First published 10/9/2026, 1:31:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 3:24:15 PM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 8 at 8:22PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

The NWS issued a flood warning for the Blackwater River near Baker, with minor flooding forecast and the river expected to crest at 14.1 feet Sunday morning.

Why it matters

The warning identifies possible flooding of secondary roads, lowlands, bridges, and Cotton Bridge Park, and advises motorists not to drive through flooded areas.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How 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: 3/10The 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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