Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
850 AM CDT Mon May 12 2025

ALC051-085-101-121500-
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Elmore AL-Lowndes AL-Montgomery AL-
850 AM CDT Mon May 12 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected as additional showers and some thunderstorms
  approach from the southwest and move over the advisory area.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
  counties, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 849 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated heavy rainfall between 3 and 5 inches have fallen
    over the last 12 hours. Any additional rainfall will likely
    cause urban and small stream flooding.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka, Meadville, Pike
    Road, Elmore, Coosada, Deatsville, Alabama State University,
    Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium,
    Montgomery Zoo, Gunter Air Force Base, Maxwell Air Force
    Base, Boylston, Pinedale, Lagoon Park, Hyundai Motors Of
    Alabama and Woodcrest.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 3234 8651 3235 8649 3236 8649 3238 8646
      3240 8646 3241 8641 3271 8641 3270 8609
      3206 8612 3206 8655


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