First published Nov 1, 2026, 2:16:15 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 1, 2026, 2:16:15 PM UTC

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Flood Warning for Four Counties in Northwest Alabama Until 10:00 AM CST

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A National Weather Service flood warning covered Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, and Limestone counties in Alabama until 10:00 AM CST on November 1, 2026. The source reported flooding ongoing or expected shortly and advised people to turn around rather than drive through flooded roads.

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Affected location: Northwest Alabama

Illustrative image: The Alabama River in Selma , Alabama ( United States ). — Michael Barera/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The warning reports imminent or ongoing flooding across multiple counties and gives a specific road-safety instruction.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued November 1 at 7:03AM CST until November 1 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Huntsville AL

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