Flood Warning Issued for Bayou Sara at Saraland in Mobile County Through Sunday Night

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mobile, AL has issued a Flood Warning for Bayou Sara at Saraland. This alert was issued on March 8 at 11:05 AM CDT and remains in effect until 11:22 PM CDT tonight.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Bayou Sara at Saraland within Mobile County, Alabama.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. The NWS recommends avoiding flooded areas and monitoring local river forecasts for updates.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue. As of 10:30 AM CDT Sunday, the river stage was recorded at 4.5 feet, which is above the flood stage of 4.0 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.8 feet this afternoon. At a stage of 5.0 feet, street flooding east of the railroad becomes widespread.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, through late Sunday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon, with the warning officially expiring at 11:22 PM CDT.