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EXPIRED: Flash Flood Warning For Cullman, Franklin, Lawrence, Marshall, Morgan Counties Until 4:45 PM
At 152 PM CST, emergency management reported heavy rain falling across the warned area and moving water over roadways in Lawrence and Franklin Counties in Alabama. Continue reading
Areal Flood Advisory For Parts Of Talladega, Blount, Calhoun, Etowah, St. Clair Counties Until 7:45 PM
At 145 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. More significant flooding will be likely in some areas due to additional rainfall over the next 2 to 3 hours. Continue reading
Flood Warning For Village Creek In Jefferson County
Flood Warning for Village Creek at Avenue W. until late tonight…or until the warning is canceled. Continue reading
Plenty Of Flooding Reports Now Coming In
Here are some reports coming into NWS Birmingham about ongoing flooding that is causing major travel issues across the area (in raw form straight from NWS Chat). Continue reading
Threat Of Flooding Issues Continue
Heavy rainfall is moving into the region from the west-southwest and is expected to become more convective with time. Hourly rain totals to 1″ with local amounts of 2-3″ are expected through 8 pm EDT. Continue reading
Another Areal Flood Warning For Parts Of Cherokee County
At 121 PM CST, reporting gauges indicate elevated levels along the Terrapin Creek and nearby homes along County Road 71. Flooding will continue in the area through Tuesday. Continue reading
Areal Flood Warning For Parts Of Jackson, Marshall, Madison, Dekalb Counties Until 5:15 PM
At 116 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling over the area. The heavy rain will cause flooding. Up to one to two inches of rain have already fallen. Continue reading
Multiple Areal Flood Warnings Issued For Parts Of Cherokee County
Multiple flooding issues have led to the issuance of two separate warnings for Cherokee County. Continue reading
Road Closings Occurring Due To Flooding Across The Area
Reports are coming in that Vestavia Hills Police Department is shutting down Highway 31 in both directions at Montreat Road due to flooding on the roadway. Continue reading
Severe Watch Is Possible Just To Our West; Reports Of Street Flooding In Birmingham
Please do not attempt to drive on flooded roadways. There could be hidden dangers under the surface of the roadway that could put you and your vehicle in jeopardy, plus the lives of the rescue workers who would have to come out to attempt to save you. Continue reading
