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River Flood Warning 81, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Aug 29, 2021, 8:19 PM CDT for Escambia County, Florida; Escambia County, Alabama. It took effect at Sep 1, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2021, 8:19 PM CDT (01:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2021, 9:37 PM CDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Escambia County, AL, Escambia County, FL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Escambia River near Century (CTYF1). The gauge peaked at 15.54 ft at Sep 1, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 37 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02375500, 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.
370
WGUS44 KMOB 300119
FLWMOB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
819 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mobile AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida...
Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.
For the Escambia River...including Century...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.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
ALC053-FLC033-310130-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0081.210901T0500Z-210903T1800Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.210901T0500Z.210902T0000Z.210903T1200Z.UU/
819 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Escambia River Near Century.
* From late Tuesday night to early Friday afternoon.
* At 8:05 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Wednesday morning to a crest of 17.9 feet Wednesday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Considerable flooding of lowlands.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
3077 8733 3093 8731
$$
DRE6 follow-up statements
990
WGUS84 KMOB 301557
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1057 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Alabama...
Florida...
Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.
For the Escambia River...including Century...Minor flooding is
forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
ALC053-FLC033-311600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0081.210902T0600Z-210903T0000Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.210902T0600Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1800Z.UU/
1057 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Escambia River Near Century.
* From late Wednesday night to Thursday evening.
* At 10:05 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Thursday morning to a crest of 17.1 feet Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
3077 8733 3093 8731
$$317
WGUS84 KMOB 301910
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
210 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Alabama...Florida...
Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.
For the Escambia River...including Century...Minor flooding is
forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
ALC053-FLC033-311915-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0081.210831T2200Z-210904T0800Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.210831T2200Z.210902T0000Z.210904T0200Z.UU/
210 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Escambia River Near Century.
* From Tuesday afternoon to early Saturday morning.
* At 1:05 PM CDT Monday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 19.0 feet Wednesday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, low lying pastures will flood. Cattle
should be moved to higher ground.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
3077 8733 3093 8731
$$999
WGUS84 KMOB 310133
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
833 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Florida...
Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.
For the Escambia River...including Century...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
ALC053-FLC033-010145-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0081.210901T2100Z-210903T0000Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.210901T2100Z.210902T0000Z.210902T1800Z.UU/
833 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Escambia River Near Century.
* From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday evening.
* At 8:05 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday afternoon and crest near 17.1 feet by Wednesday evening.
The river will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Considerable flooding of lowlands.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
3077 8733 3093 8731
$$688
WGUS84 KMOB 310735
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
235 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Florida...
Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.
For the Escambia River...including Century...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.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
ALC053-FLC033-010745-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0081.210902T0000Z-210902T2100Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.210902T0000Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1500Z.UU/
235 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Escambia River Near Century.
* From Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon.
* At 2:05 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 17.1 feet Thursday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Considerable flooding of lowlands.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
3077 8733 3093 8731
$$355
WGUS84 KMOB 311540
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1040 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Alabama...Florida...
Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.
For the Escambia River...including Century...Minor flooding is
forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
&&
ALC053-FLC033-011545-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0081.210901T2100Z-210902T2100Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.210901T2100Z.210902T0000Z.210902T1500Z.UU/
1040 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Escambia River Near Century.
* From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon.
* At 10:05 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.1 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, there is considerable flooding of lowlands.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
3077 8733 3093 8731
$$682
WGUS84 KMOB 010237
FLSMOB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
937 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...Florida...
Escambia River Near Century affecting Escambia County.
ALC053-FLC033-010345-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0081.210901T2100Z-210901T0237Z/
/CTYF1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
937 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Escambia River Near Century has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Escambia River Near Century.
* At 8:05 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3100 8718 3100 8715 3090 8728 3077 8729
3077 8733 3093 8731
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 8:20 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Okaloosa | 62 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:21 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 38 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:23 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 30 hr |
| Aug 30, 5:43 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Escambia | 31 min |
| Aug 30, 6:42 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Escambia | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 8:14 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Santa Rosa | 46 min |
| Aug 30, 8:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Santa Rosa | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 9:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:03 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 75 min |
| Aug 30, 4:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Santa Rosa | 89 min |
| Aug 29, 7:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile | 25 min |
| Aug 29, 8:35 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin | 30 hr |
| Aug 29, 11:27 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 93 min | |
| Aug 30, 12:13 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 47 min | |
| Aug 30, 12:59 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 2 hr | |
| Aug 30, 3:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 6 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:03 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 117 min | |
| Aug 30, 6:46 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 119 min | |
| Aug 30, 8:29 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 8:40 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Conecuh, Escambia | 50 min |
| Aug 30, 9:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Wilcox | 4 hr |
| Aug 30, 9:20 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 8 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:26 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Mobile | 6 hr |
| Aug 30, 10:51 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 54 min | |
| Aug 30, 10:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Mobile, Washington | 25 min |
| Aug 30, 11:47 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Clarke, Washington | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 11:57 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 5 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 21 min |
| Aug 30, 12:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 45 min |
| Aug 30, 1:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke | 52 min |
| Aug 30, 1:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MOB | Clarke, Wilcox | 39 min |
| Aug 30, 3:57 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 48 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:11 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Mobile | 14 hr |
| Aug 30, 4:18 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 87 min | |
| Aug 30, 4:20 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 85 min | |
| Aug 30, 5:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MOB | Covington | 55 min |
| Aug 30, 5:19 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MOB | Baldwin, Clarke, Mobile, Washington | 14 hr |
| Aug 30, 5:29 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 91 min | |
| Aug 30, 6:46 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MOB | 89 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.