Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 17 at 8:41AM CDT until June 17 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:41am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Washington County in southwestern Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 945 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 840 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen,
including over the city of Chatom.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. If
thunderstorms continue to redevelop over this area, a flash flood
warning may become necessary.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chatom, Fruitdale, Jordan, Rutan and Yellow Pine.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Washington, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: