Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 22 at 1:39PM CDT until May 22 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 139 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
very heavy rainfall which is leading to flash flooding in Saraland,
Satsuma, and Creola. Between 6 and 9 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Saraland, Satsuma, Creola, Axis, Mount Vernon, Movico, Salco,
Barry Village, Bucks, Chastang, Hatters, Pennsylvania, Fort
Stoddard, Celeste, Vaughn, Mackies, Latham and Oak Grove.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Baldwin, AL; Mobile, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL