Flood Warning issued February 16 at 7:49PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

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

Tombigbee River Near Leroy affecting Washington and Clarke
Counties.

For the Tombigbee River…including Coffeeville Dam – Pool,
Coffeeville Dam, Leroy…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Tombigbee River near Leroy.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 24.0 feet, flooding of low lying farm and
pasturelands begins. Cattle in low lying areas should be moved to
higher ground. Water approaches low lying roads on west side of
river.
At 30.0 feet, water approaches roads on west side of Jackson.
Low-lying roads on the west side of the river will begin flooding.
County Road 34 remains open.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 25.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6
feet Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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