…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CST THIS MORNING…
* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Greene and Sumter.
* WHEN…Until 1115 AM CST.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 808 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Livingston, Eutaw, York, Cuba, Forkland, Boligee,
Gainesville, Epes, Emelle, Bluffport, The University Of West
Alabama, Allison, Tishabee, New West Greene, West Greene,
Thornhill, Boyd, Panola, Geiger and Sumterville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
