The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for…
Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama…
Southwestern St. Clair County in central Alabama…
Central Shelby County in central Alabama…
* Until 415 PM CDT.
* At 223 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Southern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Irondale,
Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Indian Springs Village, Lipscomb,
Inverness, Riverchase Galleria, The Summit and Patton Creek.
Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
