Areal Flood Advisory — Parts of Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby Co. Until 3 am
…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Bibb, Jefferson and Shelby.
* WHEN…Until 300 AM CST.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1109 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Pelham, Helena,
Leeds, Chelsea, Montevallo, Indian Springs Village, Vincent,
Westover, Oak Mountain State Park, Oak Mountain Amphitheater,
Riverchase, Riverchase Galleria, Patton Creek, Hoover
Metropolitan Stadium, Inverness and Meadowbrook.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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