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River Flood Warning 97, NWS Mobile, AL

October 5, 2021Escambia County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this river flood warning at Oct 5, 2021, 8:41 PM CDT for Escambia County, Alabama. It took effect at Oct 5, 2021, 10:31 PM CDT. It was in force for 35 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Oct 5, 2021, 8:41 PM CDT (01:41 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 5, 2021, 10:31 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 7, 2021, 9:45 AM CDT
In force
35 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

County Escambia County, AL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:40 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 Murder Creek (AL) at Brewton (BWMA1). The gauge peaked at 27.08 ft at Oct 6, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate15202510/0610/0710/08
Action stage
17 ft
Minor stage
22 ft
Moderate stage
25 ft
Major stage
29 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02374700, 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.

784 
WGUS44 KMOB 060141
FLWMOB

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
841 PM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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

  Murder Creek At Brewton affecting Escambia County.

For the Murder Creek...including Brewton...Moderate flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC053-070145-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FL.W.0097.211006T0331Z-211007T1618Z/
/BWMA1.2.ER.211006T0331Z.211006T1200Z.211007T1017Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Murder Creek At Brewton.
* Until late Thursday morning.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rapidly rise above flood stage 
  late this evening and to a crest of 25.6 feet Wednesday morning. 
  The river is forecast to fall below flood stage early Thursday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water will reach to Downing Street in 
  Brewton. Portions of Snowden Street in East Brewton will become 
  flooded. Flooding of Highway 29 will worsen and become impassable. 
  St. Nicholas street begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3114 8704 3113 8701 3107 8709 3108 8713

$$

21/CLL
7 follow-up statements
512 
WGUS84 KMOB 060650
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
150 AM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

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

  Murder Creek At Brewton affecting Escambia County.

For the Murder Creek...including Brewton...Moderate 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC053-070700-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211007T1617Z/
/BWMA1.2.ER.211006T0323Z.211006T1200Z.211007T1017Z.NO/
150 AM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Murder Creek At Brewton.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 12:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 12:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 23.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet 
  this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water will reach to Downing Street in 
  Brewton. Portions of Snowden Street in East Brewton will become 
  flooded. Flooding of Highway 29 will worsen and become impassable. 
  St. Nicholas street begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.9 
  feet on 09/30/1998.


&&

LAT...LON 3114 8704 3113 8701 3107 8709 3108 8713

$$
136 
WGUS84 KMOB 061459
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
959 AM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in 
Alabama...

  Murder Creek At Brewton affecting Escambia County.

For the Murder Creek...including Brewton...Moderate flooding is 
forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC053-071500-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211008T1236Z/
/BWMA1.2.ER.211006T0323Z.211006T1800Z.211008T0636Z.NO/
959 AM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Murder Creek At Brewton.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 26.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Highway 31 begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3114 8704 3113 8701 3107 8709 3108 8713

$$
485 
WGUS84 KMOB 061920
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
220 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

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

  Murder Creek At Brewton affecting Escambia County.

For the Murder Creek...including Brewton...Moderate flooding is 
forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC053-071930-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211008T0436Z/
/BWMA1.2.ER.211006T0323Z.211006T1700Z.211007T2236Z.NO/
220 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Murder Creek At Brewton.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 12.8 feet early Monday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, water floods Downing Street in Brewton. 
  Portions of Snowden Street in East Brewton are flooded. Flooding 
  of Highway 29 will worsen and become impassable. St. Nicholas 
  street begins to flood.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Highway 31 begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3114 8704 3113 8701 3107 8709 3108 8713

$$
726 
WGUS84 KMOB 070222
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
922 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

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

  Murder Creek At Brewton affecting Escambia County.

For the Murder Creek...including Brewton...Moderate 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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC053-080230-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211008T0630Z/
/BWMA1.2.ER.211006T0323Z.211006T1700Z.211008T0030Z.NO/
922 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Murder Creek At Brewton.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Thursday evening and continue falling to 12.5 feet Monday evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water will reach to Downing Street in 
  Brewton. Portions of Snowden Street in East Brewton will become 
  flooded. Flooding of Highway 29 will worsen and become impassable. 
  St. Nicholas street begins to flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3114 8704 3113 8701 3107 8709 3108 8713

$$
041 
WGUS84 KMOB 071129
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
629 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

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

  Murder Creek At Brewton affecting Escambia County.

For the Murder Creek...including Brewton...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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC053-071930-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211007T1923Z/
/BWMA1.2.ER.211006T0323Z.211006T1700Z.211007T1323Z.NO/
629 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Murder Creek At Brewton.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 5:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:30 AM CDT Thursday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  morning and continue falling to 12.0 feet early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of Persimmon and Ann Streets will 
  begin.


&&

LAT...LON 3114 8704 3113 8701 3107 8709 3108 8713

$$
233 
WGUS84 KMOB 071351
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
851 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

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

  Murder Creek At Brewton affecting Escambia County.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

&&


ALC053-071930-
/O.EXT.KMOB.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211007T1917Z/
/BWMA1.2.ER.211006T0323Z.211006T1700Z.211007T1317Z.NO/
851 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Murder Creek At Brewton.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue fall, falling to 
  below flood stage by this afternoon. The river will then fall to a 
  stage of 12.0 feet late Monday night.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Flooding of Persimmon and Ann Streets will 
  begin.


&&

LAT...LON 3114 8704 3113 8701 3107 8709 3108 8713

$$
100 
WGUS84 KMOB 071445
FLSMOB

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
945 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

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

  Murder Creek At Brewton affecting Escambia County.

ALC053-071545-
/O.CAN.KMOB.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-211007T1445Z/
/BWMA1.2.ER.211006T0323Z.211006T1700Z.211007T1310Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Murder Creek At Brewton has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Murder Creek At Brewton.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage this morning and 
  is expected to continue to fall to a stage of 12.1 feet by Tuesday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3114 8704 3113 8701 3107 8709 3108 8713

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 5, 7:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBCovington41 min
Oct 5, 8:46 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBEscambia12 hr
Oct 5, 8:53 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBEscambia6 days
Oct 5, 11:01 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningMOBConecuh, Escambia12 hr
Oct 5, 11:31 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBButler, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia4 hr
Oct 6, 12:59 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningMOBConecuh, Covington, Escambia6 hr
Oct 6, 2:45 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB90 min
Oct 6, 4:45 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB45 min
Oct 6, 10:00 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBCovington, Escambia46 hr
Oct 6, 11:01 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningMOBConecuh, Escambia6 hr
Oct 6, 12:21 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBCovington, Escambia17 hr
Oct 6, 4:57 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningMOBConecuh, Escambia12 hr

Nearby

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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.