Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 9:55PM CDT until July 12 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
county, Etowah.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 955 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gadsden, Rainbow City, Attalla, Glencoe, Steele, Reece City,
Gadsden Mall, Noccalula Falls, Neely Henry Lake, Southside,
Gadsden Municipal Airport, Big Wills Creek, Gadsden Steam
Plant, Gadsden Water Works, Northside and Ramsey.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Etowah, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: