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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Mobile, AL

February 19, 2021Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 19, 2021, 4:08 PM CST for Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 19, 2021, 4:08 PM CST (22:08 UTC)
Expired: Feb 23, 2021, 7:12 AM CST
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS Mobile, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Mobile County, AL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:07 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 Bayou Sara at Saraland (SARA1).

Action stage: 3 ft
Minor stage: 4 ft
Moderate stage: 5 ft
Major stage: 7.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02470805, 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.

067 
WGUS44 KMOB 192208
FLWMOB

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
408 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...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.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC097-201015-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0008.210219T2208Z-000000T0000Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210224T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
408 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 3:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:00 PM CST Friday was 4.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood 
  stage between 4.5 to 4.7 feet until further notice.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Street flooding east of the railroad becomes 
  widespread.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

JEH

8 follow-up statements

638 
WGUS84 KMOB 200134
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
734 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

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.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC097-201345-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210224T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
734 PM CST Fri Feb 19 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage and 
  steady at 4.5 feet through Saturday, then slowly rise to 4.7 feet 
  by Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, street flooding east of the railroad becomes 
  widespread.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

633 
WGUS84 KMOB 201459
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
859 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC097-210300-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210224T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
859 AM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:00 PM CST Friday was 4.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage and 
  steady at 4.5 feet through Sunday morning, then slowly rise to 4.9 
  feet by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Street flooding east of the railroad becomes 
  widespread.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

JEH

914 
WGUS84 KMOB 210119
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
719 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Minor flooding is 
occurring and forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC097-211800-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210224T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
719 PM CST Sat Feb 20 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:00 PM CST Saturday, February 20, the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:00 PM CST Saturday, was 4.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to slowly rise to 4.9 feet by 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Street flooding east of the railroad becomes 
  widespread.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

JLH

360 
WGUS84 KMOB 211706
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1106 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC097-220515-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210223T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:00 PM CST Friday, February 19 the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:00 PM CST Saturday, was 4.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood 
  stage at 4.8 feet.
* Impact...At 5 feet, street flooding east of the railroad becomes 
  widespread.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

962 
WGUS84 KMOB 220138
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
738 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC097-221345-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210223T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
738 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:00 PM CST Friday, February 19 the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood 
  stage at 4.9 feet.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Street flooding east of the railroad becomes 
  widespread.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 4.8 
  feet on 04/30/2020.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

JFP

030 
WGUS84 KMOB 221757
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1157 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC097-230600-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210223T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CST Monday, February 22 the stage was estimated to be 
  near 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.9 feet 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Street flooding east of the railroad becomes 
  widespread.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

086 
WGUS84 KMOB 230050
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
650 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

For the Bayou Sara...including Saraland...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All 
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob.  Click 
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC097-231800-
/O.CON.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210223T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
650 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:00 PM CST Friday, February 19 the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.9 feet 
  just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Street flooding east of the railroad becomes 
  widespread.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

MM

043 
WGUS84 KMOB 231312
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
712 AM CST Tue Feb 23 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County.

ALC097-231415-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210223T1312Z/
/SARA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210223T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
712 AM CST Tue Feb 23 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Bayou Sara At Saraland has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Bayou Sara At Saraland.
* At 6:55 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain below flood stage and 
  slowly fall through the week.


&&

LAT...LON 3083 8807 3083 8805 3085 8805 3087 8803
      3087 8802 3082 8804 3081 8806 3082 8807

$$

CLL

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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.