Weather Alert in Alabama
Flood Advisory issued May 12 at 1:12PM CDT until May 12 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
AREAS AFFECTED: St. Clair, AL
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following county, St. Clair. * WHEN...Until 515 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 109 PM CDT, Heavy rainfall over the last several days of 3 to locally 5 inches has caused rises on areas creeks and streams. The Big Canoe Creek near Ashville is near the 11 foot flood stage this afternoon and slowly rising. Mainly flooding of fields and pasture lands near the creek are anticipated this afternoon. However, some low lying nearby properties may see standing water as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ashville.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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