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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Birmingham, AL

April 9, 20234 counties in Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 9, 2023, 10:14 AM CDT for 4 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Apr 11, 2023, 12:08 AM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 9, 2023, 10:14 AM CDT (15:14 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 11, 2023, 12:08 AM CDT
Expired: Apr 11, 2023, 9:40 AM CDT
In force: 10 hr
Issued by: NWS Birmingham, AL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Greene County, AL, Hale County, AL, Marengo County, AL, Sumter County, AL

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:16 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 Demopolis Lock and Dam (DLDA1). The gauge peaked at 80.07 ft at Apr 10, 2023, 8:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 68 ft
Minor stage: 68 ft
Moderate stage: 77 ft
Major stage: 92 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02467000, 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.

367 
WGUS44 KBMX 091514
FLWBMX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1014 AM CDT Sun Apr 9 2023

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

  Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Marengo,
   Greene and Sumter Counties.

.Heavy rainfall has occurred over the past 24 hours over 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.

&&


ALC063-065-091-119-100615-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0021.230411T0508Z-230413T1852Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.230411T0508Z.230412T0000Z.230413T0651Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT Sun Apr 9 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT TO EARLY THURSDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...From late Monday night to early Thursday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 58.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Tuesday morning to a crest of 69.3 feet Tuesday
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 68.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
      3241 8809 3253 8790


$$

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5 follow-up statements

958 
WGUS84 KBMX 100207
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
907 PM CDT Sun Apr 9 2023

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

  Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Sumter, 
  Marengo and Greene 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 Monday morning, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC063-065-091-119-101715-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0021.230411T0508Z-230413T1852Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.230411T0508Z.230412T0000Z.230413T0651Z.NO/
907 PM CDT Sun Apr 9 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT TO EARLY 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...From late Monday night to early Thursday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 58.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Tuesday morning to a crest of 69.3 feet Tuesday
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 68.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
      3241 8809 3253 8790


$$

75/Linhares

091 
WGUS84 KBMX 100219
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
919 PM CDT Sun Apr 9 2023

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

  Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Sumter, 
  Marengo and Greene 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 Monday morning, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC063-065-091-119-101730-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.230411T0712Z-230413T1648Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.230411T0712Z.230412T0000Z.230413T0448Z.NO/
919 PM CDT Sun Apr 9 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT TO LATE 
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...From late Monday night to late Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 61.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Tuesday morning to a crest of 69.1 feet Tuesday
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 68.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
      3241 8809 3253 8790


$$

75/Linhares

020 
WGUS84 KBMX 101550
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1050 AM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023

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

  Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Sumter, 
  Marengo and Greene 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.

&&


ALC063-065-091-119-110700-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.230412T0000Z-230412T1912Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.230412T0000Z.230412T0600Z.230412T0712Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO EARLY 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs 
  and cattle should be moved to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 64.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow evening to a crest of 68.1 feet. It will then fall
    below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 68.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
      3241 8809 3253 8790


$$

525 
WGUS84 KBMX 110138
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
838 PM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023

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

  Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Sumter, Hale, 
  Greene 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 Tuesday morning, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC063-065-091-119-111645-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.230412T0400Z-230412T1912Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.230412T0400Z.230412T0600Z.230412T0712Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO EARLY 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs 
  and cattle should be moved to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 66.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The Tombigbee at Demopolis is expected to rise
    above flood stage late Tuesday evening and crest at 68.1. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 68.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
      3241 8809 3253 8790


$$

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285 
WGUS84 KBMX 111440
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
940 AM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

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

  Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Marengo, Hale,
   Greene and Sumter Counties.

.The Tombigbee River is expected to crest below flood stage, so the 
flood warning has been cancelled.

ALC063-065-091-119-111545-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0021.230412T0400Z-230411T1440Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 AM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 66.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 66.6
    feet this afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
      3241 8809 3253 8790


$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 9, 4:03 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Pickens, Sumter	17 hr
Apr 9, 10:11 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	BMX	Greene, Hale, Marengo	57 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Alabama, 2023 Every river flood warning in 2023

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.