Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 11:12AM CDT until September 5 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 9:12am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Autauga County in central Alabama...
Northeastern Lowndes County in south central Alabama...
Northwestern Montgomery County in south central Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 115 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water in
urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1112 AM 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...
Northwestern Montgomery, Autaugaville, White Hall, Autauga County
Airport, Hunter, Maxwell Air Force Base, Woodcrest, Montgomery
Riverwalk Stadium, Alabama State Capitol, Alabama State
University and Manack.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Autauga, AL; Lowndes, AL; Montgomery, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov