The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Flood Advisory for…
Shelby County in central Alabama…
Bibb County in central Alabama…
Jefferson County in central Alabama…
* Until 530 PM CST Monday.
* At 1126 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms. This will cause flooding
within the advisory area, particularly within urban areas where
poor drainage exists. In addition, small streams may begin to
overflow their banks. With persistent heavy rainfall continuing,
flash flooding will become likely later on this afternoon and
evening, and all interests should closely monitor the latest
warnings and forecasts.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood,
Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Hueytown, Gardendale,
Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Calera, Fairfield, Chelsea, Fultondale and
Montevallo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
