Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 12:02PM CDT until June 18 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
Rainfall is beginning to let up across the area but stream levels
remain elevated and some minor overflow and ponding of water is
still expected. Conditions are expected to gradually improve.
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Greene and Sumter.
* WHEN...Until 115 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream
flows are elevated. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1159 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. This will
cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Livingston, Eutaw, York, Cuba, Boligee, Union, Gainesville,
Epes, Emelle, The University Of West Alabama, Bluffport,
Boyd, Tishabee, Coatopa, Dug Hill, Allison, New West Greene,
West Greene, Panola and Kinterbish.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Greene, AL; Sumter, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov