Flood Advisory Issued

August 12, 2009

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for…
northwestern Escambia County in northwest Florida…
southwestern Escambia County in south central Alabama…

* until 815 PM CDT

* at 622 PM CDT a storm spotter reported water on Highway 31 in
Atmore. National Weather Service radar estimated between 4 and 5
inches of rain fell from Atmore to wabeek this afternoon. Rain has
let up in the area but and additional half inch of rain is
possible…therefore runoff will continue to keep water in low
places on area roads for a few more hours.

Radar indicates the heaviest rain fell along and just south of
Highway 31 from Atmore to wabeek

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams…and ponding of water on country roads and
farmland along the banks of creeks and streams.

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely. Move to higher ground.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive