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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Birmingham, AL
NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Apr 6, 2025, 9:36 PM CDT for 5 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Apr 7, 2025, 8:12 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2025, 9:36 PM CDT (02:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 7, 2025, 8:12 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 11, 2025, 8:51 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Birmingham, AL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Autauga County, AL, Dallas County, AL, Elmore County, AL, Lowndes County, AL, Montgomery County, AL
The radar
The Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:37 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 Alabama River at Montgomery (MGMA1). The gauge peaked at 36.64 ft at Apr 10, 2025, 3:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 26 ft
- Minor stage
- 35 ft
- Moderate stage
- 45 ft
- Major stage
- 53 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02419988, 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.
214
WGUS44 KBMX 070236
FLWBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
936 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Montgomery, Dallas, Elmore,
Autauga and Lowndes Counties.
.Heavy rainfall has occurred since Sunday morning over the Alabama
River basin and a flood warning is now in effect for the Alabama
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 afternoon, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-071745-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0021.250408T0516Z-250410T0815Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T0516Z.250409T0000Z.250409T2015Z.NO/
936 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT TO EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...From late Monday night to early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Tuesday morning to a crest of 37.0 feet Tuesday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
12/Robinson12 follow-up statements
671
WGUS84 KBMX 071430
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
930 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Dallas, Autauga, Elmore,
Montgomery and Lowndes Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-080530-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.250408T0022Z-250410T1614Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T0022Z.250409T0000Z.250410T0414Z.NO/
930 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE THURSDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 30.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 39.3 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
88880
WGUS84 KBMX 071937
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
237 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes,
Dallas and Montgomery Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama 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.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-081045-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.250408T0112Z-250410T2149Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T0112Z.250409T0000Z.250410T0949Z.NO/
237 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 32.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 39.3 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
32/JDavis213
WGUS84 KBMX 080128
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
828 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Lowndes, Autauga, Dallas,
Montgomery and Elmore Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama River and a flood warning remains
in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-081630-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250410T1938Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T0600Z.250409T0000Z.250410T0738Z.NO/
828 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 33.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 37.4 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
32/JDavis812
WGUS84 KBMX 080803
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
303 AM CDT Tue Apr 8 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Montgomery, Elmore, Autauga,
Lowndes and Dallas Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama 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.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-082315-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T1200Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250409T0000Z.250409T0000Z.250409T0000Z.NO/
303 AM CDT Tue Apr 8 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the
area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 33.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.0
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
25/Owen010
WGUS84 KBMX 081358
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
858 AM CDT Tue Apr 8 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Lowndes, Autauga, Elmore,
Montgomery and Dallas Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued late tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-090500-
/O.CON.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T1200Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250409T0000Z.250409T0000Z.250409T0000Z.NO/
858 AM CDT Tue Apr 8 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 34.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.0
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
88475
WGUS84 KBMX 082003
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
303 PM CDT Tue Apr 8 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Autauga, Montgomery,
Lowndes, Elmore and Dallas Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama 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.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-091115-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250409T2200Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T1911Z.250409T0600Z.250409T1000Z.NO/
303 PM CDT Tue Apr 8 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the
area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 35.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 35.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
TC605
WGUS84 KBMX 090117
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
817 PM CDT Tue Apr 8 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Lowndes, Autauga, Dallas,
Elmore and Montgomery Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-091630-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250410T0834Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T1911Z.250409T0600Z.250409T2034Z.NO/
817 PM CDT Tue Apr 8 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 35.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 35.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
89^GSatterwhite698
WGUS84 KBMX 091455
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
955 AM CDT Wed Apr 9 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Elmore, Montgomery, Dallas,
Autauga and Lowndes Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama 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 Thursday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-101500-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250412T0100Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T1911Z.250410T0000Z.250411T1300Z.NO/
955 AM CDT Wed Apr 9 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 36.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 36.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
08012
WGUS84 KBMX 100116
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
816 PM CDT Wed Apr 9 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Autauga, Montgomery,
Lowndes, Elmore and Dallas Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama River and a flood warning
remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-101630-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250412T0142Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T1911Z.250410T0030Z.250411T1342Z.NO/
816 PM CDT Wed Apr 9 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 36.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 36.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday morning and continue falling to 25.3 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
89^GSatterwhite279
WGUS84 KBMX 101446
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
946 AM CDT Thu Apr 10 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Elmore, Autauga, Dallas,
Lowndes and Montgomery Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama 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 Friday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-111500-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250412T0000Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T1911Z.250410T0730Z.250411T1200Z.NO/
946 AM CDT Thu Apr 10 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Some flooding of low lying areas and
secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.
At 35.0 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 36.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Thursday was 36.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday morning and continue falling to 24.0 feet by Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
08995
WGUS84 KBMX 110053
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
753 PM CDT Thu Apr 10 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Lowndes, Elmore, Dallas,
Montgomery and Autauga Counties.
.Flooding continues on the Alabama River and a flood warning remains
in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
The next statement will be issued Friday morning, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
&&
ALC001-047-051-085-101-111600-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250411T2145Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T1911Z.250410T0730Z.250411T0945Z.NO/
753 PM CDT Thu Apr 10 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Alabama River at Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 36.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Thursday was 36.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 24.5 feet Tuesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$398
WGUS84 KBMX 111351
FLSBMX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
851 AM CDT Fri Apr 11 2025
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Lowndes, Autauga,
Montgomery, Dallas and Elmore Counties.
.The Alabama River has fallen below flood stage, so the flood
warning has been cancelled.
ALC001-047-051-085-101-111500-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250411T1351Z/
/MGMA1.1.ER.250408T1911Z.250410T0730Z.250411T0737Z.NO/
851 AM CDT Fri Apr 11 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Alabama River At Montgomery.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 33.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 24.5 feet
Wednesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3248 8631 3236 8630 3239 8638 3232 8654
3237 8661 3245 8636
$$
08What 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 Apr 6, 7:41 PM CDT, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 741 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2025
- There is a 2 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms across southeastern Central Alabama through the evening hours. The threats include isolated tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail.
- Heavy rainfall is expected and may lead to localized flooding as this storm system slows its movement as it pushes southeast across the area. A Flood Watch is in effect until 6 pm Monday evening for all central and eastern counties.
- Frost and freeze conditions expected for the northern half of the area Tuesday morning and all of Central Alabama Wednesday morning.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 6, 7:41 PM CDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 741 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025 ...New SHORT TERM... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 741 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2025 - There is a 2 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms across southeastern Central Alabama through the evening hours. The threats include isolated tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail. - Heavy rainfall is expected and may lead to localized flooding as this storm system slows its movement as it pushes southeast across the area. A Flood Watch is in effect until 6 pm Monday evening for all central and eastern counties. - Frost and freeze conditions expected for the northern half of the area Tuesday morning and all of Central Alabama Wednesday morning. && .SHORT TERM... (Tonight through Tuesday) Issued at 741 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2025 Rain and thunderstorms are ongoing across central and southeastern parts of the area. Although the severe threat is effectively over, a couple storms could still briefly become severe over the next few hours. Otherwise, flooding continues to be a concern, especially along the I-85 corridor. 2-4" of additional rainfall is expected over southeastern Central Alabama, which will exacerbate any ongoing flooding issues. Additionally, we continue to see light to moderate showers working through areas around Birmingham ahead of the cold front, which is pushing into the northwestern counties this evening. Tomorrow will be much cooler behind the front, with highs in the upper 50s to 60s across the area. 12 Previous short-term discussion: (This evening through Monday) Issued at 107 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2025 The severe weather threat will continue to linger through this evening, with damaging winds and a tornado or two remaining the convective threats. The largest threat now appears to be flooding and flash flooding, as some locations have already reported 5+ inches of rain. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Monday, as this steady rainfall still appears to be quite slow exiting the region. An additional 4-5 inches of rainfall appears possible, especially with the heavier convective banding in our SE zones. The main front will finally move through the region by tomorrow, giving the rest of the lingering rain the final push it needs. From there, look for cool and quiet conditions to start the long- term. /44/ && .LONG TERM... (Monday night through next Saturday) Issued at 107 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2025 Strong cold air advection will quickly work in behind the cold front, allowing for lows Monday night to drop into the upper-30s and low-40s. By Tuesday night, some of our higher elevation locations could be below freezing, with pockets of frost possible into Wednesday morning. Highs during this timeframe still look to be quite nice, with highs generally ranging in the upper-50s to upper-60s by Wednesday. Things will briefly warm up into Thursday, before another reinforcing trough begins drop south through the Midwest. This trough and cold front should increase rain chances into Thursday night, but thankfully severe weather does not look likely right now. This cold will will also bring with it another reinforcing shot of cooler air, as highs Friday and Saturday drop back into the mid and upper-60s. /44/ && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 630 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2025 Light rain will continue impacting most sites overnight, with ceilings dropping to IFR tonight and remaining IFR to MVFR through most of the day tomorrow. Rain and thunder potential remains highest at MGM through much of the TAF period with a stalled front across southeastern Central Alabama. Northern terminals will see occasional light rain with low ceilings through tomorrow. VFR conditions look to return just beyond the end of the TAF period. 12 && .FIRE WEATHER... Rain chances will remain in the forecast through Monday, before cool and dry air finally works back into the region. By Tuesday, MinRH values will drop back into the mid-30% range, where they will remain through Thursday. Elsewhere, look for Mixing Heights to rebound as well, back to nearly 5.0kft by Tuesday as well. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 50 59 38 60 / 60 30 0 0 Anniston 53 62 40 62 / 80 40 0 0 Birmingham 52 59 42 61 / 60 30 0 0 Tuscaloosa 51 62 42 66 / 40 20 0 0 Calera 53 60 43 63 / 70 40 0 0 Auburn 59 64 44 65 / 90 80 0 0 Montgomery 55 62 42 66 / 90 60 0 0 Troy 57 64 43 66 / 90 80 0 0 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Monday evening for the following counties: Autauga-Barbour-Bibb-Blount-Bullock-Calhoun-Chambers-Cherokee- Chilton-Clay-Cleburne-Coosa-Dallas-Elmore-Etowah-Hale-Jefferson- Lee-Lowndes-Macon-Montgomery-Perry-Pike-Randolph-Russell-Shelby- St. Clair-Talladega-Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa. && SHORT TERM...12 LONG TERM....02 AVIATION...12
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 6, 1:47 PM CDT, 7 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Birmingham AL 147 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025 ALZ011>015-017>050-072200- 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- 147 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025 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 Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms across all of central Alabama through this evening. Storms will be capable of producing damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Heavy rainfall with this slow moving line may produce 2 to 4 inches of rain. Flash flooding may develop as the line moves east. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Heavy rainfall will continue through Monday afternoon, especially in the southeast. An additional 1-3 inches of rainfall is expected, with locally higher amounts possible in the heavier banding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed through Sunday afternoon for severe and Monday afternoon for flooding. 44
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 6, 3:36 PM CDT, 6 hours before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
336 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0130 PM Flash Flood 3 WNW Sprague 32.15N 86.31W
04/06/2025 Montgomery AL Emergency Mngr
The 6500 block of Butler Mill road collapsed
due to floodwaters.
&&
GMSLocal storm report, Apr 6, 4:46 PM CDT, 4 hours 50 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
446 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0445 PM Flash Flood 2 SSW Phenix City 32.44N 85.02W
04/06/2025 Russell AL Emergency Mngr
Standing water around residences on 5th St
S.
&&
JDavisSpecial weather statement, Apr 6, 5:14 PM CDT, 4 hours 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
514 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
ALZ040>044-062300-
Autauga AL-Lowndes AL-Montgomery AL-Dallas AL-Elmore AL-
514 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT AUTAUGA...SOUTHWESTERN ELMORE...
LOWNDES...SOUTHEASTERN DALLAS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM
CDT...
At 514 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Dannelly Reservoir to near
Gordonville to near Logan. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Hayneville, Hyundai Motors Of Alabama, Auburn University In
Montgomery, Millbrook, Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam, Tyler, Autauga
County Airport, Woodcrest, Craig Field Aiport, Snowdoun, Sellers,
Ramer, Waugh, Lagoon Park, Mulberry, Hunter, Alabama State
University, Montgomery, Letohatchee, and New Prospect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern Alabama.
&&
LAT...LON 3209 8678 3218 8719 3270 8661 3259 8631
3237 8600 3234 8599 3233 8597 3230 8595
3228 8592 3227 8599 3225 8599 3225 8600
3220 8600 3196 8628 3197 8630 3205 8631
3205 8641 3196 8641 3196 8661
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 224DEG 32KT 3222 8715 3212 8675 3195 8652
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TCSpecial weather statement, Apr 6, 7:30 PM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
730 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
ALZ049-070100-
Pike AL-
730 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PIKE COUNTY THROUGH
800 PM CDT...
At 730 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Glenwood, or near Goshen, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tarentum, Hamilton Crossroads, Springhill, Mossy Grove, Antioch, Troy
University, Goshen, Henderson, Troy, and Brundidge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3163 8618 3165 8616 3166 8616 3166 8615
3173 8615 3182 8593 3165 8578 3162 8588
3162 8618
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 242DEG 30KT 3165 8611
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
32/JDavisLocal storm report, Apr 6, 8:36 PM CDT, 1 hour before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
836 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0235 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNE Fayette 33.71N 87.83W
04/06/2025 Fayette AL Public
A gas station awning was heavy damaged.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 7:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BMX | Pike | 30 min |
| Apr 6, 9:35 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Elmore, Montgomery | 4 days |
| Apr 6, 9:38 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | BMX | Pike | 38 min |
| Apr 6, 9:42 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | BMX | Montgomery | 3 days |
| Apr 7, 8:04 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BMX | Cherokee | 24 hr |
| Apr 7, 12:18 PM CDT | Freeze Watch | BMX | Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah and 10 more | 13 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.