…The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Alabama…
Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Clarke, Choctaw
and Washington 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam.
* WHEN…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.
At 40.0 feet, widespread flooding of timber and pastureland.
Portions of State Highway 114 east of the river becomes covered by
water. Cabins on Old Ferry Road flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.8 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 30.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to 35.3 feet Sunday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
– Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood