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River Flood Warning 3, NWS Birmingham, AL

February 27, 2021Greene County, Hale County, Pickens County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 27, 2021, 8:30 AM CST for Greene County, Hale County, Pickens County, Alabama. It took effect at Feb 27, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 27, 2021, 8:30 AM CST (14:30 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 27, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 4, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Greene County, AL, Hale County, AL, Pickens County, AL

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:31 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 Bevill Lock and Dam (AVLA1). The gauge peaked at 124.17 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 3:00 PM CST.

actionminormoderate12013002/2702/2803/0103/0203/0303/0403/05
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.

295 
WGUS44 KBMX 271430
FLWBMX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
830 AM CST Sat Feb 27 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 Hale Counties.

.Recent rainfall over the last 48 hours is producing rises above 
flood stage over the Tombigbee River basin and a flood warning is 
now in effect for the Tombigbee River.

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.

&&


ALC063-065-107-280230-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0003.210227T1800Z-210303T1330Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1800Z.210302T0600Z.210303T0130Z.NO/
830 AM CST Sat Feb 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* From this afternoon to Wednesday morning.
* At 7:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 121.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 122 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 
  122.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below 
  flood stage tomorrow morning to 121.5 feet and begin rising again 
  Monday morning. It will rise above flood stage again late Monday 
  morning and continue to rise to 122.5 feet Tuesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage again Tuesday evening.
* 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 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$

56
8 follow-up statements
627 
WGUS84 KBMX 280117
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
717 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens 
  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 Sunday morning, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC063-065-107-281330-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T0234Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1455Z.210302T1800Z.210303T1434Z.NO/
717 PM CST Sat Feb 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 6:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 122.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  afternoon to 121.7 feet and then begin rising again early Monday 
  morning. It will then rise above flood stage Monday morning to 
  123.4 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will fall below flood stage 
  again Wednesday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$

25/Owen
509 
WGUS84 KBMX 281529
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
929 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens 
  and Hale Counties.

.Recent rainfall continues to produce rises above flood stage over 
the Tombigbee River basin 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.

&&


ALC063-065-107-010330-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2100Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1455Z.210303T0000Z.210304T0900Z.NO/
929 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 119 feet.
* Flood stage is 122 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 124.5 feet Tuesday evening. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* 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 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$

56
737 
WGUS84 KBMX 010113
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
713 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens 
  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.

&&


ALC063-065-107-011315-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2100Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1455Z.210303T0000Z.210304T0900Z.NO/
713 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 118.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 124.5 feet Tuesday evening. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$

25/Owen
845 
WGUS84 KBMX 011530
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
930 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens 
  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 this evening, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC063-065-107-020330-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2100Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1455Z.210303T1200Z.210305T0112Z.NO/
930 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 118.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday 
  morning and crest near 123.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Thursday evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$
188 
WGUS84 KBMX 020127
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
727 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens 
  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.

&&


ALC063-065-107-021330-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2100Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1455Z.210303T1200Z.210305T0112Z.NO/
727 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 118.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 123.5 feet Wednesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Thursday 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 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$

25/Owen
793 
WGUS84 KBMX 021433
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
833 AM CST Tue Mar 2 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.

&&


ALC063-107-119-030245-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2100Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1455Z.210302T1345Z.210304T0400Z.NO/
833 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 123.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage Wednesday evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$
744 
WGUS84 KBMX 030116
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
716 PM CST Tue Mar 2 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 Wednesday morning, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC063-107-119-031330-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T0600Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1455Z.210302T2015Z.210303T1800Z.NO/
716 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 6:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 123.3 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 early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 113.3 feet Sunday 
  evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$
925 
WGUS84 KBMX 031314
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
714 AM CST Wed Mar 3 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 flood 
warning has been cancelled.

ALC063-107-119-031415-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210303T1314Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210227T1455Z.210302T2015Z.210303T1800Z.NO/
714 AM CST Wed Mar 3 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 6:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 120.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall over the next few days.


&&

LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3286 8813 3285 8822
      3301 8825 3320 8832

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 5:14 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryBMXBarbour, Bullock, Pike, Russell4 hr

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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.