River Flood Warning from FRI 1:00 PM CDT until SAT 7:00 AM CDT
Issued By
Birmingham – AL, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area includes Autauga, Elmore, Montgomery, Dallas and Lowndes counties
The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning…
The Flood Warning continues for the Alabama River At Montgomery. From Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.8 feet. Flood stage is 35 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday afternoon to a crest of 35.0 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. Impact…At 35 feet, Extensive flooding of low lands in the area occurs.
More Information
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama…
Alabama River At Montgomery affecting Lowndes, Montgomery, Elmore, Dallas and Autauga Counties.
Alabama River At Selma affecting Dallas County.
Flooding is forecast to develop on the Alabama River due to forecasted heavy rainfall in association with Hurricane Sally and a flood warning remains in effect.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if conditions warrant.
