…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT THIS MORNING…
…REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING…
* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Chilton, Coosa and Shelby.
* WHEN…Until 1130 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 922 AM CDT, the public reported that numerous roads in the
area still had ponding of water due to the heavy rain from
thunderstorms. This is causing urban and small stream
flooding. Additionally, automated gauges in the area are near
or just above bankfull conditions.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea, Clanton,
Montevallo, Columbiana, Jemison, Wilsonville, Indian Springs
Village, Thorsby, Harpersville, Westover, Maplesville,
Wilton, Shelby County Airport, American Village and Lay Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
