Flood Advisory for Coosa, AL; Talladega, 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: Northeastern Coosa County in east central Alabama... South Central Talladega County in east central Alabama... When: Until 130 AM CDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Coosa County in east central Alabama... South Central Talladega County in east central Alabama... * WHEN...Until 130 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1137 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 of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sylacauga, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Stewartville, Weogufka, Hanover, Hatchet, Crewsville, Bentleyville, Bradford, Parkdale, Overbrook, Hissop and Gantts Quarry.
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Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 11:37PM CDT until August 11 at 1:30AM 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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