Flood Advisory — Lowndes 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 14 at 3:09PM CDT until August 14 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Lowndes County in south central Alabama... Central Montgomery County in south central Alabama... Northwestern Bullock County in southeastern Alabama... Southwestern Macon County in southeastern Alabama... * WHEN...Until 600 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 309 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 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Southern Montgomery, Hayneville, Pike Road, Pinedale, Sprague, Snowdoun, Hyundai Motors Of Alabama, Hope Hull, Pintlala, Shopton, Hardaway, Franklin Field, Carters Hill, Barachias, Cecil, Mitchell and Letohatchee.
Effective August 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET · Expires August 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Birmingham AL
Expires
August 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 day ago
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 Lowndes 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 (1 day ago). It's set to expire August 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lowndes County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Bullock County, Macon County, Montgomery County.