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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
405 PM CDT Thu May 18 2023


ALC055-182300-
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Etowah AL-
405 PM CDT Thu May 18 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
FOR CENTRAL ETOWAH COUNTY...

At 405 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing 
heavy rain and flooding across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
  Gadsden, Rainbow City, Attalla, Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Gadsden 
  Mall, Noccalula Falls, Neely Henry Lake, Southside, Big Wills 
  Creek, Gadsden Steam Plant, Gadsden Water Works, Northside and 
  Gadsden Municipal Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3392 8600 3392 8608 3393 8610 3395 8611
      3399 8610 3403 8608 3404 8606 3405 8602
      3405 8596 3405 8595 3401 8590 3399 8589
      3397 8589 3396 8590 3393 8593

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

25/Owen