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River Flood Warning 36, NWS Birmingham, AL

April 9, 2021Greene County, Hale County, Marengo County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 9, 2021, 9:14 AM CDT for Greene County, Hale County, Marengo County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 11, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 9, 2021, 9:14 AM CDT (14:14 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 11, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired: Apr 12, 2021, 8:55 PM CDT
In force: 38 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 14:18 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 Black Warrior River below Selden Dam (WLDA1). The gauge peaked at 96.25 ft at Apr 10, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT.

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.

002 
WGUS44 KBMX 091414
FLWBMX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
914 AM CDT Fri Apr 9 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.

.Heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is forecast to fall over the Black 
Warrior River basin over the next couple of days. This will lead to 
minor flooding along the Black Warrior River Basin and a Flood 
Warning is now in effect at 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.

&&


ALC063-065-091-100215-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0036.210411T1644Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210411T1644Z.210412T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 AM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* From Sunday morning until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 81.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  Sunday morning and continue rising to a crest of 93.4 feet Monday 
  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

$$

86/Martin

7 follow-up statements

395 
WGUS84 KBMX 100150
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
850 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 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 is forecast 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.

&&


ALC063-065-091-101400-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0036.210411T1800Z-210415T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210411T1800Z.210412T1200Z.210414T1200Z.NO/
850 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* From Sunday afternoon to Wednesday evening.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 81.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Sunday afternoon to a crest of 92.4 feet Monday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
      3272 8790 3281 8789

$$

89^GSatterwhite

614 
WGUS84 KBMX 101329
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
829 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

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

  Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene, 
  Marengo and Hale Counties.

.Recent periods of heavy rainfall will lead to minor flooding on the 
Black Warrior River. A flood warning remains in effect at 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.

&&


ALC063-065-091-110130-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0036.210411T1020Z-210415T1017Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210411T1020Z.210412T0600Z.210414T2217Z.NO/
829 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* From late tonight to late Wednesday night.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 83.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight to a crest of 93.8 feet early Monday morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
      3272 8790 3281 8789

$$

40/Sizemore

242 
WGUS84 KBMX 110125
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
825 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 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 at Selden 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.

&&


ALC063-065-091-111330-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0036.210411T1200Z-210414T2315Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210411T1200Z.210412T1200Z.210414T1115Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* From Sunday morning to Wednesday evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 85.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 93.8 feet Monday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 90 feet, Pasture and wood lands begin to flood. 
  Livestock should be moved to higher ground at stages above 90 feet.
* 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

$$

86/Martin

095 
WGUS84 KBMX 111449 RRA
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
949 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 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.

&&


ALC063-065-091-120300-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210414T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210411T1930Z.210412T1200Z.210413T1200Z.NO/
949 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 88.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 92.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
      3272 8790 3281 8789

$$

068 
WGUS84 KBMX 120125
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
825 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 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 at Selden 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 Monday morning, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC063-065-091-121330-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210413T0112Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210412T0445Z.210412T0600Z.210412T1312Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 89.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 90.1 feet just after midnight tonight. 
  It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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

$$

86/Martin

802 
WGUS84 KBMX 121245
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
745 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended 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.

&&


ALC063-065-091-130045-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210413T1630Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210412T0515Z.210412T1800Z.210413T0430Z.NO/
745 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 90.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 90.6 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday 
  evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
      3272 8790 3281 8789

$$

89^GSatterwhite

090 
WGUS84 KBMX 130155
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
855 PM CDT Mon Apr 12 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 at Selden Lock and Dam has fallen below 
flood stage, so the flood warning has been cancelled.

ALC063-065-091-130300-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-210413T0155Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210412T0515Z.210412T1800Z.210413T0430Z.NO/
855 PM CDT Mon Apr 12 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 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 89.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 81.8 feet Saturday 
  evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3261 8784
      3272 8790 3281 8789

$$

86/Martin

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 8, 8:45 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Pickens, Sumter	4 days
Apr 9, 6:09 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Bullock	51 min
Apr 9, 7:03 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Marengo	28 min
Apr 9, 8:02 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Marengo	43 min
Apr 9, 8:06 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Marengo	24 min
Apr 9, 8:22 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Barbour	38 min
Apr 9, 8:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Macon	32 min
Apr 9, 9:07 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Marengo, Sumter	69 hr
Apr 9, 9:07 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter	5 days
Apr 9, 9:40 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Elmore	50 min
Apr 9, 9:56 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Autauga, Chilton, Coosa, Elmore	25 min
Apr 9, 10:21 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Elmore	39 min
Apr 9, 10:32 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Elmore	18 min
Apr 9, 11:07 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Macon	38 min
Apr 9, 11:12 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Lee, Macon	26 min
Apr 9, 12:00 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Talladega	45 min
Apr 9, 12:11 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Shelby	49 min
Apr 9, 12:46 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Walker, Winston	44 min
Apr 9, 12:49 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Dallas	41 min
Apr 9, 12:51 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Walker, Winston	54 min
Apr 9, 1:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Talladega	46 min
Apr 9, 1:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Blount, Jefferson, Walker	36 min
Apr 9, 1:36 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Walker, Winston	39 min
Apr 9, 1:40 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Autauga	35 min
Apr 9, 1:40 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Dallas	35 min
Apr 9, 1:52 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair	38 min
Apr 9, 1:55 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Dallas, Lowndes	65 min
Apr 9, 2:05 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Walker	55 min
Apr 9, 2:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Lowndes	54 min
Apr 9, 2:31 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	St. Clair	44 min
Apr 9, 2:39 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Blount, Jefferson, Walker	51 min
Apr 9, 3:21 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Pike	39 min
Apr 9, 4:04 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Hale	41 min
Apr 9, 4:13 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter	47 min
Apr 9, 4:34 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Shelby	41 min
Apr 9, 4:44 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Greene	31 min
Apr 9, 4:54 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Greene	25 min
Apr 9, 4:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Hale	34 min
Apr 9, 5:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Pickens	32 min
Apr 9, 5:37 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Hale	23 min
Apr 9, 5:41 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Tuscaloosa	34 min
Apr 9, 5:47 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Pickens, Tuscaloosa	28 min
Apr 9, 5:52 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Greene	23 min
Apr 9, 5:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Pickens	32 min
Apr 9, 6:11 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa	37 min
Apr 9, 6:15 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BMX	Pickens	23 min
Apr 9, 6:37 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Pickens	23 min
Apr 9, 6:53 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	BMX	Pickens	37 min

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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.