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2025 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 5

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

190 
WGUS54 KBMX 160222
FFWBMX
ALC015-027-029-121-160515-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FF.W.0005.250316T0222Z-250316T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
922 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Calhoun County in east central Alabama...
  Clay County in east central Alabama...
  Southwestern Cleburne County in east central Alabama...
  Talladega County in east central Alabama...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 922 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3334 8628 3374 8610 3376 8604 3380 8606
      3383 8605 3384 8563 3311 8565 3311 8627
      3327 8618

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

88
499 
WGUS54 KBMX 160422
FFWBMX
ALC015-027-029-121-160615-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250316T0615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1122 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Calhoun County in east central Alabama...
  Clay County in east central Alabama...
  Southwestern Cleburne County in east central Alabama...
  Talladega County in east central Alabama...

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1122 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3334 8628 3374 8610 3376 8604 3380 8606
      3383 8605 3384 8563 3311 8565 3311 8627
      3327 8618

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$
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190 
WGUS54 KBMX 160222
FFWBMX
ALC015-027-029-121-160515-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FF.W.0005.250316T0222Z-250316T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
922 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Calhoun County in east central Alabama...
  Clay County in east central Alabama...
  Southwestern Cleburne County in east central Alabama...
  Talladega County in east central Alabama...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 922 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3334 8628 3374 8610 3376 8604 3380 8606
      3383 8605 3384 8563 3311 8565 3311 8627
      3327 8618

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

88
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499 
WGUS54 KBMX 160422
FFWBMX
ALC015-027-029-121-160615-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250316T0615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1122 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Calhoun County in east central Alabama...
  Clay County in east central Alabama...
  Southwestern Cleburne County in east central Alabama...
  Talladega County in east central Alabama...

* Until 115 AM CDT.

* At 1122 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3334 8628 3374 8610 3376 8604 3380 8606
      3383 8605 3384 8563 3311 8565 3311 8627
      3327 8618

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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