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River Flood Warning 18, NWS Huntsville, AL
NWS Huntsville, AL issued this river flood warning at Sep 19, 2021, 8:23 AM CDT for Jackson County, Madison County, Marshall County, Alabama. It took effect at Sep 19, 2021, 4:19 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 19, 2021, 8:23 AM CDT (13:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 19, 2021, 4:19 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 23, 2021, 8:09 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- 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 13:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Paint Rock River (AL) near Woodville (WDVA1). The gauge peaked at 19.96 ft at Sep 21, 2021, 12:00 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.
615 WGUS44 KHUN 191323 FLWHUN BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Huntsville AL 823 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 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. && ALC071-089-095-200130- /O.NEW.KHUN.FL.W.0018.210920T1200Z-210922T0120Z/ /WDVA1.1.ER.210920T1200Z.210921T0000Z.210921T1920Z.NO/ 823 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a * Flood Warning for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * From Monday morning to Tuesday evening. * At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 4.2 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 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. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ 70/DD
14 follow-up statements
835 WGUS44 KHUN 191849 FLWHUN BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Huntsville AL 149 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-200700- /O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0018.210919T2119Z-210922T2000Z/ /WDVA1.2.ER.210919T2119Z.210920T1800Z.210922T1400Z.NO/ 149 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration until Wednesday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 1:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 20.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Portions of Alabama State Highway 65 are closed due to high water. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.5 feet on 12/28/1942. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ GH
395 WGUS84 KHUN 200105 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 805 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 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. && ALC071-089-095-201315- /O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210922T2000Z/ /WDVA1.2.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0000Z.210922T1400Z.NO/ 805 PM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.9 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Portions of Alabama State Highway 65 are closed due to high water. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 12/18/1961. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ 25
450 WGUS84 KHUN 201015 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 515 AM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-202215- /O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210922T2000Z/ /WDVA1.2.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0000Z.210922T1400Z.NO/ 515 AM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 5:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.2 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM CDT Monday was 17.2 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Portions of Alabama State Highway 65 are closed due to high water. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 12/18/1961. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ AMP
092 WGUS84 KHUN 201333 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 833 AM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-210145- /O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210923T0036Z/ /WDVA1.2.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0600Z.210922T1836Z.NO/ 833 AM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until Wednesday evening. * At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.7 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Monday was 17.7 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Portions of Alabama State Highway 65 are closed due to high water. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 12/18/1961. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ GH
796
WGUS84 KHUN 210113
FLSHUN
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
813 PM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tennessee...
Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and
Marshall Counties.
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
Elk River above Fayetteville affecting Lincoln and Franklin TN
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ALC089-211300-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210921T1249Z/
/BSBA1.3.ER.210919T2138Z.210920T1415Z.210921T0649Z.NR/
813 PM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Flint River at Brownsboro.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM CDT Monday was 22.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.9 feet Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flood yards on the
downstream side of the Brownsboro Road bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.8
feet on 11/24/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3476 8649 3475 8638 3461 8639 3447 8647
3454 8655
$$
ALC071-089-095-211315-
/O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210922T2230Z/
/WDVA1.2.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0600Z.210922T1630Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 19.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Portions of Alabama State Highway 65 are
closed due to high water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0
feet on 12/18/1961.
&&
LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653
$$
TNC051-103-211315-
/O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210921T1848Z/
/FYTT1.2.ER.210919T2308Z.210920T1545Z.210921T1248Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Mon Sep 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Elk River above Fayetteville.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 PM CDT Monday was 21.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 20.7 feet, Flood waters reach the City Pumping Station
in Fayetteville.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7
feet on 03/24/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3517 8651 3509 8650 3503 8683 3513 8683
$$
MA881 WGUS84 KHUN 211431 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 931 AM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-220245- /O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/ /WDVA1.2.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210923T1200Z.NO/ 931 AM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until early Thursday afternoon. * At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.7 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 8.0 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Portions of Alabama State Highway 65 are closed due to high water. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 04/04/2000. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ 09
556 WGUS84 KHUN 220111 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 811 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-221315- /O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/ /WDVA1.2.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210923T1200Z.NO/ 811 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until early Thursday afternoon. * At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.1 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 7.9 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water is covering Alabama State Route 65 about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.1 feet on 03/30/1975. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ MA
660 WGUS84 KHUN 220211 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 911 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 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... Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-221415- /O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/ /WDVA1.2.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210923T1200Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT Tue Sep 21 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until early Thursday afternoon. * At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.0 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 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 7.9 feet Sunday 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 19.0 feet on 12/07/1971. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ MA
825 WGUS84 KHUN 221026 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 526 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-222230- /O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210923T1800Z/ /WDVA1.1.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210923T1200Z.NO/ 526 AM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until early tomorrow afternoon. * At 5:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.9 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.9 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water is covering Alabama State Route 65 about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 12/04/1983. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$ AMP
891 WGUS84 KHUN 230031 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 731 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River near Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-231245- /O.EXT.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210924T1800Z/ /WDVA1.1.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210924T1200Z.NO/ 731 PM CDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until early Friday afternoon. * At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 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 Wednesday was 19.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 8.6 feet Monday 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 17.4 feet on 01/02/1979. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$
472 WGUS84 KHUN 231235 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL Issued by National Weather Service Morristown TN 735 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-240045- /O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210924T1800Z/ /WDVA1.1.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210924T1200Z.NO/ 735 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until early tomorrow afternoon. * At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 19.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.6 feet Monday evening. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands. * Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water is covering Alabama State Route 65 about two miles north of U.S. Highway 72. Several County Roads in Paint Rock Valley are flooded...including Jackson County Road 20. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$
379 WGUS84 KHUN 231412 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL Issued by National Weather Service Morristown TN 912 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-240215- /O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210924T1800Z/ /WDVA1.1.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210924T1200Z.NO/ 912 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until early tomorrow afternoon. * At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$
370 WGUS84 KHUN 231519 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL Issued by National Weather Service Morristown TN 1019 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ALC071-089-095-240330- /O.CON.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210924T1800Z/ /WDVA1.1.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210924T2230Z.NO/ 1019 AM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville. * Until early tomorrow afternoon. * At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$
853 WGUS84 KHUN 240109 FLSHUN Flood Statement National Weather Service Huntsville AL 809 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River near Woodville affecting Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties. ALC071-089-095-240215- /O.CAN.KHUN.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210924T0109Z/ /WDVA1.1.ER.210920T0019Z.210921T0500Z.210923T2052Z.NO/ 809 PM CDT Thu Sep 23 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 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.4 feet Tuesday evening. && LAT...LON 3491 8628 3489 8606 3442 8637 3450 8653 $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Huntsville, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Sep 19, 6:43 AM CDT, 1 hour 40 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 19, 6:43 AM CDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 643 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 .UPDATE... For 12Z TAFS. && .NEAR TERM...(Today) Issued at 316 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 A significant threat for flash flooding will exist across the Tennessee Valley as multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected to develop again today. This activity will be tied to a slow moving trough/area of low pressure across the lower-Mississippi Valley. Multiple shortwaves will rotate northward along the eastern edge of this feature, with a convergence axis of sorts likely setting up along the Interstate 65 corridor. Deep southerly flow will continue to reinforce a tropical air mass across the Tennessee Valley, with PWATs progged to peak around 2", well within the 95th percentile per the BMX/OHX sounding climatologies. Thus, we expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to redevelop rather quickly by early to mid morning and persist throughout the day. Current radar depicts numerous showers already developing across the area, with radar estimated rainfall rates up to 3-4"/hr. The environmental setup checks many of the boxes you'd want for a higher-end flash flooding threat. Namely, deep tropical moisture in place, with a weak convergence boundary to focus this moisture and a low level jet nosing into central/northern Alabama to provide some added support. The mean southerly flow will be parallel to this boundary, with storm motion vectors around 10 kts or less. The environment also features somewhat modest (but sufficient) instability to sustain updrafts, with a deep warm cloud layer favoring highly efficient rain-producing storms. Compounding the flash flood threat will be extremely saturated soils from the recent heavy rainfall events over the last couple of days. This has significantly increased our sensitivity to additional heavy rainfall -- most notably along the I-65 corridor and portions of northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. In short, this is quickly becoming a dangerous setup for flash flooding due to the combination of the current environmental parameters and antecedent soil conditions which will make flash flooding much more likely. Finally, we need to address how much rain is possible in a setup like this. Hi-res guidance has had a good handle on the heavy rainfall potential for the last couple of days and are in decent agreement regarding the timing of convective development today (09z to 21z) and where the greatest swath of rainfall will occur (along and near the convergence boundary). The environment will easily support hourly rainfall totals of 1-2", with 6 hours totals exceeding 3" in some areas. Our official QPF forecast for the entire area today is 1-3" of rain, but it needs to be stressed that in locations where training occurs, rainfall totals in the 3-5" range will be more common, with localized higher amounts. Our biggest areas of concern will be areas along the I-65 corridor that saw some significant rainfall yesterday, but in this setup, a significant flash flooding threat can materialize very quickly anywhere in our area. Please make sure you have multiple ways to get warnings today and use extra caution if you're out on the roads! .SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Wednesday) Issued at 316 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 The main change to the forecast during this window was an extension of the Flash Flood Watch through 7 PM Monday. Otherwise, the forecast remains on track for widespread showers and thunderstorms and a significant threat for flash flooding persisting into Monday and potentially Tuesday. For tonight, we expect a gradual diminishing of convection by the late evening hours as the initial shortwave trough lifts to the north. However, by early Monday morning and into the day, we'll see convection redevelop quickly as the center of the low begins to pivot to the northeast. Expect yet another shortwave to traverse the area and subsequently spark widespread showers and storms. Once again, the combination of the storm environment and the antecedent saturated soils will create a potentially dangerous setup for additional flash flooding as another 1 to 3 inches of rainfall will be possible. Our one saving grace may be another lull in the action Monday night into Tuesday morning as the initial area of low pressure shifts northeast into the Ohio Valley. However, our attention will quickly turn to an amplifying longwave trough over the Mid South that will push a cold front into the area Tuesday afternoon/evening into Tuesday night. This feature will generate one final round of showers and thunderstorms that will likely linger into the morning hours on Wednesday. Finally, a cooler and drier air mass will work its way into the region by Wednesday afternoon, bringing an end to our precipitation chances and the heavy rainfall/flooding threat. However, it should be noted that the multiple days of heavy rainfall will also create rises on area rivers, creeks, and streams -- and it seems plausible that river flooding issues may persist well into next week even after all the rain has tapered off. .LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Saturday) Issued at 316 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 Behind the cold front on Wednesday night, Autumn will be in full swing. A much-welcomed cold and dry air mass will filter in from the northwest and will drop our temperatures to lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Thursday, persistent cold air advection will limit our warming potential, despite abundant sunshine. High temperatures will be in the low 70s, but some areas may struggle to break out of the 60s. The shortwave trough will remain in place over the Midwest through late this week and finally lift into the Northeast on Friday and Saturday. Gradually increasing thicknesses aloft will allow high temperatures to warm into the mid 70s by the weekend. All around a pleasant end to this forecast period as the TN Valley dries out after our super soaking earlier in the week. && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Monday morning) Issued at 643 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 A very pessimistic forecast as MVFR to IFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period as widespread showers and storms will impact both terminals. SHRA will increase in coverage throughout the morning, with TSRA becoming more predominant by the afternoon. Expect heavy rainfall that may lead to ponding of water on runways. AWWs may be needed for lightning and gusty winds in any thunderstorms. Coverage of showers will decrease late tonight, but think low stratus and light fog/mist will continue through the remainder of the period. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...Flash Flood Watch through Monday evening for ALZ001>010-016. TN...Flash Flood Watch through Monday evening for TNZ076-096-097. && NEAR TERM...AMP.24 SHORT TERM...AMP.24 LONG TERM...30 AVIATION...AMP.24 For more information please visit our website at weather.gov/huntsville.
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 19, 4:08 AM CDT, 4 hours 15 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Huntsville AL 408 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-200015- Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan- Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN- 408 AM CDT Sun Sep 19 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight... A significant threat for flash flooding is expected to develop across the Tennessee Valley today as widespread showers and thunderstorms will produce multiple rounds of heavy rainfall across the region. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 7 PM Monday. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday... Periods of heavy showers and storms are expected to develop across the region Monday and Tuesday and a threat for flash flooding will persist into early this week. Additionally, rises on rivers, creeks, and streams are expected and minor flooding will be possible. This activity will become more scattered in nature on Wednesday and taper off by Wednesday evening as a cold front sweeps through the area. .SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT... Activation of storm spotters and emergency management personnel is not anticipated at this time.
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Everything else NWS Huntsville, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 4:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | Jackson | 3 hr |
| Sep 19, 7:25 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | Madison, Marshall | 3 hr |
| Sep 19, 7:29 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HUN | Jackson | 9 hr |
| Sep 19, 8:27 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | HUN | Madison | 41 hr |
| Sep 19, 10:18 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HUN | Madison, Marshall | 6 hr |
| Sep 19, 10:59 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HUN | Madison, Morgan | 5 hr |
| Sep 19, 12:49 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HUN | Limestone, Morgan | 3 hr |
| Sep 19, 1:13 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | HUN | Madison, Marshall, Morgan | 3 hr |
| Sep 19, 3:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | HUN | Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan | 6 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.