


Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
736 WGUS84 KBMX 210048 FLSBMX Flood Advisory National Weather Service Birmingham AL 748 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ALC027-029-037-121-210330- /O.NEW.KBMX.FA.Y.0138.250821T0048Z-250821T0330Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Clay AL-Cleburne AL-Coosa AL-Talladega AL- 748 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa and Talladega. * WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oxford, Talladega, Sylacauga, Lineville, Ashland, Goodwater, Rockford, Stewartville, Weogufka, Munford, Oak Grove, Waldo, Parkdale, Sycamore, Hatchet, Bradford, Hanover, Crewsville, Mount Cheaha and Barfield. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3355 8593 3356 8563 3350 8563 3350 8564 3334 8565 3311 8593 3309 8601 3304 8601 3288 8621 3290 8645 3317 8632 $$ 12/Robinson