Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 53, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Aug 29, 2021, 10:09 AM CDT for Greene County, Pickens County, Sumter County, Alabama. It took effect at Aug 31, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 46 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2021, 10:09 AM CDT (15:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 31, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2021, 10:17 AM CDT
- In force
- 46 hr
- 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 15:09 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 125.44 ft at Sep 1, 2021, 5:00 AM 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.
422
WGUS44 KBMX 291509
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1009 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 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 3 to 4 inches is expected to occur through
Tuesday across 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.
&&
ALC063-107-119-300315-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0053.210901T0520Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210901T0520Z.210902T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1009 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* From late Tuesday night until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 109.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 124.4 feet
early Thursday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$8 follow-up statements
802
WGUS84 KBMX 300138
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
838 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Heavy rainfall through Tuesday is expected to produce flooding on
the Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Monday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-301345-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.210831T2242Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T2242Z.210902T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* From Tuesday afternoon until further notice.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 109.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 128.1 feet early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 122.0 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
* Impact...At 128.0 feet, Cattle in the area should be moved to
higher ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river
can be expected.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
87/Grantham929
WGUS84 KBMX 301509
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1009 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 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 is expected to develop along the Tombigbee River near
Bevill Lock and Dam as heavy rainfall from Tropical storm Ida moves
thorugh the area and a flood warning remaings 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.
&&
ALC063-107-119-310315-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.210901T0000Z-210904T0841Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210901T0000Z.210902T0600Z.210903T2040Z.NO/
1009 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* From Tuesday evening to early Saturday morning.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 109.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 125.4 feet early Thursday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* 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 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$145
WGUS84 KBMX 310208
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
908 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
.Flooding is forecast to impact portions of the Tombigbee River due
to ongoing heavy rainfall from Ida.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Tuesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-311415-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.210831T1903Z-210904T0040Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T1903Z.210902T0000Z.210903T1240Z.NO/
908 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* From Tuesday afternoon to Friday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 110.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 125.2 feet Wednesday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-091-119-311415-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0055.210902T1200Z-210903T0600Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.210902T1200Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1800Z.NO/
908 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* From Thursday morning to early Friday morning.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 77.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday morning to a crest of 101.0 feet Thursday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-311415-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0056.210902T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210902T2000Z.210904T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* From Thursday afternoon until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 36.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 69.5 feet
Friday evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
40/Sizemore980
WGUS84 KBMX 311433
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
933 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 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 is forecast to impact areas along the Tombigbee River due
to heavy rainfall from Ida.
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.
&&
ALC063-107-119-010245-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.210831T1700Z-210904T0920Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T1700Z.210901T1800Z.210903T2120Z.NO/
933 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until early Saturday morning.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 120.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 126.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* 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 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$981
WGUS84 KBMX 010137
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
837 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues along the Tombigbee River due to recent heavy
rainfall from Ida. A flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Wednesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-011345-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210904T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T1749Z.210901T0600Z.210903T1200Z.NO/
837 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 124.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 125.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-091-119-011345-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0055.210902T0600Z-210902T1800Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.210902T0600Z.210902T0600Z.210902T0600Z.NO/
837 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* From late Wednesday night to early Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 94.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 101.0 feet
early Thursday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-011345-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0056.210903T0000Z-210905T1800Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210903T0000Z.210904T0000Z.210905T0600Z.NO/
837 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* From Thursday evening to early Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 53.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Thursday evening to a crest of 69.8 feet Friday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
40/Sizemore882
WGUS84 KBMX 011601
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1101 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 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.
&&
ALC063-107-119-020415-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210904T1500Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T1749Z.210901T1000Z.210904T0300Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until late Saturday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 125.1 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 late
Friday evening and continue falling to 112.2 feet Monday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$202
WGUS84 KBMX 020112
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
812 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Thursday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-021315-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210902T2200Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T1749Z.210901T1000Z.210902T1000Z.NO/
812 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 122.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling.
* Impact...At 122 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$001
WGUS84 KBMX 021517
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1017 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 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.
ALC063-107-119-021630-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210902T1517Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T1749Z.210901T1000Z.210902T0320Z.NO/
1017 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 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 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 120.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 110.3 feet by Tuesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 3:20 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | BMX | Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun and 33 more | 56 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:11 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Sumter | 3 days |
| Aug 29, 1:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Montgomery | 32 min |
| Aug 29, 1:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Autauga | 31 min |
| Aug 29, 4:21 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun and 33 more | 44 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.