Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 2:08PM CDT until September 21 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
Heavy rainfall will continue to produce ponding of water across the
area and could create dangerous driving conditions in road
construction areas along Interstate 65. Use caution if driving.
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Chilton County in central Alabama...
Southwestern Shelby County in central Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 207 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
- 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...
Alabaster, Pelham, Calera, Montevallo, Columbiana, Jemison,
Wilton, Shelby County Airport, American Village, University Of
Montevallo, Maylene, Camp Branch, Minooka Park, Bounds Lake,
Saginaw, Saddle Lake Farms, Alabaster Veterans Park, Ballantrae,
Siluria and Dogwood.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Chilton, AL; Shelby, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov