Flood Warning issued February 22 at 10:15AM CST until February 23 at 8:00AM 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 tomorrow morning.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 25.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight.
– Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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