Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 18, 2021, 9:00 AM CST for Greene County, Hale County, Marengo County, Alabama. It took effect at Feb 19, 2021, 1:30 AM CST. It was in force for 51 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 18, 2021, 9:00 AM CST (15:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 19, 2021, 1:30 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 21, 2021, 4:05 AM CST
- In force
- 51 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Greene County, AL, Hale County, AL, Marengo County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Black Warrior River below Selden Dam (WLDA1). The gauge peaked at 96.45 ft at Feb 19, 2021, 3:00 PM CST.
- Action stage
- 90 ft
- Minor stage
- 90 ft
- Moderate stage
- 102 ft
- Major stage
- 105 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02466030, 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.
920
WGUS44 KBMX 181500
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
900 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Additional rainfall over the Black Warrior River basin during the
past 24 hours is producing rises on the river and a flood warning is
now in effect for the Black Warrior River at the Selden Lock and Dam.
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-190300-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0002.210219T0730Z-210223T0336Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210219T0730Z.210221T0600Z.210222T1536Z.NO/
900 AM CST Thu Feb 18 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* From late tonight to Monday evening.
* At 8:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 84.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight and crest near 93.9 feet early Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
* Impact...At 94 feet, Some secondary roads in the area begin to
flood. Flooding of farm and pasture lands continues.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
3272 8790 3281 8789
$$6 follow-up statements
641
WGUS84 KBMX 190234
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
834 PM CST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by Friday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-191445-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.210219T1434Z-210222T2200Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210219T1434Z.210221T0600Z.210222T1000Z.NO/
834 PM CST Thu Feb 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* From Friday morning to Monday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 87.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 92.9 feet early Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 90.0 feet, Pasture and wood lands begin to flood.
Livestock should be moved to higher ground at stages above 90 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
3272 8790 3281 8789
$$098
WGUS84 KBMX 191451
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
851 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding from recent rainfall continues on the Black Warrior 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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-200300-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210222T0440Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210219T1215Z.210220T1800Z.210221T1640Z.NO/
851 AM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 8:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 89.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 92.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 90 feet, Pasture and wood lands begin to flood.
Livestock should be moved to higher ground at stages above 90 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
3272 8790 3281 8789
$$
56631
WGUS84 KBMX 200135
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
735 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River at Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by Saturday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-201345-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210222T0430Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210219T1215Z.210220T1200Z.210221T1630Z.NO/
735 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 91.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast into
the weekend.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 91.4 feet
Saturday morning. It should then fall below flood stage late
Sunday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
3272 8790 3281 8789
$$
89^GSatterwhite369
WGUS84 KBMX 201517
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
917 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior 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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-210330-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210222T0430Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210220T1800Z.210221T1800Z.NO/
917 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 9:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 91.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting. It will then fall below flood
stage early Sunday afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
3272 8790 3281 8789
$$
08822
WGUS84 KBMX 210115
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
715 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by Sunday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-211315-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210221T2015Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210220T1630Z.210221T0815Z.NO/
715 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 90.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below
flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to
79.8 feet Thursday evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
3272 8790 3281 8789
$$
25/Owen173
WGUS84 KBMX 211005
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
405 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.The Black Warrior River has fallen below flood stage, so the flood
warning has been cancelled.
ALC063-065-091-211115-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210221T1005Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210220T1630Z.210221T0815Z.NO/
405 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and
Dam has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* At 3:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 89.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall to 79.8 feet
Thursday evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
3272 8790 3281 8789
$$
40/SizemoreNearby
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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.