Alabama Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/17/2026 14:13

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 4:13PM CDT until July 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following county, Winston. * WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arley, Addison, Moreland, Inmanfield, Brushy Lake, Smith Lake, Houston, Bull Branch, Yellow Creek, Panther Branch, Grayson, Cutoff Branch and Mill Branch.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Winston, AL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Birmingham AL