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River Flood Warning 17, NWS Huntsville, AL
NWS Huntsville, AL issued this river flood warning at Aug 31, 2021, 9:38 AM CDT for Jackson County, Madison County, Marshall County, Alabama. It took effect at Aug 31, 2021, 11:31 PM CDT. It was in force for 55 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 31, 2021, 9:38 AM CDT (14:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 31, 2021, 11:31 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 3, 2021, 6:16 AM CDT
- In force
- 55 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Huntsville, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Jackson County, AL, Madison County, AL, Marshall County, AL
The radar
The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:39 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 Paint Rock River (AL) near Woodville (WDVA1). The gauge peaked at 17.16 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 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 03574500, 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.
872
WGUS44 KHUN 311438
FLWHUN
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
938 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The National Weather Service in Huntsville AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
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.
&&
ALC071-089-095-010245-
/O.NEW.KHUN.FL.W.0017.210901T0431Z-210903T0533Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T0431Z.210902T0000Z.210902T2332Z.NO/
938 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* From this evening to early Friday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.9 feet and rising.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 18.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water is covering Alabama State Route 65
about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in
Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0
feet on 12/02/2019.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 4.9 Tue 9 am CDT 17.0 16.8 12.2
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
BCC9 follow-up statements
190
WGUS84 KHUN 312318
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
618 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Paint Rock River near Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
For the PAINT ROCK RIVER...including Woodville...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 615 AM CDT.
&&
ALC071-089-095-011130-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0017.210901T0431Z-210903T0532Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T0431Z.210902T0000Z.210902T2332Z.NO/
618 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* From this evening to early Friday morning.
* At 6:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 18.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water is covering Alabama State Route 65
about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in
Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0
feet on 04/09/1938.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 12.4 Tue 6 pm CDT 18.0 14.9 9.7
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
25730
WGUS84 KHUN 010834
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
334 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Paint Rock River near Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
For the PAINT ROCK RIVER...including Woodville...Minor 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.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 345 PM CDT.
&&
ALC071-089-095-012045-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210903T0533Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T0957Z.210902T0000Z.210903T0115Z.NO/
334 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 3:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 18.0 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water is covering Alabama State Route 65
about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in
Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0
feet on 04/09/1938.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 13.5 Wed 3 am CDT 17.9 13.7 7.4
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
JMS024
WGUS84 KHUN 011430
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
930 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
For the PAINT ROCK RIVER...including Woodville...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM CDT.
&&
ALC071-089-095-020230-
/O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210903T0533Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T1647Z.210902T0600Z.210902T1840Z.NO/
930 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 16.0 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along
the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9
feet on 03/29/2021.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 14.5 Wed 9 am CDT 15.7 12.7 8.7
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
McCoy672
WGUS84 KHUN 020129
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
829 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
For the PAINT ROCK RIVER...including Woodville...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 830 AM CDT.
&&
ALC071-089-095-021330-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210903T0215Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T1710Z.210902T0600Z.210902T2015Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along
the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5
feet on 01/17/1997.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 16.1 Wed 8 pm CDT 14.5 10.4 7.2
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
AMP985
WGUS84 KHUN 020646
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
146 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Paint Rock River near Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
For the PAINT ROCK RIVER...including Woodville...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 145 PM CDT.
&&
ALC071-089-095-021900-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210903T0840Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T1710Z.210902T1000Z.210903T0240Z.NO/
146 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 1:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:00 AM CDT Thursday was 16.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet
early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along
the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.9
feet on 02/19/1940.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 16.7 Thu 1 am CDT 14.5 11.7 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
JMS093
WGUS84 KHUN 021532
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1032 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Paint Rock River near Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
For the PAINT ROCK RIVER...including Woodville...Minor 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.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.
&&
ALC071-089-095-030345-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210905T2347Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T1710Z.210902T1800Z.210905T1747Z.NO/
1032 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 17.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water is covering Alabama State Route 65
about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in
Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 09/26/1975.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 17.1 Thu 10 am CD 17.3 16.7 15.0
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
30999
WGUS84 KHUN 030045
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
745 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
ALC071-089-095-031245-
/O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210905T2347Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T1710Z.210902T1530Z.210905T0500Z.NO/
745 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 17.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning and continue falling to 6.4 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along
the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7
feet on 11/29/1984.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 16.8 Thu 7 pm CDT 16.4 15.4 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
73453
WGUS84 KHUN 030204
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
904 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Paint Rock River near Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ALC071-089-095-031415-
/O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210905T2347Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T1710Z.210902T1530Z.210905T0500Z.NO/
904 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 17.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning and continue falling to 6.4 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along
the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7
feet on 11/29/1984.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 16.8 Thu 7 pm CDT 16.4 15.4 13.0
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
73179
WGUS84 KHUN 031116
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
616 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
ALC071-089-095-031230-
/O.CAN.KHUN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210903T1116Z/
/WDVA1.1.ER.210901T1710Z.210902T1530Z.210903T0950Z.NO/
616 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.6 feet early
Wednesday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Paint Rock River
Woodville 15.0 14.7 Fri 6 am CDT 11.3 9.7 8.7
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
RSBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Huntsville, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 7:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | Marshall | 35 min |
| Aug 30, 7:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HUN | DeKalb | 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.