Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 4:20PM CDT until August 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 420 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Several water rescues have been
reported. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood,
Pelham, Mountain Brook, Helena, Irondale, Fairfield, Chelsea,
Fultondale, Tarrant, Midfield, Brighton, Indian Springs Village and
Lipscomb.
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; Shelby, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov