Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Blount County in central Alabama...

* Until 700 AM CDT.

* At 354 AM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. 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... Oneonta, Springville, Blountsville, Cleveland, Locust Fork, Susan Moore, Allgood, Fairview, Nectar, Rosa, Inland Lake, Highland Lake, Easley, Hendrix, Fowler Spring, Clear Springs, Chamblees Mill and Holly Springs.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BLOUNT, AL

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.