Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 3:40PM CDT until June 18 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
Heavy rainfall will continue to move through the area this
afternoon. Small streams and poor drainage areas are likely to
overflow. Ponding of water will make driving hazardous at times.
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Barbour, Bullock and eastern Pike.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 338 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Barbour, AL; Bullock, AL; Pike, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: