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Flood Watch
Issued: 7:11 PM May. 11, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible over
areas that are already saturated from rainfall over the past 48
hours.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton,
Clay, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson,
Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry,
Pickens, Pike, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega,
Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Urban areas will
also be more susceptible to flash flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Saturated soil conditions are present due to rainfall amounts
between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts over the
last 48 hours. Storms capable of producing torrential
rainfall are expected to develop in bands and move over
similar areas. An additional 1.5 to 2 inches of rain with
locally higher amounts will be possible through Monday
afternoon over the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:57 PM May. 11, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Black Warrior River at Selden Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 90.0 feet, Pasture and wood lands begin to flood.
Livestock should be moved to higher ground at stages above 90 feet.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 83.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and crest at 91.5 feet by Tuesday
morning. It is currently forecast to fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 90.0 feet.


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