The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for…
Northeastern Bibb County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama…
Southwestern St. Clair County in central Alabama…
Central Shelby County in central Alabama…
* Until 1115 PM CDT.
* At 917 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Southeastern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster,
Bessemer, Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena,
Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Indian Springs Village,
Woodstock, West Blocton, Riverchase, Oak Mountain Amphitheater and
Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.
Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
