Right now
The most recent data we hold from NOAA arrived 47 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, 3 km from here.
This alert is in force until 8 September 2026, 21:45 UTC.
It is the 18th strongest of the 73 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 16 March 2026. The last comparable one was on 5 September 2026.
What the source measured
NOAA reported: Flash Flood Warning issued September 8 at 1:50PM CDT until September 8 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
An estimated 75,759 people live within 50 km of this point.
Nearby, since 16 March 2026
- September 8, 2026 · score 32 · 3.4 km
- March 16, 2026 · score 63 · 15.0 km
- May 31, 2026 · score 39 · 18.5 km
How we know
One source: NOAA. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 32 out of 100, at 82 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Severe Weather |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 32 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 82% |
| Coordinates | 34.9750, -87.8413 |
| Nearest City | Florence (24 km) |
| Population Exposed | 75.8K within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-08T18:50:00.000Z |
| Source | https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.974a5c751cd6645197cc4a168d8ddbead012feaa.001.1 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Event | Flash Flood Warning |
| Urgency | Immediate |
| Certainty | Likely |
| AreaDesc | Lauderdale, AL |
| Headline | Flash Flood Warning issued September 8 at 1:50PM CDT until September 8 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL |
| Expires | 2026-09-08T16:45:00-05:00 |
| SenderName | NWS Huntsville AL |
| HasExactCoords | true |
Safety Information
During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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