Flood Warning issued March 17 at 12:42AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

…The Flood Warning is extended 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 forecast.

* WHERE…Tombigbee River near Leroy.

* WHEN…From late Tuesday night 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Wednesday morning and continue rising to 25.7 feet
Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
– Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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