Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 1:39AM EDT until October 10 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 1239 AM CDT, Gauge reports indicated that heavy rain has fallen
across the warned area. Between 5 and 12 inches of rain have fallen.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Geneva, Samson, Kinston, Coffee Springs, Sellersville, Spears,
Marl, Lytle, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Marvin Chapel, Pera, Ganer,
Chancellor, Weeks, Lucile, Earlytown, Vaughanville, Holley Store,
Somerset and Geneva Municipal A/P.
Even though rain has nearly ended, small streams and creeks will
continue to rise quickly as water makes its way downhill and
downstream.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Coffee, AL; Geneva, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov