Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 25 at 1:38PM CDT until September 25 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2024 - 11:38am
Expires:
September 25, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Chambers and Lee.
* WHEN...Until 445 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 138 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Auburn, Opelika, Lanett, Lafayette, La Fayette, Lakeview,
Five Points, Cusseta, Chambers County Lake, Oak Bowery, Beans
Mill, Sturkie, Huguley, Denson, Buffalo, Auburn University,
Beauregard, Fredonia, Amity Park and Veasey Creek Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Chambers, AL; Lee, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL