Flood Warning Issued for Tombigbee River Near Leroy Affecting Clarke and Washington Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mobile, AL, has issued a Flood Warning for the Tombigbee River near Leroy. The warning is effective from Friday afternoon, March 13, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice.

Affected Areas

This alert specifically impacts Washington and Clarke Counties in Alabama. The warning covers the Tombigbee River near Leroy, including Coffeeville Dam and areas upstream.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas should take immediate precautions:

• Move Livestock: Cattle in low-lying farm and pasturelands should be moved to higher ground before flooding begins.
• Road Safety: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoid Hazards: Stay away from riverbanks and low-lying roads on the west side of the river where water is expected to approach.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 24.0 feet. At this level, flooding of low-lying farm and pasturelands begins. As of 8:00 AM CDT on Thursday, the river stage was at 17.0 feet. The current forecast predicts a rise to 25.5 feet by early Monday afternoon, with additional rises possible thereafter.

Timeline

The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday afternoon, March 13. The warning remains in effect until further notice as the river is projected to continue rising through at least Monday afternoon.