Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 5:45PM CDT until June 20 at 1:42PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Alabama...
Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.
For the Styx River...including Elsanor...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Styx River near Elsanor.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Major Flood stage. Water is near and under
low lying houses on Donovan Circle with the road flooded. Goat
Cooper and Waterworld Roads impassable, with major flooding near
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
Area Description:
Baldwin, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov