Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 1:42AM EDT until October 10 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 1242 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 5 and 12 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Elba, Enterprise, Fort Rucker, New Brockton, Lee, Woodland Grove
Church, Camp Humming Hills, Richburg, Wise Mill, Arcus, Mixons
Crossroads, Clintonville, Lowry Mill, Carl Folsom A/p, Tabernacle,
New Haven, Turner Crossroads, Victoria, Camp Alaflo Bsa and Jack.
Rain is in the process of tapering off. However, small streams,
creeks and rivers will rise quickly early this morning as runoff
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov