Flood Advisory for Blount, AL; Jefferson, AL
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What is happening
What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Southwestern Blount County in central Alabama... Northeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama... When: Until 730 PM CDT.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Blount County in central Alabama... Northeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama... * WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 526 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. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cleveland, Dallas, Warrior, Kimberly, Locust Fork, Trafford, Fairview, Hayden, Nectar, County Line, Blount Springs, Bangor, Arkadelphia, Smoke Rise, Rickwood Caverns, Chamblees Mill and Easley.
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Flood Advisory issued August 9 at 5:26PM CDT until August 9 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Birmingham AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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