[BNAWX] Flood Statement

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Nashville TN
846 AM CST Thu Mar 1 2018

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

  Elk River Near Prospect AFFECTING Limestone and Giles Counties

. Recent heavy rainfall has caused the Elk River near Prospect to rise above
action stage and is forecast to rise above flood stage.

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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846 AM CST Thu Mar 1 2018

...Flood Warning extended until 03/03 12:37...The Flood Warning continues for
  The Elk River Near Prospect
* From this evening until 03/03 12:37.
* At 08AM Thursday the stage was 23.1 feet and rising.
* Nonflood flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* 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.
* At 22.0 feet...Water completely inundates the TWRA boat launch parking lot
  near the Hargrove - Johnson bridge on Veto Rd.
* At 19.0 feet...Water begins to inundate the TWRA boat launch parking area near
  the Hargrove - Johnson bridge on Veto Rd. The boat ramp is completely
  submerged at this level and may be unusable.
* At 18.0 feet...Water begins to inundate the low lying agricultural land along
  the river.



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



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