Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Alabama

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for multiple forecast zones and coastal waters across Alabama.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 2:21 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:30 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

Potential Impact

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Montgomery, Auburn, Prattville, Phenix City, Opelika, Millbrook, Tuskegee, Union Springs, Notasulga, Hurtsboro, Midway, Milstead, Meadville, Smiths, Pike Road, Smiths Station, Coosada, Shorter and Franklin. This includes the following highways. US Highway 431 between mile markers 75 and 143. US Highway 80 near mile marker 114. and near mile marker 115. and between mile markers 121 and 217. US Highway 82 between mile markers 140 and 178. and between mile markers 179 and 229. US Highway 231 between mile markers 88 and 96. and between mile markers 97 and 117. and near mile marker 137. US Highway 280 between mile markers 97 and 106. and between mile markers 116 and 137. Interstate 65 between mile markers 147 and 180. Interstate 85 between mile markers 1 and 69

Areas Affected

The warning covers multiple forecast zones and coastal waters across Alabama.

Safety Information

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.