Flash Flood Warning Issued for West Central Mobile County, Alabama Through Early Sunday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Mobile AL has issued a Flash Flood Warning for West Central Mobile County until 4:45 AM CDT. Heavy rainfall of up to 7 inches is possible as thunderstorms move through the area.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Mobile County, Alabama
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mobile AL
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Mobile County, Alabama.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flash Flood Warning for West Central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with immediate urgency, as flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts West Central Mobile County. Locations that will experience flash flooding include:
- Semmes
- Tanner Williams
- Lott
- Millertown
- Orchard
- Mauvilla
- Smithtown
- Kushla
- Oak Grove
- Eight Mile
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. It is critical to be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Avoid small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Expected Conditions
According to Doppler radar, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the warned region. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have already fallen as of 12:10 AM CST. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area, potentially bringing total accumulation to 7 inches. The primary hazard is flash flooding caused by these thunderstorms.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning was issued at 12:10 AM CST on March 8, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 4:45 AM CDT on March 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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