Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 12:18AM CDT until August 21 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:18pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Blount County in central Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 315 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1218 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...
Blountsville, Snead, Susan Moore, Brooksville, McLarty,
Strawberry and Chamblees Mill.
Instruction:
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.
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:
Blount, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov