…The Flood Warning continues 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/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
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 Wednesday the stage was 32.8 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 32.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.1
feet early Sunday morning.
– Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood