Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 2:20PM CDT until June 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
Periods of very heavy rainfall will be possible through the
remainder of the afternoon. Rainfall rates of one to three inches
per hour will make driving conditions dangerous. Ponding of water
will be likely in poor drainage areas.
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, St. Clair and
Talladega.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 217 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will
cause urban and small stream flooding.
- Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area.
This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Calhoun, AL; Cherokee, AL; Cleburne, AL; Etowah, AL; St. Clair, AL; Talladega, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: