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Flash Flood Warning
ActiveConecuh, AL; Escambia, AL
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
FFWMOB
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Conecuh County in south central Alabama... Eastern Escambia County in south central Alabama...
* Until 1230 AM CDT.
* At 926 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. 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... Brewton, East Brewton, Castleberry, Riverview, Damascus, Nymph, Kirkland, Rock Hill, Brooklyn, Centerville, Paul, Appleton, Mount Union, Melrose, Dixonville and Cohassett.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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