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River Flood Warning 101, NWS Birmingham, AL

April 20, 2020Elmore County, Macon County, Montgomery County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 20, 2020, 6:33 AM CDT for Elmore County, Macon County, Montgomery County, Alabama. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2020, 6:33 AM CDT (11:33 UTC)
Expired
Apr 21, 2020, 8:07 PM CDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Elmore County, AL, Macon County, AL, Montgomery County, AL

The radar

The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:34 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 Tallapoosa River at Milstead (MILA1).

Action stage
15 ft
Minor stage
40 ft
Moderate stage
46 ft
Major stage
53 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02419500, 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.

774 
WGUS44 KBMX 201133
FLWBMX


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL 
633 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

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

  Tallapoosa River At Milstead Affecting Elmore...Macon and 
  Montgomery Counties.

.Heavy rainfall is producing rises on the Tallapoosa River at 
Milstead a flood warning is now in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

ALC051-087-101-202332-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0101.200420T1133Z-200421T0621Z/
/MILA1.1.ER.200420T1058Z.200420T1200Z.200420T1821Z.NO/
633 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Tallapoosa River At Milstead.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:30 AM Monday The stage Was 39.0 feet. 
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early this morning and 
  continue to rise to near 42.1 feet by this morning. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by this afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 3247 8584 3243 8588 3239 8609 3244 8609
          3246 8591 3248 8587         

$$
6 follow-up statements
610 
WGUS84 KBMX 201423
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
923 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Tallapoosa River At 
Wadley...Milstead...and the Tallapoosa Water Plant...

.Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours continues to produce rises 
along the Tallapoosa River...and flood warnings remain in effect 
along the river.

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.

&&

ALC017-051-087-111-123-210224-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0096.200420T1419Z-200422T0300Z/
/WDLA1.1.ER.200420T1235Z.200421T0000Z.200421T1500Z.NO/
923 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At Wadley.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:00 AM Monday the stage was 13.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.4 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage late Tuesday 
  morning .
* Impact...At 18 feet...Flooding of low lying farm and bottom lands 
  increases and cattle and farm equipment should be moved to higher 
  ground. At 13 feet...Flooding of pasture lands in the area occurs
  and cattle and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground if 
  higher stages are forecast.

&&

LAT...LON 3321 8557 3308 8554 3302 8555 3303 8560
          3308 8558 3321 8561         

$$

ALC051-087-101-210224-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-200421T1213Z/
/MILA1.1.ER.200420T1133Z.200420T1800Z.200421T0013Z.NO/
923 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At Milstead.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:30 AM Monday the stage was 41.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 40 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 42.1 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage later this
  evening.
* Impact...At 40 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture lands in the 
  area occurs. 

&&

LAT...LON 3247 8584 3243 8588 3239 8609 3244 8609
          3246 8591 3248 8587         

$$

ALC051-101-210224-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-200423T0649Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.200420T1454Z.200421T0600Z.200422T1849Z.NO/
923 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Wednesday night...
he Flood Warning continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* until late Wednesday night...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:00 AM Monday the stage was 23.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 31.5 feet by after midnight tonight. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 32 feet...Some residences along Lower Wetumpka Road...
  Brooks Road and Anderson Road beome threatened. At higher stages 
  evacuations may become necessary at Red Eagle Honor Farm. At 25
  feet...Lower Wetumpka Road starts to flood.  Extensive flooding of
  low lands occurs and livestock and farm equipment should be moved 
  to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
          3244 8616 3244 8609         

$$
540 
WGUS84 KBMX 201848
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
148 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Tallapoosa River At Wadley...
Milstead...and the Tallapoosa Water Plant...

.Rises continue along the Tallapoosa River following recent heavy 
rainfall...and flood warnings remain in effect along the river.

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.

&&

ALC017-111-123-210647-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0096.000000T0000Z-200421T0836Z/
/WDLA1.1.ER.200420T1235Z.200420T1500Z.200420T2036Z.NO/
148 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At Wadley.
* until late tonight...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  1:00 PM Monday the stage was 13.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 13 feet. 
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall to 
  below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 13 feet...Flooding of pasture lands in the area occurs
  and cattle and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground if 
  higher stages are forecast.

&&

LAT...LON 3321 8557 3308 8554 3302 8555 3303 8560
          3308 8558 3321 8561         

$$

ALC051-087-101-210647-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-200421T1327Z/
/MILA1.1.ER.200420T1133Z.200420T1830Z.200421T0127Z.NO/
148 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At Milstead.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  1:30 PM Monday the stage was 43.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 40 feet. 
* Forecast...The river was near crest and will begin to fall 
  this afternoon and drop below flood stage by early tonight.
* Impact...At 40 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture lands in the 
  area occurs. 

&&

LAT...LON 3247 8584 3243 8588 3239 8609 3244 8609
          3246 8591 3248 8587         

$$

ALC051-101-210647-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-200423T2024Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.200420T1454Z.200421T0600Z.200423T0824Z.NO/
148 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  1:00 PM Monday the stage was 26.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.7 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will then show a general fall the
  next few days and drop below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 32 feet...Some residences along Lower Wetumpka Road...
  Brooks Road and Anderson Road beome threatened. At higher stages 
  evacuations may become necessary at Red Eagle Honor Farm. At 25
  feet...Lower Wetumpka Road starts to flood. Extensive flooding of 
  low lands occurs and livestock and farm equipment should be moved 
  to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
          3244 8616 3244 8609         

$$
282 
WGUS84 KBMX 210044
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
744 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020


...The flood warning is cancelled for the Tallapoosa River At 
Wadley...
...The flood warning continues for the Tallapoosa River At 
Milstead and the Tallapoos Water Plant...

.Levels have fallen below flood stage at the Tallapoosa River at 
Wadley and the warning has been cancelled. The flood warning remains 
in effect for the Tallapoosa River at Milstead where the river is 
cresting, and at the Tallapoosa Water Plant where levels continue to 
rise.

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.

&&

ALC017-111-123-210114-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0096.000000T0000Z-200421T0836Z/
/WDLA1.1.ER.200420T1235Z.200420T1500Z.200420T1945Z.NO/
744 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Tallapoosa River At Wadley.
* AT  7:00 PM Monday the stage was 12.7 feet. 
* Fell below flood stage at  2:45 PM Monday.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.1 feet by 
  Wednesday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3321 8557 3308 8554 3302 8555 3303 8560
          3308 8558 3321 8561         

$$

ALC051-087-101-211243-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-200421T1636Z/
/MILA1.1.ER.200420T1133Z.200420T2130Z.200421T0436Z.NO/
744 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At Milstead.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:30 PM Monday the stage was 43.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late tonight.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture lands in the 
  area occurs. 

&&

LAT...LON 3247 8584 3243 8588 3239 8609 3244 8609
          3246 8591 3248 8587         

$$

ALC051-101-211243-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-200424T0123Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.200420T1454Z.200421T1200Z.200423T1323Z.NO/
744 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* until Thursday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 PM Monday the stage was 28.7 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 31.2 feet by 
  tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet...Some residences along Lower Wetumpka Road...
  Brooks Road and Anderson Road beome threatened. 
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Lower Wetumpka Road starts to flood. 
  Extensive flooding of low lands occurs and livestock and farm 
  equipment should be moved to higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
          3244 8616 3244 8609         

$$
432 
WGUS84 KBMX 211154
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
654 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Tallapoosa River At 
Milstead...

.Levels are falling along the Tallapoosa River at Milstead...but a 
flood warning remains in effect there.

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.

&&

ALC051-087-101-212353-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-200422T0600Z/
/MILA1.1.ER.200420T1133Z.200420T2130Z.200421T1800Z.NO/
654 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At Milstead.
* until late tonight...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  6:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 41.6 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 40 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood 
  stage by this afternoon.
* Impact...At 40 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture lands in the 
  area occurs. 

&&

LAT...LON 3247 8584 3243 8588 3239 8609 3244 8609
          3246 8591 3248 8587         

$$
164 
WGUS84 KBMX 211314
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
814 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Tallapoosa River At 
Milstead...

.Levels and now falling at Milstead...and this trend will continue 
the next few days.

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.

&&

ALC051-087-101-220114-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-200422T0656Z/
/MILA1.1.ER.200420T1133Z.200420T2130Z.200421T1856Z.NO/
814 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Tallapoosa River At Milstead.
* until late tonight...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 41.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 40 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon...and then continue to drop the next few days.
* Impact...At 40 feet...Extensive flooding of pasture lands in the 
  area occurs. 

&&

LAT...LON 3247 8584 3243 8588 3239 8609 3244 8609
          3246 8591 3248 8587         

$$
005 
WGUS84 KBMX 220107
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
807 PM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020


...The flood warning is cancelled for the Tallapoosa River At 
Milstead...

.Levels and now falling at Milstead...and this trend will continue 
the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

This will be the final statement for the Tallapoosa River at 
Milstead.

&&

ALC051-087-101-220137-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0101.000000T0000Z-200422T0656Z/
/MILA1.1.ER.200420T1133Z.200420T2130Z.200421T2042Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Tallapoosa River At Milstead.
* AT  7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 38.5 feet. 
* Fell below flood stage at  3:42 PM Tuesday.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 24.2 feet by Thursday
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3247 8584 3243 8588 3239 8609 3244 8609
          3246 8591 3248 8587         

$$

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 Apr 20, 4:07 AM CDT, 2 hours 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 20, 4:07 AM CDT, 2 hours 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
407 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

.SHORT TERM...
/Updated at 0400 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020/

Through Tuesday night.

The main push of the stronger storms have exited to the east and
now we will see the main upper level feature work through. The
biggest part of the upper low with the light rain will be east of
the region. May start out cloudy for a good portion of the region,
but by lunchtime the sun should return and temperatures will begin
to warm up. Look for highs in the 60s and 70s. Even though we will
see some sun in the afternoon across the south, there will still
be quite a high amount of soil moisture in place across the south,
where 4 to 8 inches of rain occurred. With this in mind and very
close dewpoint depressions went ahead and added in fog for the
southern half of the area. Could potentially even see some patchy
river fog in the north as well, but highest confidence is in the
south. Lows will be in the upper 40s to low 50s south.

As we work into Tuesday, sunny skies will prevail as high pressure
builds into place behind a dry front that will work through the
area during the afternoon. Look for highs generally in the 70s
with a few location in the far south near 80. We will begin to see
a few clouds develop in the far sw overnight, but should have
little impact to the region. Look for lows to drop into the low to
mid 40s north to low 50s south.

16

.LONG TERM...
/Updated at 0400 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020/

Wednesday through Sunday.

The next system of note will work through the Mississippi River
Valley on Wednesday with a surface low still back in the Southern
Plains. Even though the models were in better agreement on Sunday
with the timing and possibility for severe weather, the latest
runs actually increase the differences in regards to timing and
strength. The overall pattern will bring the main storms in late
Wednesday night (likely between 2 and 4 am) and then push south
and east through the morning. Most of the activity should be done
by 10 to 11 am in the southeast. Taking a look at some of the
specifics of the threat it appears that we may once again be
shunted from the best dynamics. Most of the instability is
elevated once again across the north and into the southern areas.
Based on the current model runs the activity in the south would
start out elevated and then possibly become surface based. With
that said though this is all based on the global models and the
high res models will come in a little later and hopefully paint a
clearer picture. For now we are going to go marginal for the area,
with all modes of severe weather possible. Also there could
potentially be quite a bit of heavy rainfall across central
sections of the area, so flooding may once again be an issue with
the heavier thunderstorms.

Another little system will move through the north of Friday night
into Saturday with yet another storm system expected on Sunday
into Sunday night. We could potentially be dealing with strong to
severe storms with that system as well, but will remain focused on
this next event and keep an eye on this one as global models try
to get a better handle on it.

16

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF Discussion.

The general forecast trend continues with the 06z issuance of the
terminal forecast. Did lower the mention of thunder to mostly
showers. Rather chaotic skies over Central Alabama with VFR to IFR
across the area. The general trend will be for all locations to
drop into IFR within the next few hours with generally light rain
showers. The upper trough moves over the region and the clouds
will eventually start improving through the morning hours and by
16-19z, all locations will be VFR. Winds will be somewhat variable
did to the boundaries from convection, but winds will swing to the
southwest and west at 5-10kts. Just before sunrise, winds will
become northwest around 10kts and then north around 10 kts by
afternoon. There may be a few gusts into the 20kts range where the
gradient remains the highest south.

75

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Dry conditions return today and remain through Wednesday. We do have
a high probability of dense fog in the south overnight tonight into
Tuesday morning. The next storm system will work into the region
Wednesday night into Thursday. Additional heavy rains will be
possible with this system. should return for Monday afternoon with
RH values well above critical thresholds with very wet ground
conditions.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     71  47  74  44  71 /  20   0   0   0   0
Anniston    72  49  75  46  72 /  20   0   0   0   0
Birmingham  73  51  76  49  72 /  10   0   0   0  10
Tuscaloosa  74  51  78  49  74 /   0   0   0   0  10
Calera      72  50  76  48  73 /  10   0   0   0   0
Auburn      73  51  75  49  74 /  10   0   0   0   0
Montgomery  75  51  79  52  77 /   0   0   0   0   0
Troy        76  54  79  54  79 /  10   0   0   0   0

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/...
None.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 20, 4:56 AM CDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
456 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

ALZ011>015-017>050-211300-
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-
456 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight.

Minor river flooding will begin across the southern half of Central
Alabama. Please see flood statements for specific details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Minor river flooding will continue through the week. Moderate
flooding is possible along portions of the Tombigbee River basin by
Tuesday. Please see flood statements for specific details.

There is a threat of severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes,
across all of Central Alabama overnight Wednesday night into
Thursday morning. Right now the most likely timing will be from
3 AM to 11 AM. Heavy rain and localized flash flooding will also be
likely with the system. Stay tuned for changes over the next 48
hours.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed
early on Thursday. Please follow all local, state, and CDC
guidelines in regards to travel.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 20, 12:38 AM CDT, 5 hours 55 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
1238 AM CDT MON APR 20 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1132 PM     TSTM WND DMG     5 ESE BLUE SPRINGS      31.63N 85.42W
04/19/2020                   BARBOUR            AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES DOWN ON HWY 10 AT DALE CR 105.

&&

TG
Local storm report, Apr 20, 12:45 AM CDT, 5 hours 48 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
1245 AM CDT MON APR 20 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1000 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 NNE SMITHS STATION    32.58N 85.08W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            LEE RD 318 IMPASSABLE NEAR LEE RD 878.

&&

TG
Local storm report, Apr 20, 12:48 AM CDT, 5 hours 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
1248 AM CDT MON APR 20 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1000 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 ENE BEAUREGARD        32.56N 85.32W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            LEE RD 146 IMPASSABLE NEAR LEE COUNTY LAKE.

&&

TG
Local storm report, Apr 20, 12:53 AM CDT, 5 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
1253 AM CDT MON APR 20 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1155 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 N EUFAULA             31.90N 85.15W
04/19/2020                   BARBOUR            AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON BULLOCH
            CIRCLE.

1150 PM     TSTM WND DMG     4 ENE RICHARDS CROSSROA 31.76N 85.21W
04/19/2020                   BARBOUR            AL   BROADCAST MEDIA

            NUMEROUS TRESS DOWN ALONG HWY 431 IN THE
            SOUTHERN PART OF THE COUNTY.

1140 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 NE TEXASVILLE         31.73N 85.40W
04/19/2020                   BARBOUR            AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES DOWN BLOCKING HWY 131 BETWEEN BUD GARY
            RD AND CR 53.

1140 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 E BLUE SPRINGS        31.66N 85.46W
04/19/2020                   BARBOUR            AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE 3300 BLOCK OF CR
            53.

1132 PM     TSTM WND DMG     5 ESE BLUE SPRINGS      31.63N 85.42W
04/19/2020                   BARBOUR            AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES DOWN ON HWY 10 AT DALE CR 105.

1127 PM     TSTM WND DMG     CLIO                    31.71N 85.61W
04/19/2020                   BARBOUR            AL   PUBLIC

            TREES DOWN IN THE AREA WITH SOME ROADS
            BLOCKED.

1125 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 WNW CLIO              31.71N 85.62W
04/19/2020                   BARBOUR            AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREE ON HOUSE IN THE 700 BLOCK OF BRUNDIDGE
            ST. EVERYONE IS OUT AND SAFE.

1115 PM     TSTM WND DMG     BRUNDIDGE               31.72N 85.82W
04/19/2020                   PIKE               AL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            NUMEROUS TREES & POWER LINES DOWN IN THE
            AREA. ROOF TORN OFF 1 MOBILE HOME.

1105 PM     TSTM WND DMG     TROY                    31.81N 85.97W
04/19/2020                   PIKE               AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            ROOF BLOWN OFF 1 BUILDING AND FEW TREES DOWN
            IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA.

1105 PM     TSTM WND DMG     TROY UNIVERSITY         31.80N 85.96W
04/19/2020                   PIKE               AL   PUBLIC

            TREES DOWN ON TROY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.

1102 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SPRINGHILL              31.69N 85.96W
04/19/2020                   PIKE               AL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            NUMEROUS TREES & POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE
            AREA.

1055 PM     TSTM WND DMG     GOSHEN                  31.72N 86.12W
04/19/2020                   PIKE               AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE AREA WITH SOME
            ROADS BLOCKED.

1000 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 W SALEM               32.59N 85.28W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            BRIDGE ON THE DIRT PORTION OF LEE RD 148 IS
            IMPASSABLE. #ALWX.

1000 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 NNE BEANS MILL        32.73N 85.25W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            700 BLOCK OF LEE RD 270 IMPASSABLE.

1000 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 NNE SMITHS STATION    32.58N 85.08W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            LEE RD 318 IMPASSABLE NEAR LEE RD 878.

1000 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 ENE BEAUREGARD        32.56N 85.32W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            LEE RD 146 IMPASSABLE NEAR LEE COUNTY LAKE.

0900 PM     FLOOD            3 S OPELIKA             32.61N 85.37W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            HWY 51 IMPASSABLE DUE TO FLOODING.

0900 PM     FLOOD            2 ENE SMITHS STATION    32.56N 85.06W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   PUBLIC

            WATER COVERING ROAD ON LEE ROAD 318.

0700 PM     FLOOD            AUBURN                  32.61N 85.47W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   PUBLIC

            FLOODING ACROSS E GLENN AVENUE NEAR 160 ROSS
            APARTMENTS. ROAD IMPASSABLE.

0623 PM     FLASH FLOOD      4 SSE OPELIKA           32.60N 85.34W
04/19/2020                   LEE                AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            WATER ACROSS ROAD ON 621 NEAR HWY 169 IN
            BEAUREGARD.

0550 PM     FLASH FLOOD      CARROLLTON              33.26N 88.10W
04/19/2020                   PICKENS            AL   PUBLIC

            WATER FLOWING ACROSS SANDERS STREET BEHIND
            THE PICKENS CO. JAIL.

0518 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 NE YORK               32.51N 88.28W
04/19/2020                   SUMTER             AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES DOWN ACROSS HWY 11 JUST EAST OF YORK.
            TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

0518 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 N I-20 WELCOME CENTER 32.49N 88.39W
04/19/2020                   SUMTER             AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG
            REPORT FROM 3 N I-20 WELCOME CENTER CUBA.
            TREE DOWN ON CR 27 NEAR CR 2 IN MORNINGSTAR
            COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

0500 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 NE UNIVERSITY OF ALAB 33.23N 87.53W
04/19/2020                   TUSCALOOSA         AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            FLOODING ON RICE MINE RD NEAR CHURCH OF THE
            HIGHLANDS. ROAD IMPASSABLE.

0500 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 W HOLT                33.23N 87.51W
04/19/2020                   TUSCALOOSA         AL   PUBLIC

            KICKER RD IMPASSABLE DUE TO FLOODING.

0400 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 SE CLANTON            32.82N 86.59W
04/19/2020                   CHILTON            AL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            POPLAR SPRINGS RD IMPASSABLE. FLOODING
            CAUSING ROAD TO WASH OUT.

1250 PM     FLASH FLOOD      CLANTON                 32.83N 86.63W
04/19/2020                   CHILTON            AL   PUBLIC

            FLASH FLOODING ALONG POLEY BRIDGE CREEK NEAR
            CLANTON CITY PARK.

1120 AM     FLASH FLOOD      1 NNW HANOVER           33.02N 86.21W
04/19/2020                   COOSA              AL   PUBLIC

            FLASH FLOODING REPORTED ALONG CHIPCO CREEK
            NEAR HANOVER.

0959 AM     FLASH FLOOD      1 SW CLANTON            32.83N 86.63W
04/19/2020                   CHILTON            AL   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            PORTION OF ENTERPRISE RD IS WASHING AWAY.

0844 AM     FLASH FLOOD      2 SE WAXAHATCHEE AT LAY 33.04N 86.55W
04/19/2020                   SHELBY             AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF WATER COVERING ROADWAYS
            NEAR WILDWOOD SHORES.

0742 AM     TSTM WND DMG     LAFAYETTE               32.90N 85.40W
04/19/2020                   CHAMBERS           AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES
            DOWN.

0741 AM     FLASH FLOOD      ALEXANDER CITY          32.94N 85.95W
04/19/2020                   TALLAPOOSA         AL   PUBLIC

            SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF WATER COMING INTO A
            HOME IN ALEXANDER CITY.

0720 AM     TSTM WND DMG     DADEVILLE               32.84N 85.76W
04/19/2020                   TALLAPOOSA         AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            *** 1 INJ ***
            CORRECTS TIME ON PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG
            REPORT FROM DADEVILLE. WIDESPREAD WIND
            DAMAGE IN DADEVILLE. AT LEAST ONE REPORTED
            MINOR INJURY.

0710 AM     TSTM WND DMG     JACKSONS' GAP           32.88N 85.82W
04/19/2020                   TALLAPOOSA         AL   PUBLIC

            TREES DOWN IN JACKSONS GAP.

0706 AM     HAIL             ALEXANDER CITY          32.94N 85.95W
04/19/2020  E1.00 INCH       TALLAPOOSA         AL   PUBLIC

            QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED. POWER OUTAGES
            WITH POSSIBLE TREE LIMBS DOWN.

0706 AM     HAIL             ALEXANDER CITY          32.94N 85.95W
04/19/2020  E1.75 INCH       TALLAPOOSA         AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN ALEX CITY.

0705 AM     TSTM WND GST     RUSSELL FIELD AIRPORT   32.91N 85.96W
04/19/2020  E56 MPH          TALLAPOOSA         AL   AWOS

            KALX AWOS REPORTS PEAK WIND GUST OF 49 KNOTS
            OR 56 MPH.

0705 AM     TSTM WND DMG     WIND CREEK STATE PARK   32.86N 85.94W
04/19/2020                   TALLAPOOSA         AL   BROADCAST MEDIA

            NUMEROUS REPORTS TREES DOWN & WIND DAMAGE IN
            WIND CREEK STATE PARK. MANY RVS AND CAMPERS
            WERE DESTROYED, MOSTLY FROM FALLEN TREES.

0702 AM     TSTM WND DMG     KELLYTON                32.98N 86.04W
04/19/2020                   COOSA              AL   BROADCAST MEDIA

            WIDESPREAD, RATHER SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE
            AND LARGE HAIL REPORTED IN KELLYTON.

0702 AM     TSTM WND DMG     ALEXANDER CITY          32.94N 85.95W
04/19/2020                   TALLAPOOSA         AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            REPORTS OF WIDESPREAD TREES DOWN, POWER
            LINES DOWN AND FIRST RESPONDERS RESPONDING
            TO ENTRAPMENTS. TIME AND LOCATION
            APPROXIMATE.

0700 AM     HAIL             2 S GOODWATER           33.03N 86.05W
04/19/2020  E1.00 INCH       COOSA              AL   PUBLIC

            SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF LARGE HAIL
            ACCUMULATION SOUTH OF GOODWATER.

0654 AM     TSTM WND DMG     HISSOP                  32.89N 86.15W
04/19/2020                   COOSA              AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            CORRECTS TIME ON PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG
            REPORT FROM HISSOP. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF
            TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. REPORTS OF CARS
            TOPPLED. PHONE SERVICE VERY SPOTTY WITH
            LIMITED CELLULAR PHONE COVERAGE.

0652 AM     TSTM WND DMG     HANOVER                 33.00N 86.20W
04/19/2020                   COOSA              AL   PUBLIC

            WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OF A MANUFACTURED HOME.
            SEA CAMPER SITTING ON GROUND MOVED SIDEWAYS.
            A PIECE OF FARM EQUIPMENT OVERTURNED. HAIL
            AT LEAST DIME SIZED REPORTED.

0649 AM     TSTM WND DMG     ROCKFORD                32.89N 86.22W
04/19/2020                   COOSA              AL   BROADCAST MEDIA

            WIDEPREAD WIND DAMAGE ACROSS COOSA COUNTY.
            NUMEROUS TREES DOWN TO THE TALLAPOOSA COUNTY
            LINE. TIME AND LOCATION APPROXIMATE.

0649 AM     TSTM WND DMG     HANOVER                 33.00N 86.20W
04/19/2020                   COOSA              AL   PUBLIC

            ANDREWS CHAPEL IN THE HANOVER COMMUNITY HAD
            SIDING RIPPED OFF AND WINDOWS BLOWN OUT BY
            WIND-DRIVEN HAIL. NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE
            AREA.

0645 AM     TSTM WND DMG     1 N WEOGUFKA            33.03N 86.32W
04/19/2020                   COOSA              AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS PORTIONS OF COOSA
            COUNTY. REPORTS OF ENTRAPMENTS IN SOME
            STRUCTURES. MULTIPLE ROADS BLOCKED BY FALLEN
            TREES. TIME AND LOCATION APPROXIMATE.

0630 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 SSE WAXAHATCHEE AT LA 33.03N 86.56W
04/19/2020                   SHELBY             AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            NUMEROUS TREES DOWN BLOCKING CR47 AND DUCK
            COVE ROAD IN FAR SOUTHEAST SHELBY COUNTY.

0627 AM     TSTM WND DMG     GAP OF THE MOUNTAIN     32.91N 86.61W
04/19/2020                   CHILTON            AL   BROADCAST MEDIA

            NUMEROUS TREES DOWN, MANY ON HOMES.

0625 AM     TSTM WND DMG     3 NE THORSBY            32.94N 86.68W
04/19/2020                   CHILTON            AL   BROADCAST MEDIA

            PORTIONS OF THE ROOF WERE BLOWN OFF OF
            COLLINS CHAPEL FIRE STATION.

0620 AM     TSTM WND DMG     JEMISON                 32.96N 86.74W
04/19/2020                   CHILTON            AL   BROADCAST MEDIA

            NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN JEMISON.

0618 AM     TSTM WND DMG     THORSBY                 32.92N 86.71W
04/19/2020                   CHILTON            AL   911 CALL CENTER

            MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN THE
            THORSBY AREA. A FEW REPORTS OF ROADS BLOCKED
            BY FALLING TREES. A FEW REPORTS OF TREES
            FALLEN ONTO VEHICLES. A FEW TREES FELL ON
            SOME STRUCTURES. REPORTS OF SOME POWER LINES
            DOWN.

0530 AM     TSTM WND DMG     LAKE VIEW               33.28N 87.13W
04/19/2020                   TUSCALOOSA         AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES ON PHYLLIS DR IN
            LAKE VIEW. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 20, 6:19 AM CDT, 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
619 AM CDT MON APR 20 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0810 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 N MAYLENE             33.23N 86.86W
04/19/2020                   SHELBY             AL   NWS EMPLOYEE

            LARGE TREE DOWN.

&&

JH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 19, 7:03 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningBMXAutauga, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Tallapoosa3 hr
Apr 19, 7:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXMontgomery42 min
Apr 19, 7:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXLowndes31 min
Apr 19, 7:38 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatBMXLee3 hr
Apr 19, 7:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXBullock41 min
Apr 19, 8:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXRussell43 min
Apr 19, 8:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXPike35 min
Apr 19, 8:16 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningBMXChambers, Elmore, Macon, Randolph, Tallapoosa3 days
Apr 19, 8:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXRussell45 min
Apr 19, 8:42 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningBMXAutauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery4 days
Apr 19, 8:42 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningBMXAutauga, Dallas, Lowndes72 hr
Apr 19, 8:42 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningBMXDallas5 days
Apr 19, 9:19 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter, Tuscaloosa3 days
Apr 19, 10:32 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningBMXLee3 hr
Apr 19, 10:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXPike51 min
Apr 19, 10:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXPike48 min
Apr 19, 10:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXCalhoun, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore and 4 more3 hr
Apr 19, 10:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXBarbour47 min
Apr 19, 10:59 PM CDTTornado WarningBMXBarbour, Pike46 min
Apr 19, 11:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXBarbour, Bullock, Pike43 min
Apr 19, 11:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXBarbour, Bullock47 min

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