Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 6 at 11:55PM CDT until May 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 9:55pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
Periods of heavy rain will continue through early Thursday morning
for locations along and just north to south of the Highway 80
corridor.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa,
Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Pike,
Russell and Tallapoosa.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Perry; Chilton; Coosa; Tallapoosa; Chambers; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes; Elmore; Montgomery; Macon; Bullock; Lee; Russell; Pike; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL