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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Feb 11, 2024, 7:38 PM CST for 4 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Feb 13, 2024, 10:21 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 11, 2024, 7:38 PM CST (01:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 13, 2024, 10:21 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 17, 2024, 7:46 AM CST
- In force
- 4 days
- 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 01:37 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 80.62 ft at Feb 14, 2024, 1:00 PM CST.
- 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.
851
WGUS44 KBMX 120138
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
738 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...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 Greene,
Marengo, Sumter and Hale Counties.
.Heavy rainfall will produce rises 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.
&&
The next statement will be issued Monday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-121645-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0013.240214T2240Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240214T2240Z.240216T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
738 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CST Sunday the stage was 45.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 70.9
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
87/Grantham12 follow-up statements
843
WGUS84 KBMX 121431
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
831 AM CST Mon Feb 12 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Hale,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
.Flooding is expected on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-130545-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.240213T2220Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2220Z.240216T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 AM CST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs
and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CST Monday the stage was 54.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 73.6
feet early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$621
WGUS84 KBMX 121939
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
139 PM CST Mon Feb 12 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended 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.
&&
The next statement will be issued late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-131045-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.240213T1745Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T1745Z.240216T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
139 PM CST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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 1:15 PM CST Monday the stage was 57.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 74.7
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$400
WGUS84 KBMX 130307 RRB
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
907 PM CST Mon Feb 12 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Marengo,
Greene and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-131815-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.240213T1621Z-000000T0000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T1621Z.240216T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
907 PM CST Mon Feb 12 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CST Monday the stage was 61.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 74.4
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
87/Grantham768
WGUS84 KBMX 131815
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1215 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Hale 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.
&&
The next statement will be issued late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-140915-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240218T1948Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2057Z.240215T1800Z.240218T0748Z.NO/
1215 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs
and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 67.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 71.9 feet early Thursday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
08803
WGUS84 KBMX 140205
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
805 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Sumter, Marengo and Hale Counties.
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Pickens, Greene
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-141715-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240217T1845Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2136Z.240215T0600Z.240217T0645Z.NO/
805 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 68.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands in the area occurs
and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 68.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM CST Tuesday was 68.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 70.4
feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
ALC063-107-119-141715-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240215T1500Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.240212T0703Z.240213T0130Z.240215T0300Z.NO/
805 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday 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 6:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 122.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 122.2
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$550
WGUS84 KBMX 141454
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
854 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Hale,
Marengo and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-150600-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240217T1715Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2136Z.240215T1200Z.240217T0515Z.NO/
854 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 70.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM CST Wednesday was 70.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 70.8
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
HR763
WGUS84 KBMX 150049
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
649 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Greene,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam affecting Pickens, Greene
and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the portions of the Tombigbee River and a
flood warning remains in effect at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-107-119-150200-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240215T0049Z/
/AVLA1.1.ER.240212T0703Z.240213T0130Z.240214T2056Z.NO/
649 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tombigbee River At Bevill Lock and Dam.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 121.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 112.6 feet Monday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3321 8827 3307 8816 3287 8813 3285 8822
3301 8825 3320 8832
$$
ALC063-065-091-119-151600-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240218T1000Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2136Z.240215T1200Z.240217T2200Z.NO/
649 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 70.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 PM CST Wednesday was 70.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 71.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$378
WGUS84 KBMX 151634
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1034 AM CST Thu Feb 15 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Marengo, Hale,
Greene 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.
&&
The next statement will be issued late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-160800-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240218T0508Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2136Z.240215T1800Z.240217T1708Z.NO/
1034 AM CST Thu Feb 15 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday evening.
* 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 CST Thursday the stage was 70.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CST Thursday was 70.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is near crest. It is expected to rise to
a crest of 70.9 feet this afternoon and then begin to fall
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage by late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
08296
WGUS84 KBMX 160055
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
655 PM CST Thu Feb 15 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene, Hale,
Marengo and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the lower Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Friday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-161600-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240218T0040Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2136Z.240215T1245Z.240217T1240Z.NO/
655 PM CST Thu Feb 15 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 70.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 PM CST Thursday was 70.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday morning and continue falling to 55.7 feet early
Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$810
WGUS84 KBMX 161335
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
735 AM CST Fri Feb 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Greene,
Sumter and Marengo Counties.
.Water levels are falling, but flooding continues on the Tombigbee
River at Demopolis Lock and Dam 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.
&&
The next statement will be issued this evening, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-170445-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240217T2015Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2136Z.240215T1245Z.240217T0815Z.NO/
735 AM CST Fri Feb 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM CST Friday the stage was 69.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 AM CST Friday was 70.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 52.5 feet
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 68 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$
86/Martin808
WGUS84 KBMX 170244
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
844 PM CST Fri Feb 16 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Greene,
Marengo, Hale and Sumter Counties.
.Flooding continues on the lower Tombigbee River and a flood warning
remains in effect at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC063-065-091-119-171700-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240217T1647Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2136Z.240215T1245Z.240217T0447Z.NO/
844 PM CST Fri Feb 16 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CST Friday the stage was 68.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CST Friday was 70.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 49.5 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 68.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$824
WGUS84 KBMX 171346
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
746 AM CST Sat Feb 17 2024
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Sumter,
Greene and Marengo Counties.
.The Tombigbee River has fallen below flood stage, so the flood
warning has been cancelled.
ALC063-065-091-119-171500-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240217T1346Z/
/DLDA1.1.ER.240213T2136Z.240215T1245Z.240217T0332Z.NO/
746 AM CST Sat Feb 17 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM CST Saturday the stage was 66.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 47.6 feet
Thursday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3252 8782 3225 8790 3201 8806 3201 8816
3241 8809 3253 8790
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 11, 5:52 PM CST, 1 hour 46 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 11, 5:52 PM CST, 1 hour 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 552 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024 ...New AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Monday) Issued at 102 PM CST SUN FEB 11 2024 A deep positively-tilted longwave trough extended from over Wisconsin southwest t over far Northwest Texas. Broad ridging is centered over the Western Caribbean Sea with a broad southwest flow prevailing aloft across the area. A stationary surface boundary extends roughly parallel just southeast of the Interstate 59 corridor from Southern Mississippi northeast into Northern Georgia. This afternoon. A Jet max aloft will move northeast over the Lower Mississippi River Valley Region to our southwest later this afternoon, supporting widespread shower and thunderstorm activity while a closed mid-level low becomes more defined over West-Central Texas. Several shortwave impulses will also arrive from the west, further supporting convective activity. An outflow boundary has pushed south across much of our west and central counties and the boundary is analyzed roughly to the south of the U.S. Highway 80 corridor whereas convergence is indicated between Hattiesburg, MS and Meridian, MS and this convergence zone likely exists extending northwest across our far southwest counties where it becomes rather diffuse near Selma. We are watching some storms across interior Southwest Alabama to the south of our forecast area as they move northeast within the warm sector. Though instability is temporarily reduced across our west and most of our southwest counties at this time, the surface boundary is expected to return northward through the rest of the afternoon, resulting in low- level instability returning in earnest. Heavier convective activity is ongoing to the west over portions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi and is moving east toward the area, meanwhile activity is developing across the Interior part of Southwest Alabama ahead of that complex of storms. Though initially the Southwest Alabama storms will help to limit southerly flow in the lower levels into our southwest, the activity looks to continue to lift northward, eventually interacting/merging with the convection approaching from the west. Sufficient wind shear exists for storm organization and forcing aloft will support eastward motion. A primary limiting factor will be more marginal instability due to clouds and a cold pool from morning activity, however, as addressed above, this airmass is gradually eroding away at this time across our far southwest with increasing instability expected to expand northeast with time. All severe weather hazards will be possible with best potential west and southwest through the rest of the afternoon. Expect chances for showers and thunderstorms to increase through the afternoon from the southwest, expanding to the north and east through sunset. Though winds are largely out of the north to northwest early this afternoon, southeast flow persists across our southeast counties and will redevelop across much of the area through mid to late afternoon. Highs will range from near 60 far northwest to the mid 70s far south. Tonight. Continued increases in the jet stream aloft with the approaching upper low over the Central Texas/Oklahoma border overnight with more shortwave s moving northeast over the area will support widespread rain with some lingering thunderstorms overnight. Surface low pressure will become more defined and organized to our southwest across Northern Louisiana through the evening and will move northeast along the stalled front paralleling the Interstate 59 corridor. Wind shear will remain sufficient for organized storms with all modes of severe weather possible given sufficient instability, which will remain the limiting factor. Surface convergence along the boundary with the approach of the low pressure system will further promote uplift and may result in locally heavy rainfall in vicinity of the front. A flood watch has been issued for portions of our Central, Eastern and Northeast Counties to account for this potential which will be maximized in urbanized, low-lying and poor-drainage areas. Winds overnight will be from the southeast, eventually converging toward the approaching surface low, with speeds from 5-10 mph. Low temperatures will reflect a thermal gradient along the stationary front with readings in the mid 40s far north while far south areas will experience lows in the mid 60s. Monday. Strong jet dynamics aloft will lift northeast over the area during the day Monday as the upper low moves east over Arkansas through the day. Surface low pressure will move northeast, becoming centered over South-Central Tennessee by midday while a cold front arrives from the west. Areas generally near and south of the Interstate 59 corridor will become warm-sectored after midnight and through much of the morning hours before more stable air pushes in from the west through the area by mid afternoon. A continued risk for heavy rainfall and localized flooding will exist across our East-Central and Northeast Counties through the morning with a continued risk for some severe storms generally near and south of the Interstate 59 corridor, becoming confined to areas east of Interstate 65 by late morning. All modes of severe weather will be possible due to strong wind shear with sufficient instability across this area. Expect widespread showers and some thunderstorms to start the day with the heaviest activity pushing east of the Interstate 65 corridor towards noon and becoming increasingly confined to our eastern counties through the afternoon hours. Lingering showers will remain possible west with persistent clouds expected. Surface winds will shift out of the west and will increase with the cold front's arrival with speeds from 6-12 mph with gusts toward 20 mph possible during the afternoon. High temperatures will range from the low 60s far northwest to the low 70s far southeast. 05 && .LONG TERM... (Monday night through next Saturday) Issued at 307 PM CST SUN FEB 11 2024 Long term forecast is on track this afternoon, with high pressure bringing drier conditions through much of the week. Rain returns last in the week. 14 Previous long-term discussion: (Monday night through next Saturday) Issued at 326 AM CST SUN FEB 11 2024 High pressure builds in across the Gulf States Monday night and will persist through at least Friday morning with generally zonal flow aloft. This should lead to rain-free conditions and mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Rain chances being to increase again Friday evening through Saturday as our next trough approaches from the west. This next system is expected to ride along the Gulf Coast, which should result in largely stratiform rain, so we have not added mention of thunderstorms in the forecast for next weekend. 25/Owen && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 538 PM CST SUN FEB 11 2024 Numerous showers and tstms expected across central Alabama thru 18Z. Thru 06Z, most of heavier rain will be along and north of a warm front that was located along the I-85/Highway 80 corridor. Rainfall will be heavy at times, producing vsbys blo 3 miles between the I-20 and I-85 corridors, impacting KMGM and KEET. As with previous nights, cigs are forecast to lower overnight and become IFR at most sites by 06Z. Cigs will improve after 18Z from west to east as drier low level air advects eastward behind a dry line. Sfc winds behind the dry line will become southwest at 10-15 kts with higher gusts. 58/rose && .FIRE WEATHER... Widespread soaking rains and a few thunderstorms are possible through tomorrow. Afternoon minimum RH values remain above 50 percent tomorrow afternoon. Southerly 20ft winds will be at or less than 10mph today, becoming southwesterly Monday and increasing to 10-15mph. High pressure will bring dry weather back on Tuesday through the end of the forecast period. Minimum RH values will be above 35 percent each afternoon. 20ft winds from the northwest remain elevated at 8-12mph Tuesday, before diminishing Wednesday. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 56 67 36 55 / 90 90 20 0 Anniston 59 69 38 56 / 90 100 20 0 Birmingham 60 68 38 55 / 90 90 20 0 Tuscaloosa 61 67 38 59 / 90 90 10 0 Calera 61 69 38 56 / 90 90 10 0 Auburn 62 70 40 57 / 80 100 10 0 Montgomery 65 72 40 57 / 80 90 10 0 Troy 65 73 40 58 / 70 100 10 0 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for the following counties: Autauga-Bibb-Blount-Bullock-Calhoun-Chambers-Cherokee-Chilton- Clay-Cleburne-Coosa-Dallas-Elmore-Etowah-Greene-Hale-Jefferson- Lee-Lowndes-Macon-Marengo-Montgomery-Perry-Randolph-Russell- Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter-Talladega-Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa. && SHORT TERM...05 LONG TERM....14 AVIATION...58/rose
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 11, 3:39 AM CST, 15 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Birmingham AL 339 AM CST Sun Feb 11 2024 ALZ011>015-017>050-121245- Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee- Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega- Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa- Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon- Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour- 339 AM CST Sun Feb 11 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. .DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight. There is a risk of heavy rain that could lead to isolated flooding today, especially for areas north of Interstate 20. Strong to severe storms are possible across most of Central AL this evening and through the overnight hours. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Strong to severe storms are possible through Monday morning across all of Central Alabama. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Limited activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed today and tomorrow.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Feb 11, 3:20 PM CST, 4 hours 18 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
320 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
ALZ042-044-112145-
Lowndes AL-Montgomery AL-
320 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LOWNDES AND
SOUTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM CST...
At 319 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Davenport, or 9 miles southeast of Hayneville, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Meadville, Pike Road, Pine Level, Sprague, Sellers, Strata, Dublin,
Davenport, Ramer, Pintlala, Carters Hill, and Letohatchee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3201 8650 3219 8653 3231 8596 3228 8592
3227 8598 3225 8599 3225 8600 3204 8600
3202 8630 3205 8631 3205 8641 3204 8640
3202 8640
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 261DEG 45KT 3212 8643
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
87/GranthamLocal storm report, Feb 11, 4:58 PM CST, 2 hours 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
458 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0443 PM Flash Flood 2 SE Montgomery Country 32.33N 86.26W
02/11/2024 Montgomery AL Broadcast Media
Some roadways were flooded near Oxford Drive
in southeast Montgomery.
&&
MALLocal storm report, Feb 11, 5:20 PM CST, 2 hours 18 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
520 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0510 PM Flash Flood 3 SSE Brachias 32.25N 86.18W
02/11/2024 Montgomery AL Law Enforcement
Flooding reported in the Rolling Hills area.
Road were temporarily impassable.
&&
MALLocal storm report, Feb 11, 5:22 PM CST, 2 hours 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
522 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0510 PM Flash Flood 1 WNW Cecil 32.31N 86.02W
02/11/2024 Montgomery AL Law Enforcement
Flooding reported near Vaughan Road and
Marler Road.
&&
MALLocal storm report, Feb 11, 7:25 PM CST, 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
725 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0715 PM Flash Flood 1 ENE Smiths Station 32.54N 85.09W
02/11/2024 Lee AL Broadcast Media
A few roads were impassable around Smiths
Station.
&&
MALThe office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 10:05 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Talladega | 25 min |
| Feb 11, 10:35 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Clay, Talladega | 40 min |
| Feb 11, 10:55 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Cleburne | 35 min |
| Feb 12, 12:57 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Randolph, Tallapoosa | 3 hr |
| Feb 12, 1:18 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Lee, Macon, Russell | 117 min |
| Feb 12, 1:51 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BMX | Sumter | 18 min |
| Feb 12, 2:19 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Bullock, Macon, Montgomery | 3 hr |
| Feb 12, 2:29 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Greene, Hale, Marengo, Perry, Sumter | 3 hr |
| Feb 12, 2:31 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Chambers, Lee | 3 hr |
| Feb 12, 2:41 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Lee | 5 hr |
| Feb 12, 2:43 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | BMX | Bullock, Macon, Montgomery | 5 hr |
| Feb 12, 4:36 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Elmore, Montgomery | 4 days |
| Feb 12, 4:41 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | BMX | Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes | 2 hr |
| Feb 12, 8:39 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby | 16 hr |
| Feb 12, 8:41 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Bibb, Dallas, Perry | 27 hr |
| Feb 12, 8:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Dallas, Perry | 5 hr |
| Feb 12, 8:44 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery | 3 days |
| Feb 12, 9:50 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Dallas | 4 days |
| Feb 12, 9:51 AM CST | River Flood Warning | BMX | Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes | 3 days |
| Feb 12, 11:33 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Tuscaloosa | 42 min |
| Feb 12, 12:09 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Walker | 36 min |
| Feb 12, 12:22 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Bibb | 38 min |
| Feb 12, 12:45 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Jefferson | 45 min |
| Feb 12, 1:10 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Blount | 35 min |
| Feb 12, 3:46 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Blount, Calhoun, Clay, Coosa, Etowah, St. Clair and 2 more | 59 min |
| Feb 12, 4:46 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Randolph | 59 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.