SUMTER, AL — ...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston affecting Sumter County.
.Heavy rainfall has occurred over the Sucarnoochee River basin and a flood warning is now in effect for the Sucarnoochee River.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sucarnoochee River at Livingston.
* WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding of farm lands around Living
Flooding in Sumter, AL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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