Additional Flash Flooding Concerns for Northwest/North Central Alabama…and Serious Flash Flooding Ongoing in Houston/Henry Counties in Southeast Alabama
The WPC has issued two mesoscale precipitation discussions recently for Alabama.
Category: Severe Weather
Rainfall Intensifying Again over Northwest and North Central Alabama
A band of rainfall across North and Central Alabama is intensifying this evening, increasing the risk of flooding in already waterlogged areas.
As Expected, the Flash Flood Watch Has Been Extended til Sunday Morning for the Tennessee Valley
Rainfall totals across parts of western Morgan and Lawrence Counties have exceeded 6 inches. The threat of flash flooding will continue through tomorrow morning for much of Alabama.
Friday Evening Storms: Straight-Line Wind Damage Confirmed near the Locust Fork area
The NWS Birmingham surveyed the damage in this area and determined straight-line wind damage around 50-60 mph.
110pm: Major Flooding in Eufaula; Other Advisory Updates
Between 4-7″ of rain has fallen over Eufaula causing major flooding.
Update From the Weather Prediction Center: Things Could Ramp Up Over the Next 3-6 Hours
Most of the heavier rain north of I-20 has become much lighter and more sporadic with the more moderate between Anniston and Auburn. That may be a-changing over the next few hours.
Flash Flood Warning for Barbour County until 215pm. Observed Flooding in Eufaula.
Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
Flood Warning for Big Nance Creek at Courtland in Lawrence County; Expected to Rise Above Flood Stage Late This Afternoon
As we have talked about this morning, parts of Lawrence County have see over 6-9 inches of rain that has resulted in the flooding of numerous roads and a rise in creeks, streams and rivers.
1015am Radar Check and Review of Advisories; Outlook Through The Afternoon
We still have a band of rain set up from NW Alabama stretching southeast through the Birmingham Metro down to Auburn. Still flooding concerns for the rest of today.
Severe Flooding in Moulton; Two Residents Rescued from Home
The Moulton area has been hit hard over the past 24-48 hours with heavy rain and flooding. The NWS Huntsville passing along a report of severe flooding on Main Street.
Rain Reports Over the Past 48 Hours
NWS Huntsville has posted precipitation reports for the last 48 hours. Some of the highest totals are coming in from Lauderdale and Lawrence Counties, where 9-11+ inches have fallen.
8am Update: Relentless Tropical Rain; New Advisories for Parts of Northern and Central Alabama
The strong tropical rain band continues to pound portions of Alabama with extremely heavy rain.
Cloud Tops Cooling in the Heavy Rain Band, Rainfall Increasing
Cloud tops are cooling and rising to 20,000-30,000 feet over parts of Central Alabama, signaling increasing rainfall rates and a potential for heavy rain throughout the morning, so be cautious if traveling as water may cover roadways.
Several Counties Added to Flood Advisories: Widespread Heavy Rain Falling in Long Band
Flood advisories are in effect until 9:30 AM CDT for Blount, Jefferson, Walker, and Winston counties, and until 9:45 AM CDT for Shelby, Chilton, and Coosa counties, due to urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
