Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 8 at 8:14AM CDT until June 11 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 6:14am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Alabama...
Flint River at Brownsboro affecting Madison County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Flint River at Brownsboro.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect yards on the
right bank. Homes are not threatened on the right bank at this
stage. Brownsboro Road north of the Flint River is closed due to
high waters. At least two homes on the left bank are threatened by
floodwaters. The gage house becomes inaccessible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 AM CDT Monday was 22.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Wednesday evening and continue falling to 13.4 feet
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Madison, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov