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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama Bayou Sara At Saraland affecting Mobile County. For the Bayou Saraincluding SaralandMajor flooding is forecast.
What: Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where: Bayou Sara at Saraland.
When: Until Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Extensive flooding will occur along Bayou Sara and Norton Creeks with many bridges flooded.
Additional Details: - At 1:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.3 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.8 feet on 09/28/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.