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Blount County
Wednesday September 25th, 2024 :: 02:59 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Watch until 07:00AM Friday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Autauga, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Lowndes and Shelby.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches from Helene may result in flash flooding Thursday afternoon and Thursday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BLOUNT ... JEFFERSON ... SHELBY ... CHILTON ... AUTAUGA ... LOWNDES

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Address/Location
Blount County
220 2nd Avenue East
Oneonta, AL 35121

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 205-625-4121

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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