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The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Alabama Tombigbee River Near Leroy affecting Clarke and Washington Counties. For the Tombigbee Riverincluding Coffeeville Dam, Coffeeville Dam - upstream, LeroyMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tombigbee River near Leroy.
When: From Friday evening to Monday afternoon.
Impacts: At 24.0 feet, Flooding of low lying farm and pasturelands begins. Cattle in low lying areas should be moved to higher ground. Water approaches low lying roads on west side of river.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 25.2 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.