Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 12, NWS Huntsville, AL
NWS Huntsville, AL issued this river flood warning at Mar 30, 2021, 9:31 AM CDT for Madison County, Alabama. It took effect at Mar 31, 2021, 6:37 PM CDT. It was in force for 17 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 30, 2021, 9:31 AM CDT (14:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2021, 6:37 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 1, 2021, 11:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Huntsville, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Madison County, AL
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Flint River (AL) at Brownsboro (BSBA1). The gauge peaked at 19.15 ft at Apr 1, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 19 ft
- Major stage
- 22 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03575100, 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.
435
WGUS44 KHUN 301431
FLWHUN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
931 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The National Weather Service in Huntsville AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
For the FLINT RIVER...including Chase, Brownsboro...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM CDT.
&&
ALC089-310245-
/O.NEW.KHUN.FL.W.0012.210401T0600Z-210401T2218Z/
/BSBA1.1.ER.210401T0600Z.210401T1200Z.210401T1617Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* From late Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water floods a large field on the upstream
left bank and is flooding large portions of the downstream left
bank.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 01/15/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$
308 follow-up statements
248
WGUS84 KHUN 301946
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
246 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
For the FLINT RIVER...including Chase, Brownsboro...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.
&&
ALC089-310800-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0012.210401T0600Z-210401T2217Z/
/BSBA1.1.ER.210401T0600Z.210401T1200Z.210401T1617Z.NO/
246 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* From late Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water floods a large field on the upstream
left bank and is flooding large portions of the downstream left
bank.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 01/15/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$
30967
WGUS84 KHUN 310142
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
842 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
For the FLINT RIVER...including Brownsboro...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ALC089-311345-
/O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0012.210401T0600Z-210401T2217Z/
/BSBA1.1.ER.210401T0600Z.210401T1200Z.210401T1617Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* From late Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water floods a large field on the upstream
left bank and is flooding large portions of the downstream left
bank.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 01/15/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$
09624
WGUS84 KHUN 311238
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
738 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
For the FLINT RIVER...including Chase, Brownsboro...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ALC089-010045-
/O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0012.210401T0600Z-210401T2217Z/
/BSBA1.1.ER.210401T0600Z.210401T1200Z.210401T1617Z.NO/
738 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* From late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* At 6:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water floods a large field on the upstream
left bank and is flooding large portions of the downstream left
bank.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 01/15/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$419
WGUS44 KHUN 311355
FLWHUN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
855 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
For the FLINT RIVER...including Chase, Brownsboro...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ALC089-010200-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0012.210331T2337Z-210402T0630Z/
/BSBA1.2.ER.210331T2337Z.210401T1200Z.210402T0030Z.NO/
855 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* From this evening to late Thursday night.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 19.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards on the
downstream side of the Brownsboro Road bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0
feet on 02/13/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$585
WGUS84 KHUN 010121
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
821 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
For the FLINT RIVER...including Brownsboro...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 830 AM CDT.
&&
ALC089-011330-
/O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210402T0630Z/
/BSBA1.2.ER.210331T2231Z.210401T1200Z.210402T0030Z.NO/
821 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards on the
downstream side of the Brownsboro Road bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0
feet on 02/13/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$
12161
WGUS84 KHUN 010910
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
410 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
For the FLINT RIVER...including Chase, Brownsboro...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ALC089-012115-
/O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210402T0630Z/
/BSBA1.2.ER.210331T2231Z.210401T0815Z.210402T0030Z.NO/
410 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* Until late tonight.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:30 AM CDT Thursday was 19.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 9.8 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards on the
downstream side of the Brownsboro Road bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0
feet on 02/13/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$
GH713
WGUS84 KHUN 011405
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
905 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
For the FLINT RIVER...including Chase, Brownsboro...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ALC089-020215-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210402T0249Z/
/BSBA1.1.ER.210331T2231Z.210401T0930Z.210401T2049Z.NO/
905 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 AM CDT Thursday was 19.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage and is expected
to continue falling below the action stage of 15.0 feet this
evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards on the
downstream side of the Brownsboro Road bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.4
feet on 12/23/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$
Kula097
WGUS84 KHUN 011650
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1150 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
ALC089-011800-
/O.CAN.KHUN.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210401T1650Z/
/BSBA1.1.ER.210331T2231Z.210401T0930Z.210401T2049Z.NO/
1150 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Flint River at Brownsboro has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling today, and
will fall below the action stage of 15.0 feet this evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Huntsville, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 10:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HUN | Lawrence | 70 hr |
| Mar 30, 12:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | HUN | Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale and 5 more | 23 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.