Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2019

River Flood Warning 13, NWS Mobile, AL

January 24, 2019Dallas County, Monroe County, Wilcox County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Jan 24, 2019, 10:01 AM CST for Dallas County, Monroe County, Wilcox County, Alabama. It took effect at Jan 25, 2019, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 24, 2019, 10:01 AM CST (16:01 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 25, 2019, 12:00 AM CST
Expired: Jan 28, 2019, 4:42 PM CST
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS Mobile, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Dallas County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Wilcox County, AL

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Alabama River near Miller's Ferry (MRFA1). The gauge peaked at 68.13 ft at Jan 27, 2019, 12:00 AM CST.

Action stage: 61 ft
Minor stage: 66 ft
Moderate stage: 80 ft
Major stage: 83 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02427506, 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.

673 
WGUS44 KMOB 241601
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
1001 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019



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

  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties.

.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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

ALC047-099-131-251601-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0013.190125T1330Z-190127T1245Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T1330Z.190126T1200Z.190127T0645Z.NO/
1001 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* From Friday morning until Sunday morning
* At 9 AM Thursday the stage was...62.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast 
* Flood stage is 66. feet. 
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue to rise 
  near 67.1 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* At 66 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

9 follow-up statements

808 
WGUS84 KMOB 250221
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
821 PM CST Thu Jan 24 2019
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties. 
  Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater affecting Clarke...Monroe and 
  Wilcox Counties. 

.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.

&&

ALC047-099-131-260221-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0013.190125T0600Z-190128T1030Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0600Z.190127T0000Z.190128T0430Z.NO/
821 PM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...Flood Warning extended until late Sunday night for
  the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* From after midnight tomorrow until late Sunday night.
* At 7 PM Thursday the stage was 65.2 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage after midnight and continue to rise near 
  69.8 feet by Saturday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by early
  Monday morning.
* At 66 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

ALC025-099-131-260221-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0012.190125T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLBA1.1.ER.190125T1200Z.190128T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
821 PM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...Flood Warning extended until further notice for
  the Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater
* From tomorrow morning until further notice.
* At 7 PM Thursday the stage was 40.9 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 42 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue to rise 
  near 46.8 feet by early Monday morning.
* At 42 feet...Water begins to inundate the Eureka Landing community.
* At 43 feet...Access to Eureka Landing community stops, with access cut off.
* At 49 feet...Recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8756 3184 8738 3146 8753 3114 8786
 3114 8797 3150 8766                  

$$

155 
WGUS84 KMOB 251613
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
1013 AM CST Fri Jan 25 2019
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties. 
  Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater affecting Clarke...Monroe and 
  Wilcox Counties. 

.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.

&&

ALC047-099-131-261613-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190128T1236Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0347Z.190127T0600Z.190128T0636Z.NO/
1013 AM CST Fri Jan 25 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Monday morning for
  the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* until Monday morning.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 67.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 70.6 feet by early Sunday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* At 66 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

ALC025-099-131-261613-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190130T1412Z/
/CLBA1.1.ER.190125T0810Z.190128T1200Z.190130T0812Z.NO/
1013 AM CST Fri Jan 25 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday morning for
  the Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater
* until Wednesday morning.
* At 9 AM Friday the stage was 42.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 42 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 47.3 feet by Monday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* At 49 feet...Recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8756 3184 8738 3146 8753 3114 8786
 3114 8797 3150 8766                  

$$

081 
WGUS84 KMOB 260246
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
846 PM CST Fri Jan 25 2019
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties. 
  Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater affecting Clarke...Monroe and 
  Wilcox Counties. 

.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.

&&

ALC047-099-131-270245-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190128T2026Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0347Z.190127T1200Z.190128T1426Z.NO/
846 PM CST Fri Jan 25 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon for
  the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 7 PM Friday the stage was 67.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 70.3 feet by Sunday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage on Monday morning.
* At 66 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

ALC025-099-131-270245-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190130T1545Z/
/CLBA1.1.ER.190125T0810Z.190128T1200Z.190130T0945Z.NO/
846 PM CST Fri Jan 25 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday morning for
  the Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater
* until Wednesday morning.
* At 7 PM Friday the stage was 43.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 42 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 46.8 feet by Monday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage on Wednesday morning.
* At 42 feet...Water begins to inundate the Eureka Landing community.
* At 43 feet...Access to Eureka Landing community stops, with access cut off.
* At 49 feet...Recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8756 3184 8738 3146 8753 3114 8786
 3114 8797 3150 8766                  

$$

958 
WGUS84 KMOB 261701
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
1101 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties. 
  Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater affecting Clarke...Monroe and 
  Wilcox Counties. 

.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.

&&

ALC047-099-131-271700-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190130T0613Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0347Z.190128T0600Z.190130T0013Z.NO/
1101 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019

...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood Warning continues
for
  the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 68.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 69.4 feet by early Monday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
* At 66 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

ALC025-099-131-271700-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLBA1.1.ER.190125T0810Z.190129T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CST Sat Jan 26 2019

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning continues for
  the Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater
* until further notice.
* At 10 AM Saturday the stage was 44.9 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 42 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 46.7 feet by Tuesday morning then begin
  falling.
* At 49 feet...Recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8756 3184 8738 3146 8753 3114 8786
 3114 8797 3150 8766                  

$$

024 
WGUS84 KMOB 270206
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
806 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties. 
  Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater affecting Clarke...Monroe and 
  Wilcox Counties. 

.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.

&&

ALC047-099-131-280206-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190130T0417Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0347Z.190127T0600Z.190129T2217Z.NO/
806 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening for
  the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 7 PM Saturday the stage was 68.2 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 68.2 feet after midnight. The river will 
  fall below flood stage on Tuesday afternoon.
* At 66 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

ALC025-099-131-280206-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLBA1.1.ER.190125T0810Z.190129T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
806 PM CST Sat Jan 26 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater
* until further notice.
* At 7 PM Saturday the stage was 45.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 42 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 46.5 feet by Monday evening then begin 
  slowly falling by Tuesday evening.
* At 49 feet...Recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8756 3184 8738 3146 8753 3114 8786
 3114 8797 3150 8766                  

$$

352 
WGUS84 KMOB 271529
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
929 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties. 
  Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater affecting Clarke...Monroe and 
  Wilcox Counties. 

.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.

&&

ALC047-099-131-281529-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190129T2046Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0347Z.190127T1400Z.190129T1446Z.NO/
929 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday afternoon...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8 AM Sunday the stage was 68.2 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* At 66 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

ALC025-099-131-281529-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190201T0000Z/
/CLBA1.1.ER.190125T0810Z.190128T1800Z.190131T1800Z.NO/
929 AM CST Sun Jan 27 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  the Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater
* until Thursday evening.
* At 8 AM Sunday the stage was 46 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 42 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 46.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday early afternoon.
* At 49 feet...Recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8756 3184 8738 3146 8753 3114 8786
 3114 8797 3150 8766                  

$$

623 
WGUS84 KMOB 280552
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
1152 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties. 
  Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater affecting Clarke...Monroe and 
  Wilcox Counties. 

.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.

&&

ALC047-099-131-290551-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190130T0730Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0347Z.190127T1400Z.190130T0130Z.NO/
1152 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019

...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night for
  the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 11 PM Sunday the stage was 67.7 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 67.7 feet through midnight. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Tuesday evening.
* At 66.0 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

ALC025-099-131-290551-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190201T1948Z/
/CLBA1.1.ER.190125T0810Z.190128T1800Z.190201T1348Z.NO/
1152 PM CST Sun Jan 27 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Friday afternoon for
  the Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 11 PM Sunday the stage was 46.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 42 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 46.4 feet by tomorrow afternoon. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning.
* At 49 feet...Recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8756 3184 8738 3146 8753 3114 8786
 3114 8797 3150 8766                  

$$

331 
WGUS84 KMOB 281604
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
1004 AM CST Mon Jan 28 2019
 

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties. 
  Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater affecting Clarke...Monroe and 
  Wilcox Counties. 

.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.

&&

ALC047-099-131-291200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190129T1200Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0347Z.190127T1400Z.190129T0600Z.NO/
1004 AM CST Mon Jan 28 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 9 AM Monday the stage was 66.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 66.8 feet by this afternoon. The river 
  will fall below flood stage after midnight tomorrow.
* At 66 feet...Farm and pasturelands in the area will flood and cattle should 
  be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

ALC025-099-131-291603-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-190201T0345Z/
/CLBA1.1.ER.190125T0810Z.190128T1500Z.190131T2145Z.NO/
1004 AM CST Mon Jan 28 2019

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning continues 
for
  the Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam - Tailwater
* until Thursday evening.
* At 9 AM Monday the stage was 46.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Flood stage is 42 feet.
* The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
* At 49 feet...Recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to flood.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8756 3184 8738 3146 8753 3114 8786
 3114 8797 3150 8766                  

$$

142 
WGUS84 KMOB 282242
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile, AL
442 PM CST Mon Jan 28 2019
 

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following river in Alabama...
 
  Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Dallas...Monroe and Wilcox 
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

ALC047-099-131-282312-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-190129T1200Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.190125T0347Z.190127T1400Z.190128T1630Z.NO/
442 PM CST Mon Jan 28 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
* At 4 PM Monday the stage was 65.8 feet. 
* Flood stage is 66 feet.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
 3184 8756 3215 8749                  

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 23, 6:04 PM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		86 min
Jan 23, 6:42 PM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		48 min
Jan 23, 7:07 PM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		23 min
Jan 23, 7:26 PM CST	Special Marine Warning	MOB		29 min
Jan 24, 5:21 AM CST	River Flood Warning	MOB	Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox	7 days

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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.