Alert archive / Alabama / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 25, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 1, 2021, 10:04 AM CDT for Dallas County, Monroe County, Wilcox County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 1, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 56 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 1, 2021, 10:04 AM CDT (15:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 1, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2021, 8:39 PM CDT
- In force
- 56 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Dallas County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Wilcox County, AL
The radar
The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Alabama River near Miller's Ferry (MRFA1). The gauge peaked at 66.53 ft at Apr 2, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 61 ft
- Minor stage
- 66 ft
- Moderate stage
- 80 ft
- Major stage
- 83 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02427506, 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.
814
WGUS44 KMOB 011504
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1004 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Wilcox, Monroe and
Dallas Counties.
For the Alabama River...including Millers Ferry Dam, Claiborne Dam...
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/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC047-099-131-021545-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0025.210401T1800Z-210405T0326Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.210401T1800Z.210403T1800Z.210404T2125Z.NO/
1004 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 65.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon. The river is then forecast to continue rising to a
crest of 67.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. It is then expected
to fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet, Millers Ferry Park begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
3184 8756 3215 8749
$$
JEH5 follow-up statements
455
WGUS84 KMOB 020142
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
842 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Wilcox, Monroe and
Dallas Counties.
For the Alabama River...including Millers Ferry Dam, Claiborne Dam...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC047-099-131-030145-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210405T1330Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.210401T2255Z.210403T1800Z.210405T0730Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 66.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 66.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 67.0 feet
early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet, Millers Ferry Park begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
3184 8756 3215 8749
$$400
WGUS84 KMOB 021529
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1029 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Wilcox, Monroe and
Dallas Counties.
For the Alabama River...including Millers Ferry Dam, Claiborne Dam...
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/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC047-099-131-031530-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210405T1840Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.210401T2255Z.210404T0600Z.210405T1240Z.NO/
1029 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 66.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM CDT Friday was 66.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 67.0 feet
early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet, Millers Ferry Park begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 67.0
feet on 03/09/1983.
&&
LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
3184 8756 3215 8749
$$817
WGUS84 KMOB 030142
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
842 PM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Wilcox, Monroe and
Dallas Counties.
For the Alabama River...including Millers Ferry Dam, Claiborne Dam...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC047-099-131-040145-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210405T0645Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.210401T2255Z.210404T0000Z.210405T0045Z.NO/
842 PM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 66.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM CDT Friday was 66.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 66.7 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
evening.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet, Millers Ferry Park begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
3184 8756 3215 8749
$$793
WGUS84 KMOB 031411
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
911 AM CDT Sat Apr 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Wilcox, Monroe and
Dallas Counties.
For the Alabama River...including Millers Ferry Dam, Claiborne Dam...
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/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC047-099-131-041200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210404T1200Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.210401T2255Z.210402T0915Z.210404T0600Z.NO/
911 AM CDT Sat Apr 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 65.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by late
this morning and continue rising to a crest of 66.2 feet by this
afternoon. The river is then expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 68.0 feet, Millers Ferry Park begins to flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
3184 8756 3215 8749
$$
JEH775
WGUS84 KMOB 040139
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
839 PM CDT Sat Apr 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam affecting Wilcox, Monroe and
Dallas Counties.
ALC047-099-131-040245-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210404T0139Z/
/MRFA1.1.ER.210401T2255Z.210402T0915Z.210403T0622Z.NO/
839 PM CDT Sat Apr 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Alabama River Near Millers Ferry Dam.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 65.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 65.5 feet
just after midnight tonight.
&&
LAT...LON 3215 8726 3205 8719 3203 8732 3184 8738
3184 8756 3215 8749
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2:24 AM CDT | Freeze Warning | MOB | Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Monroe and 2 more | 29 hr |
| Apr 1, 3:16 PM CDT | Frost Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Covington, Escambia, Mobile | 17 hr |
| Apr 1, 3:16 PM CDT | Freeze Watch | MOB | Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Monroe and 2 more | 17 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.