Flood Advisory for Chambers, AL
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- Chambers
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- Minor
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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: Southeastern Chambers County in east central Alabama... When: Until 330 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Chambers County in east central Alabama... * WHEN...Until 330 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1223 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... Valley, Lanett, Cusseta, Huguley, Chambers County Lake, Fairfax, River View, Lanett Municipal Airport and I 85 Welcome Center At Lanett.
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Flood Advisory issued August 14 at 12:23PM CDT until August 14 at 3:30PM 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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