Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 51, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Jun 20, 2021, 10:06 AM CDT for Greene County, Hale County, Marengo County, Alabama. It took effect at Jun 20, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2021, 10:06 AM CDT (15:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 20, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 25, 2021, 7:26 AM CDT
- In force
- 5 days
- 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 15:08 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 Black Warrior River below Selden Dam (WLDA1). The gauge peaked at 96.33 ft at Jun 20, 2021, 9:00 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.
168
WGUS44 KBMX 201506
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1006 AM CDT Sun Jun 20 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 7 to 9 inches occurred Saturday and Saturday
night over the Black Warrior River basin and a flood warning is now
in effect for the Black Warrior 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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-210315-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0051.210621T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0000Z.210623T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT Sun Jun 20 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 84.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening and continue rising to a crest of 98.2 feet Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 90.0 feet, Pasture and wood lands begin to flood.
Livestock should be moved to higher ground at stages above 90 feet.
* Impact...At 94.0 feet, Some secondary roads in the area begin to
flood. Flooding of farm and pasture lands continues.
* Impact...At 98.0 feet, Some cabins and trailers along the river
begin to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$11 follow-up statements
105
WGUS84 KBMX 210119
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
819 PM CDT Sun Jun 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Monday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-211330-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0504Z.210623T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
819 PM CDT Sun Jun 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 87.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 96.6 feet
early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 90.0 feet, Pasture and wood lands begin to flood.
Livestock should be moved to higher ground at stages above 90 feet.
* Impact...At 94.0 feet, Some secondary roads in the area begin to
flood. Flooding of farm and pasture lands continues.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$
25/Owen838
WGUS84 KBMX 211221
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
721 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-220030-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210626T1731Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T1200Z.210626T0530Z.NO/
721 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 90.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 94.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday 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 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$
86/Martin517
WGUS84 KBMX 211427
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
927 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-220230-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210624T0000Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T1200Z.210623T1200Z.NO/
927 AM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 90.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 93.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 90.0 feet, Pasture and wood lands begin to flood.
Livestock should be moved to higher ground at stages above 90 feet.
* Impact...At 94.0 feet, Some secondary roads in the area begin to
flood. Flooding of farm and pasture lands continues.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$
89^GSatterwhite114
WGUS84 KBMX 220127
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
827 PM CDT Mon Jun 21 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 at Seldon 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 Tuesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-221330-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210626T1840Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T0600Z.210626T0640Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Mon Jun 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 92.3 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 92.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday 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 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$730
WGUS84 KBMX 221503
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1003 AM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior River at Seldon Lock and
Dam and a flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-230315-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210626T0300Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T0900Z.210625T1500Z.NO/
1003 AM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until late Friday evening.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 92.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Friday morning and continue falling to 83.8 feet Sunday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$393
WGUS84 KBMX 230149
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
849 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 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 Wednesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-231400-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210626T0100Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T0900Z.210625T1300Z.NO/
849 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday 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 expected to rise to a crest of 91.3 feet
early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday 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 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$053
WGUS84 KBMX 231447
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
947 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior River at Selden Lock and
Dam and a flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-240300-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210625T1048Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T0900Z.210624T2248Z.NO/
947 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 91.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 80.2 feet Monday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$072
WGUS84 KBMX 240055
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
755 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 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 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 Thursday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-241300-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210625T1536Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T0900Z.210625T0336Z.NO/
755 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until late Friday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 91.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is near crest, and is expected to fall below
flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 79.8
feet Monday evening.
* 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 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$199
WGUS84 KBMX 241255
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
755 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Black Warrior River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-250100-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210625T1400Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T0900Z.210625T0100Z.NO/
755 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 91.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 80.2 feet Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$422
WGUS84 KBMX 250102
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
802 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 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 Friday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-251315-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210625T1543Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T0900Z.210625T0343Z.NO/
802 PM CDT Thu Jun 24 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 late tomorrow morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 90.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 90.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 79.5 feet Tuesday evening.
* 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 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$237
WGUS84 KBMX 251226
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
726 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo and Hale Counties.
.The Black Warrior River has fallen below flood stage and is
forecast to continue falling over the next several days. The flood
warning has been cancelled.
ALC063-065-091-251330-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-210625T1226Z/
/WLDA1.1.ER.210621T0915Z.210622T0900Z.210625T0240Z.NO/
726 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and
Dam has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 88.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 90 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 79.5 feet Tuesday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3277 8782 3256 8769 3251 8782 3262 8784
3273 8790 3281 8789
$$
86/MartinThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 8:53 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Jefferson, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Jun 19, 9:06 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson | 5 hr |
| Jun 19, 9:53 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 3 hr |
| Jun 19, 11:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bullock, Macon, Pike | 46 min |
| Jun 19, 11:53 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Blount | 3 hr |
| Jun 20, 12:15 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Barbour, Russell | 45 min |
| Jun 20, 1:05 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 7 hr |
| Jun 20, 1:12 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 6 hr |
| Jun 20, 1:15 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Etowah | 4 hr |
| Jun 20, 1:57 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Barbour | 2 hr |
| Jun 20, 2:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Jefferson | 3 hr |
| Jun 20, 4:16 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 32 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.