…FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE…A portion of central Alabama, including the following
county, Shelby.
* WHEN…Until 1230 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1115 AM CDT, the public reported heavy rain in Cahaba
Valley Creek due to thunderstorms. This is causing urban and
small stream flooding.
– Cahaba Valley Creek is the most likely place to experience
minor flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea,
Montevallo, Columbiana, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village,
Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Oak Mountain State Park,
Highland Lakes, Meadowbrook, Fowler Lake, Oak Mountain
Amphitheater, Inverness and Mount Laurel.
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.
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT THIS MORNING…
* WHAT… Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE… A portion of central Alabama, including the following
county, Shelby.
* WHEN… Until 1130 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS… Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 935 AM CDT, the public reported numerous roads around
Shelby County still had ponding of water due to the heavy
rainfall from earlier this morning. This is causing urban and
small stream flooding. Additionally, automated gauges in the
Cahaba Valley Creek area are at or just above bankfull.
– Cahaba Valley Creek is experiencing minor flooding but other
areas within the advisory are also experiencing ponding of
water on roadways.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea,
Montevallo, Columbiana, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village,
Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Oak Mountain State Park,
Highland Lakes, Meadowbrook, Fowler Lake, Oak Mountain
Amphitheater, Inverness and Mount Laurel.
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.
