Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 24 at 12:37PM CDT until May 24 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Jefferson and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are
elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1237 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer,
Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Helena, Hueytown, Irondale,
Leeds, Fairfield, Chelsea, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, Midfield,
Adamsville, Brighton and Indian Springs Village.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jefferson, AL; Shelby, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL