Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 11:18AM CDT until May 24 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah,
Jefferson, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair and Talladega.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A batch of heavy rain and thunderstorms is forecast to move
across the watch area this afternoon. High rainfall rates
could result in isolated flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Blount; Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne; Jefferson; Shelby; St. Clair; Talladega; Clay; Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL