Flood Advisory — Baldwin County, Alabama
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 5:01PM CDT until August 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama... West Central Escambia County in northwestern Florida... * WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bay Minette, Robertsdale, Loxley, Stapleton, Silverhill, Gateswood, Rosinton, Steelwood, Vangordon, Pine Haven, Whitehouse Forks, Douglasville and D'Olive. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Mobile AL
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Last Checked
50 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Baldwin County, Alabama?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (50 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Baldwin County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Escambia County.