WFO NASHVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, February 21, 2019
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FLOOD WARNING
Bulletin - Immediate Broadcast Requested
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Nashville TN
221 PM CST Wed Feb 20 2019
...The National Weather Service in Nashville, Tn has issued a flood warning for
the following rivers in middle Tennessee...Alabama...
Duck River At Columbia affecting Maury County
Duck River At Centerville affecting Hickman County
Buffalo River Near Lobelville affecting Perry County
Shoal Creek Near Iron City affecting Lauderdale and Lawrence Counties
.Runoff from rainfall earlier today continues to move through area creeks and
streams into the larger rivers, including the Duck, Buffalo, and Shoal Creek.
Levels on the Duck are forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage near Centerville,
and with additional rain in the forecast for Friday and Saturday, levels on the
Duck will remain high through the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid flooded areas along the river...And move personal belongings to higher
ground. Never drive through flooded roads as the depth of water may be too great
to pass...Even in trucks or sport utility vehicles. If you come across a flooded
road...Turn around don't drown.
Stay tuned to noaa weather radio or other local media for further information
from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service in Nashville, Tn has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Shoal Creek Near Iron City
* From this afternoon until Thursday morning.
* At 02PM Wednesday the stage was 11.9 feet and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and
continue rising to near 15.0 feet after midnight.
* At 14.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas along Shoal Creek begins.
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