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Flash Flood Warning For Parts Of Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby Counties Until 6:30 PM
At 1226 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen based on observations and radar estimates. Street flooding has been reported in some spots within the City of Birmingham. Continue reading
Latest Forecast Thoughts From NWS Birmingham
Training rainfall was in progress across a good chunk of the area, with a notable flood threat focused near and north of Interstate 20 where a *high risk* of flash flooding has been outlooked by the WPC. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning For Parts Of Greene, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa Counties Until 6:15 PM
At 1215 PM CST, the public and Emergency Management reported heavy rain and thunderstorms causing street flooding within the City of Tuscaloosa. Radar estimates and observations of 2 to 3 inches have occurred over the last six hours. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Lamar, Winston, Marion Counties Until 5:45 PM
At 1150 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated continued heavy rain and thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 2 to 3 inches of rain has been estimated by radar over the last six hours on top of already saturated ground. Continue reading
Areal Flood Advisory For Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb Counties Until 5:30 PM
At 1126 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms. This will cause flooding within the advisory area, particularly within urban areas where poor drainage exists. Continue reading
Areal Flood Warning For Nearly All Of North Alabama Until 5:30 PM
At 1128 AM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling over the area. The heavy rain will cause flooding. 2 to 3 inches of rain have fallen. Continue reading
High Risk Of Flash Flooding Issued By The WPC Through Tuesday Morning
Rainfall totals over the next 18 hours or so will make flooding issues likely over much of the northern half of Alabama and into the central parts of Mississippi. Continue reading
EXPIRED: Significant Weather Advisory for Franklin, Lawrence, Morgan, Cullman Counties Until 12:30 PM
Showers and thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall across north central Alabama and northwest Alabama. Up to 2 inches is possible through 1230pm CDT, which may cause localized flooding, especially near drainage ditches, creeks, or streams. Continue reading
Areal Flood Advisory for Parts of Walker, Marion, Winston, Fayette, Lamar Counties Until 4:15 PM
At 1009 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. These same locations will continue to be monitored for the possibility of Flash Flood Warnings later on this morning, and all interests should closely monitor this ongoing flood situation over the next couple of days. Continue reading
Areal Flood Advisory for Parts of Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Greene, Hale, Sumter Counties Until 4:00 PM
At 1001 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. These same locations will continue to be monitored for the possibility of Flash Flood Warnings later on this morning, and all interests should closely monitor this ongoing flood situation over the next couple of days. Continue reading
