Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
212 PM CDT Tue Jun 17 2025

ALC063-065-091-119-172215-
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Greene AL-Hale AL-Marengo AL-Sumter AL-
212 PM CDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
  counties, Greene, Hale, Marengo and Sumter.

* WHEN...Until 515 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become
  impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 212 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Demopolis, Livingston, Eutaw, York, Greensboro, Cuba,
    Jefferson, Forkland, Boligee, Epes, Tishabee, Dug Hill,
    Coatopa, Bluffport, Thornhill, The University Of West
    Alabama, Walden Quarters, Allison, Arcola and Pin Hook.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3231 8842 3246 8840 3270 8815 3290 8792
      3275 8754 3230 8790 3230 8793 3230 8797
      3230 8799 3231 8798


$$

12/Robinson