Flood Warning Issued for Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam Affecting Choctaw, Clarke, and Washington Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mobile, AL has issued a Flood Warning for the Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam. This alert is classified as a severe threat with minor flooding forecast for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Alabama:

• Choctaw County
• Clarke County
• Washington County

Specific locations mentioned include Coffeeville Dam, Coffeeville Dam - upstream, and Leroy.

What You Should Do

Residents and property owners in the affected areas should take the following precautions:

• Move livestock: At the flood stage of 29.0 feet, pastureland becomes flooded; livestock should be moved to higher ground immediately.
• Road Safety: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoidance: Stay away from Old Ferry Road near the river as it begins to flood at the 29.0-foot mark.

Expected Conditions

• Flood Stage: 29.0 feet.
• Current Status: As of 8:30 AM CDT Thursday, the river stage was 22.5 feet.
• Forecast: The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 30.9 feet early Monday afternoon.
• Impacts: Minor flooding is anticipated. Pastureland and local roads near the river will be submerged as the water rises.

Timeline

• Effective Date: March 12, 2026, at 9:05 AM CDT.
• Onset: The flood warning begins Friday evening, March 13, 2026.
• Duration: The warning remains in effect until further notice. The river is expected to crest early Monday afternoon.