sumter | 42 min |
| Feb 21, 1:15 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Sumter | 4 hr |
| Feb 21, 10:10 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Coosa, Etowah, St. Clair, Shelby and 1 more | 12 days |
| Feb 21, 10:10 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa, Elmore, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega | 21 days |
| Feb 21, 10:52 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, St. Clair | 16 days |
| Feb 21, 2:25 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Marion | 3 hr |
| Feb 21, 3:25 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lee | 35 min |
| Feb 21, 4:01 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Greene, Sumter | 29 min |
| Feb 21, 5:49 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Shelby | 26 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.