Flood Advisory — Jefferson 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 6 at 3:46PM CDT until August 6 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Jefferson County in central Alabama... * WHEN...Until 645 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Irondale, Leeds, Lake Purdy, Barber Motorsports Park, Cahaba Heights, Alton, The Summit, Shops of Grand River, Samford University, Liberty Park, Grants Mill Road Bridge and Birmingham Zoo.
Effective August 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Birmingham AL
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Jefferson 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Jefferson County?
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