Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 3 at 4:34PM CDT until July 3 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
county, Cherokee.
* WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 434 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...
Centre, Cedar Bluff, Centre Municipal Airport, Forney,
Leesburg, Gaylesville, Moshat, Eastern Weiss Lake, Tennala,
Cornwall Furnace Park, Western Weiss Lake, Pleasant Gap, Ball
Flat, Coloma, Howells Crossroads, Waterhouse, Chesnut Bay
Resort, Spring Garden and Weiss Dam.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Cherokee, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: