Flash Flood Emergency Northern Alabama
07Oct
Flash Flood Emergency
Northern Alabama
2 hours ago – National Weather Service
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BIRMINGHAM TO PELHAM... The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Jefferson County in ...
Flash Flood Emergency
Northern Alabama
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BIRMINGHAM TO PELHAM...
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama...
Northwestern Shelby County in central Alabama...
* Until 500 AM CDT.
* At 1247 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
a wide swath of 6 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts has
fallen. While heavy rainfall has ended, runoff is resulting in
continued significant flooding with major impacts, especially from
Pelham to Hoover to Vestavia Hills and immediate surrounding
areas. Emergency management in Jefferson County and Shelby County,
as well as first responders, report ongoing flooding of
residences, roadways, and waterways with water rescues in
progress. This will remain a dangerous flood situation through the
night, especially for those near waterways, as runoff results in
continued elevated water levels.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Birmingham to Pelham. This is
a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Homewood, Pelham,
Mountain Brook, Helena, Irondale, Fultondale, Tarrant, Indian
Springs Village, Riverchase Galleria, Patton Creek, Samford
University, Bluff Park, Riverchase, Ross Bridge, The Summit and
Oak Mountain Amphitheater.
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama...
Northwestern Shelby County in central Alabama...
* Until 500 AM CDT.
* At 1247 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
a wide swath of 6 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts has
fallen. While heavy rainfall has ended, runoff is resulting in
continued significant flooding with major impacts, especially from
Pelham to Hoover to Vestavia Hills and immediate surrounding
areas. Emergency management in Jefferson County and Shelby County,
as well as first responders, report ongoing flooding of
residences, roadways, and waterways with water rescues in
progress. This will remain a dangerous flood situation through the
night, especially for those near waterways, as runoff results in
continued elevated water levels.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Birmingham to Pelham. This is
a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Homewood, Pelham,
Mountain Brook, Helena, Irondale, Fultondale, Tarrant, Indian
Springs Village, Riverchase Galleria, Patton Creek, Samford
University, Bluff Park, Riverchase, Ross Bridge, The Summit and
Oak Mountain Amphitheater.
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
Expires in 2 hr.
2 hours ago • Source: National Weather Service
Recommended actions
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
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