Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Birmingham, AL ∙ Montgomery, AL ∙ Tuscaloosa, AL ∙ Hoover, AL ∙ Auburn, AL ∙ Hurtsboro, AL ∙ Cardiff, AL ∙ Ladonia, AL ∙ Homewood, AL ∙ Highland Lakes, AL

Headline

.Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is expected to arrive as early as midday Friday and may persist through Saturday afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are likely. Heavy rainfall that occurs is expected to rapidly run off due to fairly wet soil conditions currently in place across central Alabama. Flash flooding will be possible as a result, along with rises on small streams and drainage basins.

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1217 PM CST Thu Mar 7 2024 .Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is expected to arrive as early as midday Friday and may persist through Saturday afternoon. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are likely. Heavy rainfall that occurs is expected to rapidly run off due to fairly wet soil conditions currently in place across central Alabama. Flash flooding will be possible as a result, along with rises on small streams and drainage basins. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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