Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
824 PM CDT Fri May 2 2025

ALC125-030430-
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Tuscaloosa AL-
824 PM CDT Fri May 2 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 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
  county, Tuscaloosa.

* WHEN...Until 1130 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 822 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen
    over the last 3 hours. Additional rainfall will lead to at
    least localized flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Moundville, Lake View,
    Brookwood, Coaling, Vance, Coker, University Mall, Bryant
    Denny Stadium, McFarland Mall, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater,
    Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Tuscaloosa Regional Airport,
    Shelton State Community College, Lake Wildwood, Lake Lurleen
    State Park, Binion Creek Landing and Mercedes Benz Of
    Alabama.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3340 8725 3339 8723 3337 8723 3334 8718
      3332 8718 3332 8716 3331 8716 3330 8713
      3324 8713 3323 8715 3320 8720 3313 8720
      3313 8728 3311 8731 3301 8732 3300 8758
      3302 8783 3334 8784 3340 8764 3342 8727


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