NWS Birmingham ALFA.A 0009October 8, 2026
Flood Watch: Marion, Lamar, Fayette and 36 more, AL
The National Weather Service office in Birmingham issued a flood watch for Marion, Lamar, Fayette and 36 more in Alabama, in force until 7:00 a.m. local time on October 11. It was the 9th areal flood watch the NWS office in Birmingham issued in 2026. Alabama had 4 flood watches in October 2026, against 0 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Alabama's flood watchs by year).
Watch
In force for 36 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Birmingham AL
- Area
- Marion, Lamar, Fayette and 36 more
- State
- Alabama
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 11:26 a.m. CDT, October 8, 2026
- In force from
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 9, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 a.m. CDT, October 11, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KBMX FA.A 0009
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Flood Watches in Alabama since 2008Every warning type in Alabama
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All of Central Alabama. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Isaias will move into the area Friday night, and may last as long as early Sunday morning. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches will result in the potential for flash flooding, especially in urban and other poor drainage areas.
What the agency told people to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.