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Calhoun County EMA
Wednesday January 4th, 2023 :: 03:07 a.m. CST

Advisory

Flash Flood Warning until 05:00AM

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Calhoun County in east central Alabama... Southern Cherokee County in northeastern Alabama... Southeastern Etowah County in northeastern Alabama...

* Until 500 AM CST.

* At 306 AM CST, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported flash flooding ongoing in Cherokee County due to excessive rainfall. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gadsden, Rainbow City, Hokes Bluff, Centre, Cedar Bluff, Centre Municipal Airport, Glencoe, Ohatchee, Gaylesville, Ballplay, Ball Flat, Tennala, Western Weiss Lake, Moshat, Eastern Weiss Lake, Gadsden Mall, Cornwall Furnace Park, Neely Henry Lake, Southside and Reaves.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CALHOUN, AL ... CHEROKEE, AL ... ETOWAH, AL

Instructions:

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Address/Location
Calhoun County EMA
507 Francis St W
Jacksonville, AL 36265

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 256-380-5741

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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