Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 25 at 3:29PM CDT until May 25 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
county, Etowah.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Gadsden, Rainbow City, Attalla, Reece City, Noccalula Falls,
Gadsden Mall, Crudup, Northside, Gadsden Water Works, Gadsden
Steam Plant, Keener and Big Wills Creek.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Etowah, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL