Flood Advisory

FROM: NWS Birmingham AL
AREA: Jefferson, AL; Shelby, AL
SENT: 2026-06-19T20:26:00-05:00

Flood Advisory issued June 19 at 8:26PM CDT until June 19 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Jefferson and Shelby.

* WHEN…Until 1030 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 826 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Gardendale,
Irondale, Leeds, Fultondale, Tarrant, Adamsville, Graysville,
Brookside, Lake Purdy, Barber Motorsports Park, Cahaba
Heights, Birmingham Airport, Kingston, Greystone, Shops of
Grand River, Ketona Lakes and B.j.c.c.

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

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-19T22:30:00-05:00