Flash Flood Warning Issued for West Central Mobile County, Alabama Through Early Sunday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flash Flood Warning for West Central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with immediate urgency, as flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts West Central Mobile County. Locations that will experience flash flooding include:

• Semmes
• Tanner Williams
• Lott
• Millertown
• Orchard
• Mauvilla
• Smithtown
• Kushla
• Oak Grove
• Eight Mile

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. It is critical to be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Avoid small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Expected Conditions

According to Doppler radar, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the warned region. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have already fallen as of 12:10 AM CST. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area, potentially bringing total accumulation to 7 inches. The primary hazard is flash flooding caused by these thunderstorms.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning was issued at 12:10 AM CST on March 8, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 4:45 AM CDT on March 8, 2026.