Flood Warning issued March 17 at 10:38AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Alabama…

Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Washington, Clarke
and Choctaw Counties.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam.

* WHEN…From late Tuesday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 29.0 feet, pastureland becomes flooded. Livestock
should be moved to higher ground. Old Ferry Road near the river
begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 24.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of
30.2 feet Thursday evening.
– Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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