Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 56, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Aug 30, 2021, 10:18 AM CDT for 4 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Sep 3, 2021, 12:19 AM CDT. It was in force for 19 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2021, 10:18 AM CDT (15:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 3, 2021, 12:19 AM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 3, 2021, 7:27 PM CDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Greene County, AL, Hale County, AL, Marengo County, AL, Sumter County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:23 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 Demopolis Lock and Dam (DLDA1). The gauge peaked at 80.06 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 68 ft
- Minor stage
- 68 ft
- Moderate stage
- 77 ft
- Major stage
- 92 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02467000, 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.
760
WGUS44 KBMX 301518
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1018 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Flooding is expected to develop along the Tombigbee River at
Demopolis as heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Ida moves through
the area. A flood warning is now in effect for minor flooding.
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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-310330-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0056.210903T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210903T1800Z.210904T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 35.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Friday afternoon and continue rising to 68.2 feet Friday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs and
cattle should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$9 follow-up statements
145
WGUS84 KBMX 310208
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
908 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
.Flooding is forecast to impact portions of the Tombigbee River due
to ongoing heavy rainfall from Ida.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Tuesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-311415-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.210831T1903Z-210904T0040Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T1903Z.210902T0000Z.210903T1240Z.NO/
908 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* From Tuesday afternoon to Friday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 110.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 125.2 feet Wednesday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
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/Sizemore757
WGUS84 KBMX 311438
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
938 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 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.
.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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-010245-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0056.210902T1636Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210902T1636Z.210904T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 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 morning until further notice.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 44.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday morning and continue rising to a crest of 71.2 feet early
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs and
cattle should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$981
WGUS84 KBMX 010137
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
837 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues along the Tombigbee River due to recent heavy
rainfall from Ida. A flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Wednesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-011345-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210904T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.210831T1749Z.210901T0600Z.210903T1200Z.NO/
837 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 124.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 125.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
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/Sizemore945
WGUS84 KBMX 011604
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1104 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 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.
.Flooding is expected 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.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-020415-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0056.210903T0000Z-210905T2200Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210903T0000Z.210904T0000Z.210905T1000Z.NO/
1104 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* From Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 60.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 69.7 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
$$299
WGUS84 KBMX 020116
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
816 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Flooding is still forecast on the Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock
and Dam. Therefore, a flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Thursday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-021330-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0056.210902T2320Z-210905T1300Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210902T2320Z.210903T1800Z.210905T0100Z.NO/
816 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* From Thursday evening to Sunday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 63.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 69.5 feet early Friday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 68 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs and
cattle should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$673
WGUS84 KBMX 021516
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1016 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter 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 this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-030330-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0056.210903T0500Z-210904T1600Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210903T0500Z.210903T1200Z.210904T0400Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* From late tonight to late Saturday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 66.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 68.4 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$414
WGUS84 KBMX 030325
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1025 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Friday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-031530-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0056.210903T0519Z-210904T1330Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210903T0519Z.210903T1200Z.210904T0130Z.NO/
1025 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 10:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 67.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 68.3 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 68 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs and
cattle should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
75/Linhares780
WGUS84 KBMX 031432
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
932 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter 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 this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-040245-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-210904T0600Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210903T1800Z.210903T1800Z.210903T1800Z.NO/
932 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 67.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 68.0 feet
this afternoon and then fall to 67.0 feet early Saturday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$803
WGUS84 KBMX 040027
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
727 PM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.The Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam has fallen below
flood stage, so the flood warning has been cancelled.
ALC063-065-091-119-040130-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-210904T0027Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.210903T1712Z.210903T1715Z.210903T1717Z.NO/
727 PM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and
Dam has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 67.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 47.7 feet Wednesday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
40/SizemoreThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 8:36 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Marengo, Sumter | 4 days |
| Aug 30, 11:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Perry, Sumter | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 1:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Pike | 45 min |
| Aug 30, 2:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Pike | 39 min |
| Aug 30, 2:53 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Cherokee | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 3:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Macon | 49 min |
| Aug 30, 3:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Macon | 44 min |
| Aug 30, 3:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Lee, Macon | 14 min |
| Aug 30, 4:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Lee, Tallapoosa | 38 min |
| Aug 30, 4:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Chambers, Clay, Randolph | 49 min |
| Aug 30, 5:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Cleburne, Randolph | 52 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.