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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Mar 21, 2022, 1:43 PM CDT for Greene County, Pickens County, Sumter County, Alabama. It took effect at Mar 23, 2022, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2022, 1:43 PM CDT (18:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 23, 2022, 9:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 24, 2022, 9:14 AM CDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Greene County, AL, Pickens County, AL, Sumter County, AL
The radar
The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:40 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 Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam (AVLA1). The gauge peaked at 123.07 ft at Mar 23, 2022, 9:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 122 ft
- Minor stage
- 122 ft
- Moderate stage
- 133 ft
- Major stage
- 135 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02444161, 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.
569
WGUS44 KBMX 211843
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
143 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Rainfall of 2-3 inches is forecast over the next 48 hours for the
Tombigbee River basin and a flood warning is now in effect for the
Tombigbee River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-220945-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0021.220323T1400Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.220323T1400Z.220325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
143 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 122.0 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 114.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of
126.8 feet Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$7 follow-up statements
742
WGUS84 KBMX 220103
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
803 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding is forecast on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Tuesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-221615-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.220323T1412Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.220323T1412Z.220325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Mon Mar 21 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 122 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
At 128 feet, Cattle in the area should be moved to higher ground.
Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 113.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of
127.5 feet early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$012
WGUS84 KBMX 221351
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
851 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Heavy rainfall from a developing storm system is expected to create
significant rises along this section of the Tombigbee River.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Rainfall amounts between 3 and 4 inches are forecast across upper
Tombigbee basin.
Another statement will be issued by late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-230500-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.220323T0841Z-000000T0000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.220323T0841Z.220325T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
851 AM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 122.0 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
At 128.0 feet, Cattle in the area should be moved to higher
ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 113.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 129.9 feet
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
88605
WGUS84 KBMX 230324
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1024 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Heavy rainfall from a developing storm system is expected to create
rises along the Tombigbee River near Bevill Lock and Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon, or sooner
if conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-231830-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.220323T1917Z-220327T0430Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.220323T1917Z.220324T1800Z.220326T1630Z.NO/
1024 PM CDT Tue Mar 22 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to late Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 122.0 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 114.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday afternoon and rise to a crest of 124.8 feet early
Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
08490
WGUS84 KBMX 231430
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
930 AM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-240530-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.220323T1633Z-220326T1900Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.220323T1633Z.220325T0000Z.220326T0700Z.NO/
930 AM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 122.0 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 121.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 123.5 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-240530-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0020.220324T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.220324T0600Z.220327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 AM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs
and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
At 77.0 feet, Flooding of numerous cabins and trailers near the
river can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 63.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of
75.0 feet early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
ALC063-091-119-240530-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0019.220324T2100Z-220327T0600Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.220324T2100Z.220326T0000Z.220326T1800Z.NO/
930 AM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 101.0 feet, Flooding of low lying agricultural and
wooded lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 96.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 101.8 feet Friday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$311
WGUS84 KBMX 232004
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
304 PM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Thursday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-241115-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220326T1000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.220323T1551Z.220324T0600Z.220325T2200Z.NO/
304 PM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 122.0 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 122.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 122.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 123.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-241115-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0020.220324T0400Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.220324T0400Z.220327T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
304 PM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs
and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 65.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 74.2 feet
early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
ALC063-091-119-241115-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0019.220324T2000Z-220325T2200Z/
/GNSA1.1.ER.220324T2000Z.220325T0000Z.220325T1000Z.NO/
304 PM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Gainesville Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 101.0 feet, Flooding of low lying agricultural and
wooded lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 98.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 101.2 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 101.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3287 8813 3265 8797 3262 8784 3252 8783
3257 8809 3285 8822
$$
32/Davis684
WGUS84 KBMX 240134
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
834 PM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Another statement will be issued by Thursday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-241645-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220326T1000Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.220323T1551Z.220324T0600Z.220325T2200Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Wed Mar 23 2022
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 122.0 feet, Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern
Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff
in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.
At 128.0 feet, Cattle in the area should be moved to higher
ground. Flooding of some cabins and camps along the river can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 123.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 123.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 123.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
89^GSatterwhite029
WGUS84 KBMX 241414
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
914 AM CDT Thu Mar 24 2022
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Pickens
and Sumter Counties.
.The Tombigbee River has fallen below flood stage, so the flood
warning has been cancelled.
ALC063-107-119-241515-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220324T1414Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.220323T1551Z.220324T0200Z.220324T0632Z.NO/
914 AM CDT Thu Mar 24 2022
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 120.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 113.2 feet
Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 9:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo | 7 days |
| Mar 21, 9:08 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Marengo, Sumter | 21 days |
| Mar 21, 9:11 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Sumter | 7 days |
| Mar 21, 1:04 PM CDT | Flood Watch | BMX | Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Dallas, Fayette, Greene and 13 more | 39 hr |
| Mar 21, 1:13 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun and 33 more | 38 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.