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River Flood Warning 68, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Jun 22, 2021, 9:50 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Alabama. It was in force for 49 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2021, 9:50 AM CDT (14:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 24, 2021, 10:22 AM CDT
- In force
- 49 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Baldwin County, AL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:52 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 Styx River near Elsanor (STXA1). The gauge peaked at 12.71 ft at Jun 23, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 7 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 17 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02377570, 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.
052
WGUS44 KMOB 221450
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
950 AM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following river in Alabama...
Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.
For the Styx River...including Elsanor...Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC003-231115-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0068.210622T1450Z-210623T1109Z/
/STXA1.1.ER.210620T0000Z.210623T0000Z.210623T0508Z.NO/
950 AM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Styx River Near Elsanor.
* From this morning to tomorrow morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 12.6 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, residents downstream at Seminole Landing
should be alert to possible flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3063 8758 3060 8747 3050 8742 3050 8746
3053 8752 3057 8753 3061 8759
$$6 follow-up statements
529
WGUS84 KMOB 230218
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
918 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.
For the Styx River...including Elsanor...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC003-231200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210623T1200Z/
/STXA1.1.ER.210620T0000Z.210623T0100Z.210623T0600Z.NO/
918 PM CDT Tue Jun 22 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Styx River Near Elsanor.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to below 7 feet by early Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Residents downstream at Seminole Landing
should be alert to possible flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3063 8758 3060 8747 3050 8742 3050 8746
3053 8752 3057 8753 3061 8759
$$367
WGUS84 KMOB 231031
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
531 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.
For the Styx River...including Elsanor...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.
&&
ALC003-232130-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210623T2125Z/
/STXA1.1.ER.210620T0000Z.210623T1000Z.210623T1525Z.NO/
531 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Styx River Near Elsanor.
* Until late this afternoon.
* At 5:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 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 12.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 4.1 feet early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Residents downstream at Seminole Landing
should be alert to possible flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3063 8758 3060 8747 3050 8742 3050 8746
3053 8752 3057 8753 3061 8759
$$170
WGUS84 KMOB 231545
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1045 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.
For the Styx River...including Elsanor...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC003-240630-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210624T0630Z/
/STXA1.1.ER.210620T0000Z.210623T1500Z.210624T0030Z.NO/
1045 AM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Styx River Near Elsanor.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 4.4 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Residents downstream at Seminole Landing
should be alert to possible flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3063 8758 3060 8747 3050 8742 3050 8746
3053 8752 3057 8753 3061 8759
$$
JEH659
WGUS84 KMOB 231954
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
254 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.
For the Styx River...including Elsanor...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.
&&
ALC003-241715-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210624T1715Z/
/STXA1.1.ER.210620T0000Z.210624T0000Z.210624T1115Z.NO/
254 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Styx River Near Elsanor.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is currently at its forecasted crest of 12.7
feet. The river is expected to very slowly fall to below flood
stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Residents downstream at Seminole Landing
should be alert to possible flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3063 8758 3060 8747 3050 8742 3050 8746
3053 8752 3057 8753 3061 8759
$$
JEH245
WGUS84 KMOB 240105
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
805 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Alabama...
Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.
For the Styx River...including Elsanor...Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
&&
ALC003-250115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210625T0400Z/
/STXA1.1.ER.210620T0000Z.210623T2300Z.210624T2200Z.NO/
805 PM CDT Wed Jun 23 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Styx River Near Elsanor.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 4.4 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, residents downstream at Seminole Landing
should be alert to possible flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3063 8758 3060 8747 3050 8742 3050 8746
3053 8752 3057 8753 3061 8759
$$237
WGUS84 KMOB 241522
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1022 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.
ALC003-241630-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-210624T1522Z/
/STXA1.1.ER.210620T0000Z.210623T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1022 AM CDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Styx River Near Elsanor has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Styx River Near Elsanor.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.0 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3063 8758 3060 8747 3050 8742 3050 8746
3053 8752 3057 8753 3061 8759
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 7:33 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Mobile | 3 hr |
| Jun 21, 8:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 104 min |
| Jun 21, 8:18 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 17 hr |
| Jun 21, 10:09 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 5 hr |
| Jun 21, 10:32 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 47 min | |
| Jun 22, 2:34 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 56 min | |
| Jun 22, 3:20 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 55 min | |
| Jun 22, 3:40 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 65 min | |
| Jun 22, 7:09 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 66 min | |
| Jun 22, 8:28 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 92 min | |
| Jun 22, 9:48 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 25 hr |
| Jun 22, 9:57 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 33 min | |
| Jun 22, 10:16 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 29 min | |
| Jun 22, 1:42 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 18 min | |
| Jun 22, 1:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 27 min |
| Jun 22, 2:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Mobile | 30 min |
| Jun 22, 2:02 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 28 min | |
| Jun 22, 4:31 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 3 hr |
| Jun 22, 5:13 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 52 min | |
| Jun 22, 5:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Baldwin | 39 min |
| Jun 22, 5:37 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 3 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.