…The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Alabama…
Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Choctaw, Clarke
and Washington Counties.
For the Tombigbee River…including Coffeeville Dam – upstream,
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 tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 29.0 feet, pastureland is flooded. Livestock should
be moved to higher ground. Old Ferry Road near the river begins to
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 29.6 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM CDT Thursday was 29.6 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.6
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
– Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood