First published 10/9/2026, 1:34:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 1:34:15 AM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 8 at 8:19PM CDT until October 11 at 1:43PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Major flooding is forecast on the Styx River near Elsanor in Baldwin County, Alabama, from late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. The river is forecast to crest at 17.6 feet early Saturday.

Why it matters

At major flood stage, the warning says roads may become impassable and low-lying homes near Donovan Circle may be affected.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlood Warning issued October 8 at 8:19PM CDT until October 11 at 1:43PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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