Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 5:24AM EDT until October 5 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 2:24am
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Coffee County in southeastern Alabama...
Northwestern Dale County in southeastern Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 730 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 424 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 6 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...
Elba, Fort Rucker, Enterprise, Ozark, New Brockton, Ariton, Lee,
Tabernacle, Eanon, Mixons Crossroads, Camp Alaflo Bsa, Java,
Clintonville, Victoria, Woodland Grove Church, Greater Salem
Church, Frisco, Shell Army Field, Roeton and Arcus.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Coffee, AL; Dale, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov