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 late tonight.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Clarke, Choctaw and Washington 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 late tonight.
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 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 29.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.9 feet Sunday 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. 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.