Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 8:24PM CDT until May 2 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 6:24pm
Expires:
May 2, 2025 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
county, Tuscaloosa.
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 822 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen
over the last 3 hours. Additional rainfall will lead to at
least localized flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Moundville, Lake View,
Brookwood, Coaling, Vance, Coker, University Mall, Bryant
Denny Stadium, McFarland Mall, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater,
Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Tuscaloosa Regional Airport,
Shelton State Community College, Lake Wildwood, Lake Lurleen
State Park, Binion Creek Landing and Mercedes Benz Of
Alabama.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL