Flood Warning Continues for the Coosa River at Weiss Dam
As of 11:50am Friday (February 22nd) the Weiss Lake level was at 567’ 3” – which is above Flood Stage and the level is expected to be near 569 feet by early Tuesday morning.
Here at WEIS Radio we’ve measured a total of 1.4 inches of rain over the past 24 hours for a total of 8.66 inches of rain during the last seven days.
Remember, at these levels flooding of lakeside property occurs, affecting docks, boathouses and so on.
Also, we’ve had a number of reports of items appearing in the lake such as lawn furniture, a variety of children’s toys, bicycles – you name it. Please take time to secure all items of this sort so you do not lose your property and it doesn’t go into the lake where it does become a navigational hazard.
These items have to be removed so as not to present a danger to others – and that – in turn, takes valuable time away from marine patrol officers’ other duties and activities.
As we’ve mentioned, this type of weather system also affects travel. Surface soil conditions are already saturated and much of the rainfall will run off quickly, filling all low lying areas, ditches, and creeks. The local rivers and streams will also continue to rise due to excessive rainfall locally, and across upstream river basins.
Motorists should exercise caution during this type weather – watch for ponding, excessive run-off and water standing on the edge of the roadways. Also be aware that debris may be on the roads from the fast-running water – that includes small to medium-sized rocks, tree limbs and even downed trees. Give yourself extra time to get where you’re going safely.
THE FOLLOWING ROADS HAVE BEEN DEEMED IMPASSABLE
- County Road 144 (between Highway 68 & County Road 553 in Cedar Bluff)
- County Road 535 (Cedar Bluff)
- County Road 1008 (Island Subdivision in Cedar Bluff)
- A portion of County Road 432
- Portions of Park Street in Centre
- State Docks on Alabama Highway 9 North in Cedar Bluff
- Quail Run Drive (Off Sewell Ferry Road in Cedar Bluff)
- County Road 177 (Spring Garden)
- Cedar Street @ Reese Street in Cedar Bluff
- Dead End of Reese Street (Cedar Bluff)
THE FOLLOWING ROADS HAVE BEEN DEEMED IMPASSABLE
- County Road 144 (between Highway 68 & County Road 553)
- County Road 535
- County Road 1008 (Island Subdivision)
- A portion of County Road 432
- Portions of Park Street in Centre
- State Docks on Alabama Highway 9N in Cedar Bluff
- Quail Run Drive (off of Sewell Ferry Rd in Cedar Bluff)
- County Road 177 (Spring Garden)
Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely
High of 67
Tonight
Rainfall
Low of 54
Saturday
Cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms
High of 73
Saturday Night
Rain likely
Low of 50
Sunday
Becoming Mostly Sunny
High of 61
EXTENDED FORECAST
Monday and Tuesday
Sunday
High Monday – 58 / High Tuesday – 62