Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 4:04PM CDT until August 11 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding may be
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Gaylesville, Blanche, Cornwall Furnace Park, Broomtown, Fullerton
and New Moon.
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:
Cherokee, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov