Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 4:34PM CDT until August 7 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 434 PM CDT, Heavy rainfall has ended and floodwaters continue to
subside. Water levels remain elevated on Valley and Village Creeks.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Birmingham, Homewood, Fultondale, Tarrant, B.j.c.c., Regions Field,
U.A.B. Campus, Five Points South, Legion Field, Kingston,
Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham
Fairgounds, Ketona Lakes, Vulcan Park, Rickwood Field and Danville.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Jefferson, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov