Wet roads, rising water: First responder urges drivers to use caution, be weary of sinkholes

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) – Wet roads and the threat of flash flooding have Shelby County authorities urging residents to stay vigilant Thursday night into Friday.

Police: If water is moving across the road, turn around

Parts of Shelby County’s rural landscape adds a deadly risk to rising floodwaters.

“We’re in limestone country. We have a lot of sinkholes here, all over Shelby County,” said Calera Police Chief David Hyche.

The police chief said floodwater can conceal sinkholes which have impacted drivers before…

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