Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1119 AM CDT Thu May 9 2024

ALC037-123-091930-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Coosa AL-Tallapoosa AL-
1119 AM CDT Thu May 9 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 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, Coosa and Tallapoosa.

* WHEN...Until 230 PM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1119 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Alexander City, Dadeville, Goodwater, Camp Hill, Rockford,
    Kellyton, Weogufka, Jacksons` Gap, New Site, Goldville, Wind
    Creek State Park, Highway 9 and Highway 22, Bradford,
    Northern Lake Martin, Crewsville, Cottage Grove, Hatchet,
    Nixburg, Hillabee Creek and Western Lake Martin.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3279 8641 3281 8645 3284 8646 3286 8645
      3287 8647 3293 8652 3294 8652 3301 8636
      3309 8589 3311 8559 3280 8559 3278 8578
      3277 8640


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