Flood Warning for Choctaw, AL; Clarke, AL; Washington, AL
What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 29.0 feet, Pastureland becomes flooded. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. Old Ferry Road near the river begins to flood. Where: Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam. When: Until Wednesday afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama... Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Washington, Clarke and Choctaw Counties. For the Tombigbee River...including Coffeeville Dam, Coffeeville Dam upstream, Leroy...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam.
WHEN
Until Wednesday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 29.0 feet, Pastureland becomes flooded. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. Old Ferry Road near the river begins to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 29.8 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 19.0 feet Saturday evening. Flood stage is 29.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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.