Active AlertsCrenshaw
Flood Warning
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Southeastern Conecuh County in south central Alabama Covington County in south central Alabama Southern Crenshaw County in south central Alabama Eastern Escambia County in south central Alabama
When: Until 900 AM CDT Saturday.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas.
Additional Details: - At 1238 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Andalusia, Opp, Brewton, Florala, East Brewton, Brantley, River Falls, Red Level, Lockhart, Dozier, Heath, Gantt, Glenwood, Riverview, Carolina, Beck, Stanley, Red Oak, Loango and Rhump. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.