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River Flood Warning 89, NWS Birmingham, AL

April 18, 2020Dallas County, Perry County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 18, 2020, 8:26 AM CDT for Dallas County, Perry County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 21, 2020, 9:16 PM CDT. It was in force for 61 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2020, 8:26 AM CDT (13:26 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 21, 2020, 9:16 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 24, 2020, 10:17 AM CDT
In force
61 hr
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Dallas County, AL, Perry County, AL

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:23 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 Cahaba River at Suttle (SUTA1). The gauge peaked at 35.43 ft at Apr 22, 2020, 10:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate1020304004/1804/1904/2004/2104/2204/2304/2404/25
Action stage
28 ft
Minor stage
32 ft
Moderate stage
43 ft
Major stage
55 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02424590, 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.

740 
WGUS44 KBMX 181326
FLWBMX


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL 
826 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

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

  Cahaba River At Centreville Affecting Bibb...Dallas and Perry 
  Counties.
  Cahaba River Near Suttle Affecting Dallas and Perry Counties.

.Heavy rainfall is forecast that will produce rises on the Cahaba 
River at Centreville and at Suttle. A flood warning is now in 
effect for the Cahaba River at Centreville and at Suttle.

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.

&&

ALC007-047-105-190127-
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826 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Cahaba River At Centreville.
* from late Sunday night to Tuesday evening...or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Saturday The stage Was 4.0 feet. 
* Flood stage is 23 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Monday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 26.1 feet by early Monday afternoon. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3313 8699 3292 8710 3281 8719 3281 8728
          3294 8719 3314 8704         

$$

ALC047-105-190127-
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/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T1840Z.200423T0000Z.200423T0448Z.NO/
826 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Saturday The stage Was 7.6 feet. 
* Flood stage is 32 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early Wednesday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 32.8 feet by Wednesday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Wednesday night.
* Impact...At 32 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying 
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$
13 follow-up statements
440 
WGUS84 KBMX 190307
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1007 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River At Centreville...

.Heavy rainfall is forecast that will produce rises on the Cahaba 
River at Centreville and at Suttle. A flood warning is now in 
effect for the Cahaba River at Centreville and at Suttle.

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.

&&

ALC007-047-105-191507-
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/CKLA1.1.ER.200420T0403Z.200420T1800Z.200421T1932Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Centreville.
* from Sunday evening to late Tuesday night...or until the Warning is
  cancelled.
* AT  9:15 PM Saturday the stage was 3.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening  and 
  continue to rise to near 29.0 feet by early Monday afternoon. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farm and pasture 
  lands in the area occurs...and cattle may need to be moved to 
  higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3313 8699 3292 8710 3281 8719 3281 8728
          3294 8719 3314 8704         

$$

ALC047-105-191507-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.200422T0210Z-200424T1149Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0210Z.200423T0000Z.200423T2349Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* from Tuesday evening to Friday morning...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  9:00 PM Saturday the stage was 7.2 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday night and continue to 
  rise to near 36.7 feet by Wednesday evening. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Thursday evening.

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$
911 
WGUS84 KBMX 191406
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
906 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River At Centreville 
and at Suttle...

.Heavy rainfall is producing rises on the Cahaba River at 
Centreville and at Suttle. A flood warning remains in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

ALC007-047-105-200204-
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/CKLA1.1.ER.200420T0335Z.200420T1800Z.200421T1950Z.NO/
906 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Centreville.
* from this evening to late Tuesday night...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT 8:15 AM Sunday the stage was 4.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 29 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall
  below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30 feet...Considerable flooding of farm and pasture 
  lands in the area occurs...and cattle may need to be moved to 
  higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3313 8699 3292 8710 3281 8719 3281 8728
          3294 8719 3314 8704         

$$

ALC047-105-200204-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.200422T0125Z-200424T1200Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0125Z.200423T0000Z.200424T0000Z.NO/
906 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* from Tuesday evening to Friday morning...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT 8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 7 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Tuesday evening and continue 
  to rise to near 36.7 feet by Wednesday evening. The river will fall
  below flood stage by Thursday evening.

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$
337 
WGUS84 KBMX 200152
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
852 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River...

.Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours is producing significant 
rises on the Cahaba River. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

ALC007-073-117-201351-
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/CHGA1.1.ER.200420T1617Z.200421T0600Z.200421T1302Z.UU/
852 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights.
* from Monday morning to Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  8:30 PM Sunday the stage was 5.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning  and 
  continue to rise to near 16.6 feet by early Tuesday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Flooding of some commercial property in the 
  area begins as stages continues to rise.

&&

LAT...LON 3341 8673 3337 8677 3333 8684 3335 8684
          3340 8677 3342 8674         

$$

ALC007-047-105-201351-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0088.200420T0318Z-200422T0952Z/
/CKLA1.1.ER.200420T0318Z.200420T1800Z.200421T2152Z.NO/
852 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Tuesday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Centreville.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:15 PM Sunday the stage was 19.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 30.6 feet by tomorrow early afternoon . The river will fall
  below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet...Considerable flooding of farm and pasture 
  lands in the area occurs...and cattle may need to be moved to 
  higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3313 8699 3292 8710 3281 8719 3281 8728
          3294 8719 3314 8704         

$$

ALC047-105-201351-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.200420T1754Z-200424T1830Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200420T1754Z.200423T0000Z.200424T0630Z.NO/
852 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Friday afternoon...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* from Monday afternoon to Friday afternoon...or until the Warning is
  cancelled.
* AT  8:00 PM Sunday the stage was 11.9 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon  and 
  continue to rise to near 37.6 feet by Wednesday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$

ALC047-105-201351-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0095.200421T0036Z-200424T1837Z/
/MNJA1.1.ER.200421T0036Z.200423T0000Z.200424T0637Z.NO/
852 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Friday afternoon...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Cahaba River At Marion Junction.
* from Monday evening to Friday afternoon...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  8:00 PM Sunday the stage was 8.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 36.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening  and continue
  to rise to near 38.1 feet by early Thursday morning. The river will
  fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet...Extensive overflow of farm lands around 
  Marion Junction occurs. Some homes and farms begin to be affected. 

&&

LAT...LON 3249 8715 3236 8710 3231 8715 3249 8721


$$
894 
WGUS84 KBMX 200851
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
351 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River...

.Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours is producing significant 
rises on the Cahaba 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.

&&

ALC007-073-117-202050-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0093.200420T1521Z-200421T2257Z/
/CHGA1.1.ER.200420T1521Z.200421T0000Z.200421T1057Z.UU/
351 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights.
* from this morning to Tuesday afternoon...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  3:30 AM Monday the stage was 10.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 16.1 feet by this evening. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by early tomorrow .
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Flooding of some commercial property in the 
  area begins as stages continues to rise.

&&

LAT...LON 3341 8673 3337 8677 3333 8684 3335 8684
          3340 8677 3342 8674         

$$

ALC007-047-105-202050-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-200422T0151Z/
/CKLA1.1.ER.200420T0418Z.200420T1800Z.200421T1351Z.NO/
351 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Centreville.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  3:15 AM Monday the stage was 26.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.9 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning .


&&

LAT...LON 3313 8699 3292 8710 3281 8719 3281 8728
          3294 8719 3314 8704         

$$

ALC047-105-202050-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.200421T0107Z-200424T0246Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200421T0107Z.200423T0000Z.200423T1446Z.NO/
351 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* from this evening to Thursday evening...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  3:00 AM Monday the stage was 19.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 33.6 feet by tomorrow morning . The river will fall 
  below flood stage by late Thursday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$

ALC047-105-202050-
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/MNJA1.1.ER.200422T1600Z.200423T0600Z.200423T0941Z.NO/
351 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Marion Junction.
* from Wednesday morning to Thursday afternoon...or until the Warning
  is cancelled.
* AT  3:00 AM Monday the stage was 18.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 36.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late Wednesday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 36.8 feet by early Thursday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Flooding is confined mainly to farm and 
  pasture lands in the area.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 8715 3236 8710 3231 8715 3249 8721


$$
085 
WGUS84 KBMX 201355
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River Near Cahaba 
Heights...at Centreville...near Suttle...and at Marion Junction...

.Heavy rainfall during the past 36 hours continues to produce 
rises along the Cahaba 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.

&&

ALC007-073-117-210155-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0093.200420T1742Z-200421T2031Z/
/CHGA1.1.ER.200420T1742Z.200421T0000Z.200421T0831Z.UU/
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Cahaba Heights.
* from this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  8:30 AM Monday the stage was 12.6 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 15.5 feet by this evening. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by early Tuesday.
* Impact...At 17 feet...Flooding of some commercial property in the 
  area begins as stages continues to rise. At 14 feet...Minor 
  flooding occurs in the Cahaba Heights area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3341 8673 3337 8677 3333 8684 3335 8684
          3340 8677 3342 8674         

$$

ALC007-047-105-210155-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-200422T0103Z/
/CKLA1.1.ER.200420T0418Z.200420T1800Z.200421T1303Z.NO/
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Centreville.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:15 AM Monday the stage was 28.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 230 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 29 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 30 feet...Considerable flooding of farm and pasture 
  lands in the area occurs...and cattle may need to be moved to 
  higher ground.

&&

LAT...LON 3313 8699 3292 8710 3281 8719 3281 8728
          3294 8719 3314 8704         

$$

ALC047-105-210155-
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/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T1136Z.200423T0000Z.200423T1525Z.NO/
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening...or until the Warning 
  is cancelled.
* AT  8:00 AM Monday the stage was 21.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue
  to rise to near 34.6 feet by Wednesday evening. The river will fall
  below flood stage by late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 30 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying 
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$

ALC047-105-210155-
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/MNJA1.1.ER.200423T1200Z.200423T1200Z.200423T1200Z.NO/
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Marion Junction.
* from Thursday morning to Thursday evening...or until the Warning is
  cancelled.
* AT  8:00 AM Monday the stage was 20.4 feet. 
* Flood stage is 36 feet. 
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  Thursday morning and then begin to fall by Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 36 feet...Flooding is confined mainly to farm and 
  pasture lands in the area.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 8715 3236 8710 3231 8715 3249 8721


$$
142 
WGUS84 KBMX 210055
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
755 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River At 
Centreville...Suttle...and Marion Junction...

.Levels are falling along the Cahaba River at Centreville but  
continue to rise along the Lower Cahaba River. Flood warnings
remains in effect at Centreville, Suttle, and Marion Junction.

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.

&&

ALC007-047-105-211254-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-200422T0103Z/
/CKLA1.1.ER.200420T0418Z.200420T1700Z.200421T1303Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Centreville.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:15 PM Monday the stage was 28.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet...Pasture lands begin to flood in the 
  Centreville area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3313 8699 3292 8710 3281 8719 3281 8728
          3294 8719 3314 8704         

$$

ALC047-105-211254-
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/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0645Z.200423T0000Z.200423T1348Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* from late Tuesday night to Thursday evening...or until the Warning 
  is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 PM Monday the stage was 24.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Wednesday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 36.4 feet by Wednesday evening. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying 
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$

ALC047-105-211254-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0095.200422T2200Z-200423T2248Z/
/MNJA1.1.ER.200422T2200Z.200423T0600Z.200423T1048Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Marion Junction.
* from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon...or until the 
  Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 PM Monday the stage was 23.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 36.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 36.8 feet by early Thursday morning. The 
  river will fall below flood stage by early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Flooding is confined mainly to farm and 
  pasture lands in the area.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 8715 3236 8710 3231 8715 3249 8721


$$
966 
WGUS84 KBMX 211318
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
818 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020


...The flood warning is cancelled for the Cahaba River At 
Centreville...
...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River Near 
Suttle...and at Marion Junction...

.Rises continue along the lower Cahaba River...and flood warnings 
remain in effect along the river below Centreville.

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.

&&

ALC007-047-105-211348-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-200422T0103Z/
/CKLA1.1.ER.200420T0418Z.200420T1700Z.200421T1204Z.NO/
818 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Cahaba River At Centreville.
* AT  7:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet. 
* Fell below flood stage at  7:04 AM Tuesday.
* Flood stage is 23 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall the next few days.
* Impact...At 23 feet...Pasture lands begin to flood in the 
  Centreville area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3313 8699 3292 8710 3281 8719 3281 8728
          3294 8719 3314 8704         

$$

ALC047-105-220117-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.200422T0220Z-200424T1004Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0220Z.200423T0000Z.200423T2204Z.NO/
818 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* from this evening to late Thursday night...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 27.6 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 36.5 feet by Wednesday evening . The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 32 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying 
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$

ALC047-105-220117-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0095.200422T2136Z-200424T0810Z/
/MNJA1.1.ER.200422T2136Z.200423T1200Z.200423T2010Z.NO/
818 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Marion Junction.
* from Wednesday afternoon to late Thursday night...or until the 
  Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 27.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 36 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday afternoon  and 
  continue to rise to near 36.9 feet by Thursday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 36 feet...Flooding is confined mainly to farm and 
  pasture lands in the area.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 8715 3236 8710 3231 8715 3249 8721


$$
316 
WGUS84 KBMX 220120
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
820 PM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River At Suttle...and 
Marion Junction...

.Levels continue to rise along the Lower Cahaba River. Flood warnings
remain in effect at  Suttle and Marion Junction.

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.

&&

ALC047-105-221320-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.200422T0216Z-200424T0954Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0216Z.200423T0000Z.200423T2154Z.NO/
820 PM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* until late Thursday night...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 31.7 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 36.5 feet by tomorrow evening . The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Thursday afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$

ALC047-105-221320-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0095.200422T2327Z-200424T0738Z/
/MNJA1.1.ER.200422T2327Z.200423T1200Z.200423T1938Z.NO/
820 PM CDT Tue Apr 21 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Marion Junction.
* from Wednesday evening to late Thursday night...or until the 
  Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 30.6 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 36.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening  and continue
  to rise to near 36.6 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet...Flooding is confined mainly to farm and 
  pasture lands in the area.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 8715 3236 8710 3231 8715 3249 8721


$$
462 
WGUS84 KBMX 221253
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
753 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River Near 
Suttle...and at Marion Junction...

.Rises continue along the lower Cahaba River...and flood warnings 
remain in effect for that portion of the river.

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.

&&

ALC047-105-230053-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-200424T0815Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0207Z.200423T0600Z.200423T2015Z.NO/
753 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* until late Thursday night...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 34.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.3 feet by 
  after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon .
* Impact...At 32 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying 
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$

ALC047-105-230053-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0095.200423T0600Z-200424T0200Z/
/MNJA1.1.ER.200423T0600Z.200423T1200Z.200423T1400Z.NO/
753 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River At Marion Junction.
* from late tonight to Thursday evening...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  7:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 32.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 36 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 36.1 feet by Thursday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by late Thursday morning .
* Impact...At 36 feet...Flooding is confined mainly to farm and 
  pasture lands in the area.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 8715 3236 8710 3231 8715 3249 8721


$$
281 
WGUS84 KBMX 230133
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
833 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River Near Suttle...

.Rises continue along the lower Cahaba River...and flood warnings 
remain in effect for that portion of the river

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.

&&

ALC047-105-231333-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-200424T1000Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0207Z.200423T0100Z.200423T2200Z.NO/
833 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* until late Thursday night...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 35.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow afternoon .

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$
815 
WGUS84 KBMX 231330
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
830 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River Near Suttle...

.The Cahaba River has crested at Suttle and is beginning to 
fall...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 Friday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC047-105-240130-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-200424T1434Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0207Z.200423T0300Z.200424T0234Z.NO/
830 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* until Friday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 35.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 32 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tonight...and then continue to fall the next few days.
* Impact...At 32 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying 
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$
204 
WGUS84 KBMX 240054
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
754 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Cahaba River Near Suttle...

.Water levels remain above established flood stages on the Cahaba 
River near Suttle. Therefore...a flood warning remains in effect. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

ALC047-105-241254-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-200424T1517Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0207Z.200423T0300Z.200424T0317Z.NO/
754 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* until Friday morning...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 33.6 feet. 
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying 
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area. 

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$
453 
WGUS84 KBMX 241520
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1020 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2020


...The flood warning has expired for the Cahaba River Near Suttle...

Any overflow along the river in this area will be minor and below
established flood stages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Another statement will be issued if conditions warrant.

&&

ALC047-105-241550-
/O.EXP.KBMX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-200424T1517Z/
/SUTA1.1.ER.200422T0207Z.200423T0300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2020

The Flood Warning has expired for
  The Cahaba River Near Suttle.
* AT 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 30.8 feet. 
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet. 

&&

LAT...LON 3281 8719 3272 8721 3248 8715 3248 8722
          3271 8729 3281 8728         

$$

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 18, 6:20 AM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 18, 6:20 AM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
620 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

.UPDATE...
For 12Z Aviation.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
/Updated at 0353 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020/

Through Tonight.

Currently watching a cold front move quickly through the area.
Moisture has been on the decrease over the past few hours as the
front begins to encounter a more stabilized airmass. Lightning has
been on the decrease in Alabama as well, pretty much limited to
our northeast counties. This front almost clears the area by
sunrise, but there could still be some scattered showers in the
southeast through 9 or 10 am. Clearing skies after that.
Temperatures will still warm up into the 60s north and 70s south,
with some near 80 readings in the far southeast.

Moisture begins to return tonight as the cold front that is
currently passing through will lift northward as a warm front. Look
like at this point the front will be just south of our forecast area
as the sun begins to rise. With that said there will be plenty of
lift ahead of the front and showers and thunderstorms will be
ongoing. Most of the convection overnight will be elevated with
the front to our south. As we work into the morning, we will begin
to see the activity trend to more surface based over time. More
on this is the "Long Term" as the best severe chances will be on
Sunday.

16

.LONG TERM...
/Updated at 0353 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020/

Sunday through Thursday.

A low-amplitude shortwave will move toward the Lower Mississippi
Valley on Sunday bringing a threat of severe storms to the Deep
South. Our area will be in the cold sector of this developing storm
system early Sunday morning with a warm front located just north of
the Gulf Coast. Relatively cold temperatures aloft will support
elevated instability north of the warm front as 850 mb warm
advection strengthens. This is expected to trigger elevated
convection across Mississippi, but the intensity and placement of
this activity is not agreed upon by hi-res models as it moves across
Alabama. However, it seems reasonable to expect deep convection
containing a risk for damaging winds and large hail generally along
and south of Interstate 20. Storms could enter West Alabama between
3 AM and 6 AM and continue eastward through the morning. If storms
linger across our southeastern counties into the late morning, they
could become surface based with a threat for tornadoes. Currently
this is a low-probability scenario.

A thermal gradient or effective front will develop as a result of
the morning convection and will be critical in determining the
northward extent of the afternoon and evening severe weather threat.
The most likely placement for this boundary at noon is somewhere
near Montgomery in a NW/SE orientation. A late morning to early
afternoon convective minimum appears likely which should give the
atmosphere a chance to become quite unstable. The most plausible
scenario is for a cluster of thunderstorms to form by early
afternoon in eastern MS and move eastward with the warm front
beginning to advance northeastward. The cluster of storms is likely
to grow upscale across our southwestern counties. Supercells may
also form ahead of the cluster along the advancing warm front in
response to warm advection with a strengthening low-level jet.
Dewpoints around 70 F in the warm sector and relatively cold
temperatures aloft could result in SBCAPE of 2000-3500 J/kg. 500 mb
flow of 50-60 kts and a strengthening low-level jet will be
supportive of supercells, bowing segments, and mesovortices mainly
across the southern half of our area. Large hail, damaging winds,
and tornadoes appear possible if this scenario unfolds. However,
there is still uncertainty regarding how the mesoscale details
will play out. Along and north of the warm front, training storms
could lead to flash flooding in an east to west corridor.

Behind this system, a dry period is expected Monday and Tuesday as
high pressure takes control. On Wednesday and Thursday, another
trough is expected to take a southerly track across the Southern
Plains toward the Deep South as the suppressed weather pattern
continues. Moisture return will begin on Wednesday, and
thunderstorms may enter the picture for late Wednesday night into
Thursday. Severe weather could become a concern in future forecasts.

87/Grantham

&&

.AVIATION...
12Z TAF Discussion.

Quick moving cold front now approach the southern sites. There was
a touch of a slow down and fog has developed at TOI. This should
fade as the front and scattered rain showers move in. The rain
get out of here pretty quickly after sunrise with northern winds
around 10 to 12 kts, gusting to 20 kts. Winds will calm to 5 kts
or less after 00z. The next round of showers and storms works in
at the end of the period so included prob30 here.

AMD NOT SKED will continue for ASN until further notice due to
persisting communication issues.

16

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

A cold front will move through this morning with scattered rain
showers. Dry conditions are expected this afternoon with northwest
winds and RH values in the 35-45 percent range. A warm front will
move northward Sunday morning with multiple waves of showers and
storms expected through Sunday evening. Dry conditions should
return for Monday with RH values well above critical thresholds.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     68  43  68  53  71 /  20  40  90  90   0
Anniston    70  46  71  55  72 /  40  40  90  90  10
Birmingham  70  51  72  56  73 /  20  50 100  90   0
Tuscaloosa  71  51  76  57  74 /  20  60 100  90   0
Calera      71  51  73  57  73 /  30  50 100  90   0
Auburn      75  53  73  58  74 /  40  40 100 100  10
Montgomery  77  56  78  61  77 /  40  50 100 100  10
Troy        79  60  80  62  78 /  40  40 100 100  10

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/...
Flash Flood Watch from Sunday morning through late Sunday night
for the following counties: Autauga...Barbour...Bibb...Bullock...
Chambers...Chilton...Clay...Coosa...Dallas...Elmore...Greene...
Hale...Jefferson...Lee...Lowndes...Macon...Marengo...
Montgomery...Perry...Pickens...Pike...Randolph...Russell...
Shelby...Sumter...Talladega...Tallapoosa...Tuscaloosa.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 18, 4:29 AM CDT, 3 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
429 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

ALZ011>015-017>050-191230-
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-
429 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight.

A few severe storms are possible beginning around 4 AM Sunday across
West Alabama. Hail up to golf ball size and damaging winds are the
threats.

Minor flooding is occurring along portions of the Tombigbee and
Black Warrior river basins. Please see flood statements for specific
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Two waves of severe storms may occur on Sunday. The morning wave of
storms could produce hail up to golf ball size and damaging winds.
This threat covers all of Central Alabama.

Another wave of severe storms appears likely Sunday afternoon into
Sunday night from 2 PM to midnight. The greatest threat be confined
to areas generally south of Interstate 20. Tornadoes, large hail,
and damaging winds appear possible. Flash flooding is also possible
with training thunderstorm activity.

Minor flooding will continue along portions of the Tombigbee and
Black Warrior river basins through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 3:50 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchBMXAutauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers and 28 more48 hr
Apr 18, 8:26 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningBMXBibb, Dallas, Perry3 days
Apr 18, 9:12 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningBMXSumter7 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.