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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Birmingham, AL

January 1, 20204 counties in Alabama

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.

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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.

&&

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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-
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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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/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-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200107T1538Z/
/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-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200108T0508Z/
/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-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200112T0112Z/
/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-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200107T1538Z/
/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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 1, 3:35 AM CSTFlood WatchBMXBlount, Cherokee, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson and 8 more62 hr
Jan 1, 7:54 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter21 days
Jan 1, 8:03 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXJefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker50 hr
Jan 1, 8:20 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter, Tuscaloosa4 days
Jan 1, 8:23 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo8 days
Jan 1, 8:26 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter9 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.