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Flash Flood Warning 18, NWS Birmingham, AL

June 19, 2026Pike County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this flash flood warning at Jun 19, 2026, 11:22 AM CDT for Pike County, Alabama. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 19, 2026, 11:22 AM CDT (16:22 UTC)
Expired
Jun 19, 2026, 2:04 PM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Pike County, AL

The radar

The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this flash flood warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 12:00Z, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 185 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2026-06-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1069 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 12:00Z on 2026-06-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 55 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1069 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-26 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
564 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
55 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
36 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
1.1

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The text

As transmitted.

206 
WGUS54 KBMX 191622
FFWBMX
ALC109-192015-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FF.W.0018.260619T1622Z-260619T2015Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1122 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southern Pike County in southeastern Alabama...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 1122 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain 
  have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 
  hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in 
  the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Troy, Brundidge, Goshen, Springhill, Mossy Grove, Tarentum, 
  Henderson, Hamilton Crossroads, Brundidge Municipal Airport and 
  Tennille.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3171 8571 3169 8572 3165 8572 3162 8575
      3162 8618 3165 8616 3166 8616 3166 8615
      3178 8615 3174 8570

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...2-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

32/JDavis
2 follow-up statements
784 
WGUS74 KBMX 191736
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1236 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

ALC109-192015-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260619T2015Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pike AL-
1236 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHERN PIKE COUNTY...

At 1236 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches 
of rain have fallen. The Pike County Commission has reported that 
multiple roadways are impassable.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Troy, Brundidge, Goshen, Springhill, Mossy Grove, Tarentum, 
  Henderson, Hamilton Crossroads, Brundidge Municipal Airport and 
  Tennille.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3171 8571 3169 8572 3165 8572 3162 8575
      3162 8618 3165 8616 3166 8616 3166 8615
      3178 8615 3174 8570

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

32/JDavis
379 
WGUS74 KBMX 191904 RRA
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
204 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

ALC109-191914-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FF.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260619T2015Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pike AL-
204 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHERN PIKE COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended, however some dirt roads remain impassable. 
Please continue to heed remaining road closures. The Flash Flood 
Warning has been replaced by a Flood Advisory.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for a portion of 
central Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3171 8571 3169 8572 3165 8572 3162 8575
      3162 8618 3165 8616 3166 8616 3166 8615
      3178 8615 3174 8570

$$

32/JDavis

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jun 19, 7:07 AM CDT, 4 hours 15 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Issued at 704 AM CDT FRI JUN 19 2026
  • Heavy Rainfall: A wet pattern will be in place with periods of rainfall expected at times across Central Alabama. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with localized higher amounts possible through Saturday.
  • Severe Weather Threat: There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather today as the cold front works south into the area. The main threat will be damaging winds.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 19, 7:07 AM CDT, 4 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
707 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 704 AM CDT FRI JUN 19 2026

- Heavy Rainfall: A wet pattern will be in place with periods of
  rainfall expected at times across Central Alabama. Rainfall
  totals of 1 to 3 inches, with localized higher amounts possible
  through Saturday.

- Severe Weather Threat: There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for
  severe weather today as the cold front works south into the
  area. The main threat will be damaging winds.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 1201 AM CDT FRI JUN 19 2026

Regional radar shows the remnant low of Arthur centered just
north of Atlanta. To our north, surface obs indicate an
approaching cold front is extending southwest from a low over
Quebec through the Appalachians and into the Ozarks. We've been
spared from much of the higher rainfall totals and severe weather
yesterday evening, and the primary zone of forcing is now pushing
off to our east, but significant moisture content remains in
place across the region. Other than an occasional shower or storm
in the Montgomery area, a general decrease in activity is
expected for Central AL through the predawn hours. As the frontal
boundary begins to move into the area this morning, this feature
will serve as the primary lifting mechanism to support additional
showers and storms today. Coverage is likely to be highest across
the southern half of the forecast area, and there are low chances
for a few stronger storms to produce damaging wind gusts this
afternoon. Soils remain very saturated, and the Flood Watch will
remain in effect for most of the area through at least the end of
the day as heavier downpours may easily result in areal or flash
flooding, especially in urban areas. The frontal boundary is
forecast to remain stalled along the Gulf Coast region this
weekend, so rain chances have trended upward, and the Flood Watch
may need to be extended through at least Saturday with an
additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall in the forecast for areas
generally along and south of I-20.

A west to northwest flow pattern sets up next week, with
elongated ridging over Mexico and the Four Corners, while a
series of longwave troughs rotate across the Upper Plains and
Great Lakes regions. Consequently, rain chances continue through
at least the middle of the week, particularly on Tuesday as
another front moves into the area. The finer details remain
uncertain at this time, but we will need to keep an eye on
potential MCS activity as well given the synoptic orientation.

86/Martin

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 704 AM CDT FRI JUN 19 2026

Additional SHRA and TSRA development has occurred near the
southern terminals of MGM and AUO this morning, and have included
mention of TSRA in the TAFs through at least the mid-morning
hours today. PROB30 for TSRA remains at all sites through this
evening. Otherwise, IFR to LIFR ceilings will prevail across
remaining terminals through much of the morning, with ceilings
slowly rising through 18z. Most terminals should observe VFR
ceilings by this afternoon, with winds remaining light or
variable through the day. Ceilings are forecast to lower toward
IFR category once again overnight tonight.

56/GDG

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Increased rain chances continue as we will remain in a wet
pattern through early next week. Ample moisture in place will
keep MinRH values above 50% through the entire forecast period.
Elevated fire weather concerns are not expected at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     86  65  85  68 /  30  10  20  10
Anniston    86  67  85  69 /  40  20  20  10
Birmingham  86  69  85  70 /  40  20  40  20
Tuscaloosa  87  70  85  71 /  60  30  70  20
Calera      89  69  87  70 /  50  30  60  20
Auburn      84  71  84  70 /  40  30  50  20
Montgomery  84  71  84  70 /  70  40  80  20
Troy        84  71  84  70 /  90  40  80  20

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch until 7 PM CDT this evening for the following
counties: Autauga-Barbour-Bibb-Bullock-Chambers-Chilton-Coosa-
Dallas-Elmore-Greene-Hale-Lee-Lowndes-Macon-Marengo-Montgomery-
Perry-Pike-Russell-Sumter-Tallapoosa.

&&

DISCUSSION...86/Martin
AVIATION...56/GDG

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 19, 8:03 AM CDT, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
803 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

ALZ044-046-049-050-191400-
Pike AL-Montgomery AL-Bullock AL-Barbour AL-
803 AM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PIKE...BULLOCK...SOUTHERN
MONTGOMERY AND WESTERN BARBOUR COUNTIES THROUGH 900 AM CDT...

At 802 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Shopton, or 9 miles west of Union Springs, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Frequent cloud to ground lightning
         is occurring with this storm.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Troy, Union Springs, Brundidge, Clio, Midway, Meadville, Clayton,
Louisville, Banks, Blue Springs, Tyler Crossroads, Pickett, Dublin,
Beans Crossroads, Guerryton, Shopton, Sellers, Ramer, Doster, and
Barbour County Public Lake Dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3191 8618 3196 8619 3197 8629 3205 8631
      3205 8641 3223 8620 3223 8543 3222 8543
      3162 8542 3162 8572
TIME...MOT...LOC 1302Z 287DEG 24KT 3212 8587

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 18, 7:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXBarbour65 min
Jun 19, 7:25 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXBullock, Macon, Montgomery, Russell3 hr
Jun 19, 7:35 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXBullock, Macon3 hr
Jun 19, 8:03 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXBullock, Montgomery, Pike57 min
Jun 19, 8:58 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXBullock, Montgomery, Pike3 hr
Jun 19, 9:55 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXPike3 hr
Jun 19, 10:09 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatBMXPike4 hr
Jun 19, 10:19 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXMontgomery2 hr
Jun 19, 10:39 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXDallas, Lowndes3 hr
Jun 19, 10:54 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXPike3 hr
Jun 19, 11:59 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXLowndes3 hr
Jun 19, 2:03 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXPike3 hr
Jun 19, 2:33 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXLowndes117 min
Jun 19, 3:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXHale24 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.