Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 17, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Mar 25, 2021, 9:49 PM CDT for Greene County, Pickens County, Sumter County, Alabama. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 9:48 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2021, 9:49 PM CDT (02:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 9:48 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 30, 2021, 11:33 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Greene County, AL, Pickens County, AL, Sumter County, AL
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam (AVLA1). The gauge peaked at 123.36 ft at Mar 29, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 122 ft
- Minor stage
- 122 ft
- Moderate stage
- 133 ft
- Major stage
- 135 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02444161, 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.
455
WGUS44 KBMX 260249
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
949 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches has occurred over the past 24 hours
over the Tombigbee River basin and a flood warning is now in effect
for the Tombigbee River at Bevill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by Friday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-261500-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0017.210326T1525Z-210328T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1525Z.210327T0000Z.210327T1200Z.NO/
949 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* From Friday morning to Saturday evening.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 118.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 122.5 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* 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 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$9 follow-up statements
676
WGUS84 KBMX 261448
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
948 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-270300-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0017.210326T1448Z-210331T2100Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210329T1800Z.210331T0900Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* From this morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 122.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 123.5 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 121.7 feet and
begin rising again early Sunday morning. It will rise above flood
stage early Sunday morning and continue to rise to 124.9 feet
early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage again
early Wednesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
05160
WGUS84 KBMX 270215
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
915 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by Saturday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-271415-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210331T1800Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210329T1800Z.210331T0600Z.NO/
915 PM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 122.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 122.2 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight
tonight to 120.0 feet and begin rising again early Sunday morning.
It will rise above flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue
to rise to 124.4 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below
flood stage again Wednesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$658
WGUS84 KBMX 271431
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
931 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-280245-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210331T0142Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210329T1800Z.210330T1342Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 118.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Monday morning to a crest of 123.0 feet early Monday afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$116
WGUS84 KBMX 280100
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
800 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam
and a flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by Sunday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-281300-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210330T2217Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210329T1800Z.210330T1017Z.NO/
800 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 117.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Sunday evening and to a crest of 123.1 feet early Monday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
08575
WGUS84 KBMX 281426
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
926 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-290230-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210331T0040Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210330T0000Z.210330T1240Z.NO/
926 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 117.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 123.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$091
WGUS84 KBMX 290210
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
910 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by Monday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-291415-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210329T1800Z.210329T2100Z.NO/
910 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 120.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 122.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-291415-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210327T1430Z.210331T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
910 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 71.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 73.9 feet
early Wednesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3240 8809 3253 8790
$$
32/Davis855
WGUS84 KBMX 291403
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
903 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River at Bevill and Demopolis
Lock and Dam and a flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-300215-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210330T2024Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210329T1800Z.210330T0824Z.NO/
903 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 123.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 123.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late 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 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-300215-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210327T1430Z.210331T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
903 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 71.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 73.6 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs and
cattle should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3240 8809 3253 8790
$$004
WGUS84 KBMX 300149
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
849 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by Tuesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-301400-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210330T1840Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210329T1545Z.210330T0640Z.NO/
849 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 122.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 115.6 feet Saturday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-301400-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210327T1430Z.210402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
849 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 72.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 73.1 feet early Wednesday
afternoon. It will then fall to 73.0 feet and begin rising again
early Thursday morning. It will rise to 74.0 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3240 8809 3253 8790
$$
32/Davis684
WGUS84 KBMX 301633
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1133 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.The Tombigbee River has fallen below flood stage, so the current
flood warning-statement product has been cancelled. Rainfall
rainfall expected on Wednesday will cause additional rises on the
Tombigbee River near Bevill Lock and Dam. Therefore, a new Flood
Warning will need to be issued to replace this statement.
ALC063-107-119-301745-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210330T1633Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210326T1030Z.210329T1545Z.210330T0640Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 119.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage. However, it is
expected to rise back above flood stage on Thursday morning. It
will then crest on Thursday afternoon near 122.8 feet. It will
then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Tombigbee River
Bevill Lock and Da 122.0 119.5 Tue 10 am CD 119.5 121.6 119.8
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
08The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 7:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Calhoun | 26 min |
| Mar 25, 7:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Marengo | 24 min |
| Mar 25, 7:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Hale | 50 min |
| Mar 25, 7:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale | 32 min |
| Mar 25, 7:17 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne | 14 min |
| Mar 25, 7:31 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne | 3 hr |
| Mar 25, 7:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Bibb, Tuscaloosa | 23 min |
| Mar 25, 7:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson | 27 min |
| Mar 25, 8:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair | 28 min |
| Mar 25, 8:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Chilton | 42 min |
| Mar 25, 8:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Blount, Etowah, St. Clair | 25 min |
| Mar 25, 8:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Coosa | 49 min |
| Mar 25, 9:01 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby | 24 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa | 32 min |
| Mar 25, 9:21 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 12 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:23 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker | 60 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Tuscaloosa | 24 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:44 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Tuscaloosa | 60 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:47 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Sumter | 12 hr |
| Mar 25, 9:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Chambers, Clay, Randolph, Tallapoosa | 54 min |
| Mar 25, 11:20 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair | 6 hr |
| Mar 25, 11:55 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, St. Clair | 58 hr |
| Mar 26, 5:26 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Chilton, Coosa, Elmore, Shelby, Talladega | 4 days |
| Mar 26, 5:32 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 6 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.