Flood Warning issued April 9 at 8:40PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

…The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Alabama…

Alabama River Near Claiborne Dam affecting Wilcox, Clarke and
Monroe Counties.

For the Alabama River…including Millers Ferry Dam, Claiborne Dam…
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…Alabama River near Claiborne Dam.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 43.0 feet, access to Eureka Landing community stops,
with access cut off.
At 49.0 feet, recreational areas around the Lock and Dam begin to
flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 42.9 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 42.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.9
feet early Saturday morning.
– Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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