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River Flood Warning 46, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at May 4, 2021, 8:15 PM CDT for Escambia County, Florida; Baldwin County, Alabama. It took effect at May 6, 2021, 12:42 AM CDT. It was in force for 20 min.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 4, 2021, 8:15 PM CDT (01:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 6, 2021, 12:42 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 6, 2021, 1:02 AM CDT
- In force
- 20 min
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Baldwin County, AL, Escambia County, FL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Perdido River near Barrineau Park (BRPF1). The gauge peaked at 8.00 ft at May 6, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 19 ft
- Major stage
- 26 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02376500, 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.
495
WGUS44 KMOB 050115
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
815 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida...
Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Baldwin and Escambia
Counties.
For the Perdido River...including Barrineau Park...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.
&&
ALC003-FLC033-060115-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0046.210506T0542Z-210507T0743Z/
/BRPF1.1.ER.210506T0542Z.210506T1200Z.210507T0142Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Perdido River Near Barrineau Park.
* From late Wednesday night to late Thursday night.
* At 6:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 2.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning to a crest of 13.9 feet Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, River begins to leave its banks at the
parking lot of Adventures Perdido River. Begins to threaten
several permanently parked travel trailers.
&&
LAT...LON 3080 8761 3080 8756 3065 8737 3051 8744
3052 8746 3064 8740
$$3 follow-up statements
010
WGUS84 KMOB 050835
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
335 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Florida...
Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Baldwin and Escambia
Counties.
For the Perdido River...including Barrineau Park...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC003-FLC033-060845-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0046.210506T0448Z-210507T0600Z/
/BRPF1.1.ER.210506T0448Z.210506T1200Z.210507T0000Z.NO/
335 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Perdido River Near Barrineau Park.
* From this evening to late Thursday night.
* At 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 13.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, River begins to leave its banks at the
parking lot of Adventures Perdido River. Begins to threaten
several permanently parked travel trailers.
&&
LAT...LON 3080 8761 3080 8756 3065 8737 3051 8744
3052 8746 3064 8740
$$
10529
WGUS84 KMOB 051502
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1002 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Florida...
Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Baldwin and Escambia
Counties.
For the Perdido River...including Barrineau Park...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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.
&&
ALC003-FLC033-061515-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0046.210506T1000Z-210507T0000Z/
/BRPF1.1.ER.210506T1000Z.210506T1200Z.210506T1800Z.NO/
1002 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Perdido River Near Barrineau Park.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 13.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, River begins to leave its banks at the
parking lot of Adventures Perdido River. Begins to threaten
several permanently parked travel trailers.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3
feet on 07/28/1985.
&&
LAT...LON 3080 8761 3080 8756 3065 8737 3051 8744
3052 8746 3064 8740
$$816
WGUS84 KMOB 060602
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
102 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...Florida...
Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Baldwin and Escambia
Counties.
ALC003-FLC033-060715-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0046.210506T1000Z-210506T0602Z/
/BRPF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
102 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Perdido River Near Barrineau Park has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Perdido River Near Barrineau Park.
* At 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is no longer expected to reach flood stage.
The river is now expected to rise to a crest of 10.3 feet this
afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3080 8761 3080 8756 3065 8737 3051 8744
3052 8746 3064 8740
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 8:10 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Okaloosa | 48 hr |
| May 4, 8:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 68 min |
| May 4, 9:49 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Santa Rosa | 4 hr |
| May 5, 12:35 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Escambia | 4 hr |
| May 5, 1:50 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 6 hr |
| May 5, 2:45 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Santa Rosa | 4 hr |
| May 5, 7:43 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 6 hr |
| May 5, 1:44 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Escambia | 3 hr |
| May 4, 7:26 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| May 4, 7:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington, Escambia | 62 min |
| May 4, 7:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 57 min |
| May 4, 7:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MOB | Covington, Crenshaw | 32 min |
| May 4, 8:20 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 6 hr |
| May 4, 8:28 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin | 6 hr |
| May 4, 8:36 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 6 hr |
| May 4, 9:41 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 94 min | |
| May 5, 2:27 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 23 hr |
| May 5, 2:30 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 22 hr |
| May 5, 2:50 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 85 min | |
| May 5, 6:29 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 46 min |
| May 5, 7:07 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 3 hr |
| May 5, 7:19 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 86 min | |
| May 5, 8:00 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox | 7 days |
| May 5, 8:00 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Dallas, Monroe, Wilcox | 4 days |
| May 5, 8:31 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 59 min | |
| May 5, 8:57 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 4 hr |
| May 5, 12:02 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 88 min | |
| May 5, 1:24 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 96 min |
| May 5, 1:26 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 64 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.