Flood Warning issued March 17 at 6:49PM CDT until March 18 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama…Tennessee…

Elk River Near Prospect affecting Giles and Limestone Counties.

For the Elk River…including Prospect…Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE…Elk River near Prospect.

* WHEN…Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At 26.0 feet, Flooding is impacting agricultural areas
along the river across southeast Giles County. Water covers Veto
Rd near the Hargrove – Johnson bridge south of Route 273. It may
be unsafe to pass and motorists should seek an alternate route.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 26.9 feet and falling.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 PM CDT Monday was 27.6 feet.
– Forecast…The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning and fall below action stage tomorrow afternoon.
– Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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