[BNAWX] Flood Statement

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WGUS84 KOHX 021717
FLSOHX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1117 AM CST Fri Mar 2 2018

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...
Tennessee...

  Elk River Near Prospect AFFECTING Limestone and Giles Counties

. Runoff has caused the Elk River near Prospect to rise above its flood stage.
It is expected to crest today and then begin to fall overnight.

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.

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1117 AM CST Fri Mar 2 2018

...Flood Warning extended until 03/03 15:00...The Flood Warning continues for
  The Elk River Near Prospect
* Until 03/03 15:00.
* At 10AM Friday the stage was 27.9 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 28.0 feet by this afternoon. The river
  will fall below flood stage tomorrow late morning.
* At 26.0 feet...Water completely floods Veto Rd near the Hargrove - Johnson
  bridge south of Route 273. It may be unsafe to pass and motorists should seek
  an alternate route.
* At 25.0 feet...Water begins to flood Veto Rd near the Hargrove - Johnson
  bridge south of Route 273.
* At 24.5 feet...Water begins to approach Veto Rd near the Hargrove - Johnson
  bridge.

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LAT...LON  3510 8683 3504 8683 3495 8700 3480 8710
      3485 8716 3501 8705



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