Flood Warning for Covington, AL; Escambia, AL
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 27.0 feet, flooding of farmland and lowlands. Cattle should be moved to higher ground. Where: Conecuh River at Brewton. When: From Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday evening.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Conecuh River At Brewton affecting Covington and Escambia Counties. For the Conecuh River...including River Falls, Brewton...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Conecuh River at Brewton.
WHEN
From Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday evening.
IMPACTS
At 27.0 feet, flooding of farmland and lowlands. Cattle should be moved to higher ground.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 25.9 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Flood stage is 27.0 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.