Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 4 at 3:21PM CDT until October 4 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
FFWBMX
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Shelby County in central Alabama...
* Until 615 PM CDT.
* At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Calera, Montevallo, Wilton, Shelby County Airport, American
Village, University Of Montevallo and Dogwood.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 228 and 235.
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:
Shelby, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov