Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2020
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Jan 1, 2020, 7:58 AM CST for 4 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Jan 3, 2020, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 19 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 1, 2020, 7:58 AM CST (13:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 3, 2020, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2020, 7:58 AM CST
- In force
- 19 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
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 128 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:01 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 Tombigbee River at Gainesville Lock and Dam (GNSA1). The gauge peaked at 109.38 ft at Jan 16, 2020, 1:00 PM CST.
- Action stage
- 101 ft
- Minor stage
- 101 ft
- Moderate stage
- 110 ft
- Major stage
- 118 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02447026, 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.
857
WGUS44 KBMX 011358
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
758 AM CST Wed Jan 1 2020
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam Affecting Greene...
Hale...Marengo and Sumter Counties.
.Heavy rainfall is expected to fall over the next 48 hours...
and a flood warning is now in effect. The river levels are based
on forecasted rainfall totals and river levels may change
depending on actual rainfall amounts..
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-020158-
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/GNSA1.1.ER.200104T0503Z.200105T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
758 AM CST Wed Jan 1 2020
The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a
* Flood Warning for the Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* from Friday evening until further notice...or until the Warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:45 AM Wednesday The stage Was 84.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 101 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday night and continue to
rise to near 104 feet by Sunday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$12 follow-up statements
690
WGUS84 KBMX 020143
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
743 PM CST Wed Jan 1 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock
and Dam...
.Heavy rainfall is expected over the next 24 to 48 hours and a flood warning is now in effect.
River levels are based on forecasted rainfall totals and river levels may change depending on
actual rainfall amounts...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Thursday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-021342-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0001.200103T0810Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0810Z.200105T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
743 PM CST Wed Jan 1 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* from late Thursday night until further notice...or until the
warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 112.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Friday morning and
continue to rise to near 130.8 feet by Saturday evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-021342-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.200104T0133Z-000000T0000Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200104T0133Z.200106T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
743 PM CST Wed Jan 1 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* from Friday evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 84.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday evening and continue to
rise to near 107.4 feet late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 109.0 feet...Flooding of some camps and cabins...as well
as widespread flooding of low-lying woods and agricultural lands...
occurs, especially ustream of the lock and dam.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-021342-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0006.200104T1451Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T1451Z.200107T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
743 PM CST Wed Jan 1 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* from Saturday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 54.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue
to rise to near 76.0 feet by Monday evening. Additional rises are
possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 77.0 feet...Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers
near the river can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$650
WGUS84 KBMX 021424
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
824 AM CST Thu Jan 2 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock
and Dam...Gainesville Lock and Dam...and Demopolis Lock and Dam
.Heavy rainfall of three to four inches is forecast during the
next 48 hours across much of the Tombigbee River basin...and a flood
warning remains in effect along the Tombigbee.
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-030223-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0001.200103T0756Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0756Z.200105T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
824 AM CST Thu Jan 2 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 AM Thursday the stage was 112.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 122 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage around midnight tonight and
continue to rise to near 130.6 feet by early Sunday morning. The
river will then begin to fall by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 128 feet...Cattle in the area should be moved to
higher ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river
can be expected...as well as pasturelands along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-030223-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.200104T0054Z-000000T0000Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200104T0054Z.200106T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
824 AM CST Thu Jan 2 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* from Friday evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 83.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 101 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday evening and continue
to rise to near 107.3 feet by Monday morning. The river will then
begin to fall by Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 109 feet...Flooding of some camps and cabins...as well
as widespread flooding of low-lying woods and agricultural lands...
occurs, especially ustream of the lock and dam. At 101 feet...
flooding of low lying agricultural and wooded lands in the area
occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-030223-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0006.200104T1450Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T1450Z.200107T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
824 AM CST Thu Jan 2 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* from Saturday morning until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Thursday the stage was 53.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 68 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue
to rise to near 76.4 feet by Tuesday morning. Additional rises are
possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 77 feet...Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers
near the river can be expected. Widespread flooding of lowlands
and some cabins and camps along the river will occur.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$539
WGUS84 KBMX 030205
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
805 PM CST Thu Jan 2 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock
and Dam...Gainesville Lock and Dam...and Demopolis Lock and Dam
.Heavy rainfall has occurred over the past 24 hours along the Tombigbee
River basin with additional rainfall expected.. A flood warning remains
in effect along the Tombigbee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Friday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-031405-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0001.200103T1057Z-200108T0112Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T1057Z.200105T0000Z.200107T1312Z.NO/
805 PM CST Thu Jan 2 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* from late tonight to Tuesday evening...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 117.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue
to rise to near 129.6 feet by Saturday evening. The river will fall
below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 128.0 feet...Cattle in the area should be moved to
higher ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river
can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-031405-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.200103T2254Z-000000T0000Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2254Z.200106T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 PM CST Thu Jan 2 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 91.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and
continue to rise to near 106.1 feet by early Monday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-031404-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0006.200104T0900Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T0900Z.200107T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 PM CST Thu Jan 2 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* from late Friday night until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Thursday the stage was 56.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning and
continue to rise to near 76.4 feet by early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 77.0 feet...Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers
near the river can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$049
WGUS84 KBMX 031540
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
940 AM CST Fri Jan 3 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock
and Dam...Gainesville Lock and Dam...and Demopolis Lock and Dam...
.Rises continue along the Tombigbee River following the heavy rain
of Wednesday night and Thursday...and a flood warning remains 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 Saturday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-040340-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200108T0224Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0747Z.200104T1800Z.200107T1424Z.NO/
940 AM CST Fri Jan 3 2020
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Friday the stage was 125.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 122 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 129.9 feet by
Saturday afternoon . The river will then begin to fall below
and drop below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 128 feet...Cattle in the area should be moved to
higher ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river
can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-040340-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.200103T2200Z-200108T1612Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2200Z.200105T1800Z.200108T0412Z.NO/
940 AM CST Fri Jan 3 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* from this afternoon to Wednesday morning...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:15 AM Friday the stage was 98.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 101 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 105.9 feet by Sunday afternoon. The
river will fall then begin to fall and drop below flood stage by
Tuesday night.
* Impact...At 109 feet...Flooding of some camps and cabins...as well
as widespread flooding of low-lying woods and agricultural lands...
occurs, especially ustream of the lock and dam. At 101
feet...Flooding of low lying agricultural and wooded lands in the
area occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-040340-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0006.200104T0828Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T0828Z.200107T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 AM CST Fri Jan 3 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:15 AM Friday the stage was 62.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 68 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and
continue to rise to near 76 feet by Tuesday morning. The river
will then begin to fall.
* Impact...At 77 feet...Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers
near the river can be expected. Widespread flooding of lowlands
in the area can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$255
WGUS84 KBMX 040133
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
733 PM CST Fri Jan 3 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Gainesville
Lock and Dam...Bevill Lock and Dam...and Demopolis Lock and Dam
.Heavy rainfall has occurred over the past 36 hours along the
Tombigbee River basin. A flood warning remains in effect along the
Tombigbee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Saturday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-041332-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200108T0224Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0747Z.200104T1200Z.200107T1424Z.NO/
733 PM CST Fri Jan 3 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Friday the stage was 128.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 130.0 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 128.0 feet...Cattle in the area should be moved to
higher ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river
can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-041332-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T1200Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2057Z.200105T1200Z.200108T0000Z.NO/
733 PM CST Fri Jan 3 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Friday the stage was 102.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 106.6 feet by
Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 101.0 feet...Flooding of low lying agricultural and
wooded lands in the area occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-041332-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0006.200104T0455Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T0455Z.200107T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
733 PM CST Fri Jan 3 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Friday the stage was 66.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 76.5 feet by early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 77.0 feet...Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers
near the river can be expected.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet...Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs and
cattle should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$074
WGUS84 KBMX 041419
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
819 AM CST Sat Jan 4 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Gainesville
Lock and Dam...
.Heavy rainfall of over the past few days is producing rises on the
Tombigbee River at Gainesville Lock and Dam 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 Sunday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-050218-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T1338Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2057Z.200105T1200Z.200108T0138Z.NO/
819 AM CST Sat Jan 4 2020
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* until Wednesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Saturday the stage was 105.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 101 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 106.9 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$772
WGUS84 KBMX 050051
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
651 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock
and Dam...Gainesville Lock and Dam...and Demopolis Lock and Dam...
.The Tombigbee River has crested at Bevill Lock and Dam and
Gainesville Lock and Dam and will continue to fall. The Tombigbee
River continues to rise at Demopolis Lock and Dam and will crest
just under moderate flood stage on Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Sunday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-051251-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200107T1648Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0747Z.200104T1600Z.200107T0448Z.NO/
651 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 PM Saturday the stage was 129.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Monday night.
* Impact...At 128.0 feet...Cattle in the area should be moved to
higher ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river
can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-051251-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T1048Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2057Z.200105T0030Z.200107T2248Z.NO/
651 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:30 PM Saturday the stage was 107.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 101.0 feet...Flooding of low lying agricultural and
wooded lands in the area occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-051251-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T0515Z.200107T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
651 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Saturday the stage was 72.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 76.7 feet by
early Tuesday afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 77.0 feet...Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers
near the river can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$709
WGUS84 KBMX 051403
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
803 AM CST Sun Jan 5 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock
and Dam...Gainesville Lock and Dam...and Demopolis Lock and Dam...
.Water levels remain in flood stage but continue to fall on the Tombigbee
River at Bevill Lock and Dam and at Gainesville Lock and Dam... The Tombigbee
River continues to rise at Demopolis Lock and Dam and will crest just below
moderate flood stage on Tuesday.
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-060202-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200107T1048Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0747Z.200104T1600Z.200106T2248Z.NO/
803 AM CST Sun Jan 5 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* until late Monday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 AM Sunday the stage was 127.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 122 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow afternoon .
* Impact...At 122 feet...Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-060202-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T0723Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2057Z.200105T0945Z.200107T1923Z.NO/
803 AM CST Sun Jan 5 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:30 AM Sunday the stage was 107.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 101 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 101 feet...Flooding of low lying agricultural and
wooded lands in the area occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-060202-
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/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T0515Z.200107T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
803 AM CST Sun Jan 5 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Sunday the stage was 74.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 68 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 76.7 feet by
early Tuesday afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 68 feet...Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs and
cattle should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$383
WGUS84 KBMX 060028
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
628 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock
and Dam...Gainesville Lock and Dam...and Demopolis Lock and Dam...
.Water levels remain above flood stage but continue to fall on the
Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam and at Gainesville Lock and
Dam. The Tombigbee River continues to rise at Demopolis Lock and Dam
and will crest just below moderate flood stage on Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Monday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-061228-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200107T1236Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0747Z.200104T1600Z.200107T0036Z.NO/
628 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2020
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 PM Sunday the stage was 125.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 122.0 feet...Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-061228-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T0705Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2057Z.200105T0945Z.200107T1905Z.NO/
628 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Sunday the stage was 106.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 101.0 feet...Flooding of low lying agricultural and
wooded lands in the area occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-061228-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T0515Z.200107T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
628 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Sunday the stage was 75.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 76.5 feet by
early Tuesday afternoon then begin falling.
* Impact...At 77.0 feet...Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers
near the river can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$849
WGUS84 KBMX 061513
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
913 AM CST Mon Jan 6 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Gainesville
Lock and Dam...
.Heavy rainfall earlier this week is producing rises on the Tombigbee
River At Gainesville 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 Tuesday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-070313-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T1017Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2057Z.200105T0945Z.200107T2217Z.NO/
913 AM CST Mon Jan 6 2020
...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Monday the stage was 104.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 101 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$051
WGUS84 KBMX 070103
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
703 PM CST Mon Jan 6 2020
...The flood warning continues for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock
and Dam...
.Water levels remain above flood stage but continue to fall on the
Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam and at Gainesville Lock and
Dam. The Tombigbee River is cresting just below moderate flood stage
at Demopolis Lock and Dam and will begin to slowly fall Tuesday
night. Flood warnings remain in effect at all three locations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
Another statement will be issued by Tuesday morning...or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-071303-
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/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0747Z.200104T1600Z.200107T0338Z.NO/
703 PM CST Mon Jan 6 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Monday the stage was 122.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tonight.
* Impact...At 122.0 feet...Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-071303-
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/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2057Z.200105T0945Z.200107T1708Z.NO/
703 PM CST Mon Jan 6 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:45 PM Monday the stage was 102.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 101.0 feet...Flooding of low lying agricultural and
wooded lands in the area occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-071303-
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/DLDA1.1.ER.200104T0515Z.200107T1200Z.200111T1312Z.NO/
703 PM CST Mon Jan 6 2020
The Flood Warning continues for
The Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* until Saturday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Monday the stage was 76.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 76.7 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 77.0 feet...Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers
near the river can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$159
WGUS84 KBMX 071452
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
852 AM CST Tue Jan 7 2020
...The flood warning is cancelled for the Tombigbee River At Bevill
Lock and Dam and Gainesville Lock and Dam...
.Water levels have dropped below flood stage at the Bevill Lock and Dam
and Gainesville Lock and Dam. Therefore the Flood Warning has been
cancelled at those locations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn Around...Don't Drown.
This is the final statement for this event.
&&
ALC063-065-091-107-119-071522-
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/AVLA1.1.ER.200103T0747Z.200104T1600Z.200107T0312Z.NO/
852 AM CST Tue Jan 7 2020
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* At 7:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 120.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 122 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 9:12 PM Monday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 117.1 feet by
tomorrow morning .
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-071522-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T0508Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.200103T2057Z.200105T0945Z.200107T0840Z.NO/
852 AM CST Tue Jan 7 2020
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* At 8:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 99.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 101 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 2:40 AM Tuesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 97.3 feet by tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 101 feet...Flooding of low lying agricultural and
wooded lands in the area occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$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 Jan 1, 5:45 AM CST, 2 hours 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 1, 5:45 AM CST, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 545 AM CST Wed Jan 1 2020 .UPDATE... For 12Z Aviation. && .SHORT TERM... /Updated at 0320 AM CST Wed Jan 01 2020/ Today and Tonight. A southern stream shortwave trough, currently positioned near the Baja Peninsula via GOES-East WV imagery, is beginning to progress eastward as the Polar jet increases its influence on the disturbance throughout today. Sub-tropical jet stream winds extending from our southwest have already transported upper-level cirrus across the region with further cloud cover increases expected by this evening. However, Central Alabama will likely remain rain-free through the evening as low-level dry air remains in place throughout much of the Gulf Coast, though this is forecast to change after midnight. Until then high pressure remains in place across the Southeast with temperatures increasing into the 50s (perhaps isolated 60 degree readings across the southeast) this afternoon. With eastward progression of the more transient upper-level disturbance and a broad region of veering wind profiles behind exiting high pressure across the Southeast, moist isentropic ascent will signal increasing rain chances overnight and into early Thursday morning. With surface cyclogenesis expected near the TX Gulf Coast by this evening, downstream warm air advection and frontogenesis aloft will move northeastward ahead of the developing surface low later tonight. Areas of light/moderate rain showers (perhaps some patchy drizzle) are expected as a surface warm front positions just to our south early Thursday morning. PWs are progged to increase to 1.4-1.6" across our southwest areas during this time as a strengthening low-level jet moves into our area. All things considered, PoPs have been adjusted to quickly increase from the west/southwest after 3 AM, though the onset of rain may take awhile in some areas as residual dry air saturates. Increasing coverage and intensity of rainfall is expected as the system moves closer to Central Alabama and is covered in the long-term discussion below. 40/Sizemore .LONG TERM... /Updated at 0320 AM CST Wed Jan 01 2020/ Thursday through Tuesday. Central Alabama will be located in the cold sector of developing storm system on Thursday morning with a warm front approaching from the south. This setup will be favorable for isentropic lift and widespread rain to the northwest of Interstate 85. As an upper-level trough matures over Texas and Mexico, a wave of low pressure and attendant strong low-level jet will develop and move northeastward from Louisiana into Alabama. This will bring the warm front northward Thursday afternoon and evening, with an effective slow-moving cold front expected near or just northwest of I-59. The front will provide a focus for an extended period of moderate to perhaps locally heavy rainfall Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. Lighter rainfall may continue into Friday as well. Rainfall rates are not expected to be particularly high, but amounts of 2 to 4 inches appear possible along and northwest of I-59, where a Flood Watch has been issued. Unless forecast rainfall amounts increase, any flooding will probably remain somewhat isolated and be more of the areal type instead of flash flooding. Rivers may also experience rises over the weekend. With the upper-level trough still hanging back to our west, rain should into Friday particularly southeast of I-59. Strong height falls are expected Friday night into Saturday as another shortwave dives southward into the base of the trough, bringing breezy and colder conditions to our area. Depending on the track of the incoming shortwave, steep-low level lapse rates could result in light rain showers across our northern half. Temperatures should be rather cold just above the surface, and a mix of rain and snow cannot be totally ruled out across our far northern counties. High pressure and dry conditions will move into the area for Sunday and Monday, and our next weather system may arrive on Tuesday. 87/Grantham && .AVIATION... 12Z TAF Discussion. VFR flight conditions are the primary theme through the majority of this TAF period. With high pressure moving across the Gulf Coast, winds will remain light and variable through the evening with upper-level cirrus amidst a strengthening westerly jet stream aloft. Handled this with SCT250 at all airfields. A developing storm system will begin to have affects on the region with increasing cloud cover and decreasing ceiling heights from the west after ~06Z tonight. For now only a trend to VFR was implemented in the latter portion of this TAF period, though a transition to MVFR/IFR is likely in future updates. TCL/BHM/EET will likely see the best rain chances into tomorrow morning, with PROB30s used for rain shower activity and possible 5SM visibility. Elsewhere, probabilities were too low to mention anything more than VCSH. This, too, will likely change in upcoming updates as unsettled weather and associated flight restrictions are forecast through Friday. 40/Sizemore && .FIRE WEATHER... Dry conditions will continue through this afternoon with light westerly winds. Afternoon relative humidity values will remain above critical levels. Widespread rain is expected Thursday and Friday as a strong storm system moves through. There are no fire weather concerns. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 54 42 58 54 62 / 0 50 100 100 90 Anniston 56 43 61 56 66 / 0 40 100 100 90 Birmingham 56 45 63 58 64 / 0 60 100 100 90 Tuscaloosa 57 46 67 59 64 / 0 70 100 100 80 Calera 56 45 65 59 64 / 0 50 100 100 90 Auburn 57 45 63 60 67 / 0 20 60 80 90 Montgomery 59 46 69 62 68 / 0 30 70 90 90 Troy 60 47 70 63 70 / 0 20 50 80 90 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/... Flood Watch from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon for the following counties: Blount...Cherokee...Etowah...Fayette... Greene...Jefferson...Lamar...Marion...Pickens...St. Clair... Sumter...Tuscaloosa...Walker...Winston. &&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 1, 3:13 AM CST, 4 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Birmingham AL 313 AM CST Wed Jan 1 2020 ALZ011>015-017>050-021215- 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- 313 AM CST Wed Jan 1 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. An extended period of moderate to perhaps locally heavy rainfall is expected Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon along and northwest of Interstate 59. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches could result in flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 3:35 AM CST | Flood Watch | BMX | Blount, Cherokee, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson and 8 more | 62 hr |
| Jan 1, 7:54 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter | 21 days |
| Jan 1, 8:03 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 50 hr |
| Jan 1, 8:20 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter, Tuscaloosa | 4 days |
| Jan 1, 8:23 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo | 8 days |
| Jan 1, 8:26 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter | 9 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.