Flash Flood Watch Has Been Expanded To Include More Counties

Scott Martin | April 14, 2018 @ 4:30 pm

Heavy Rainfall May Cause Flooding In Central Alabama

A line of thunderstorms will slow down over Central Alabama and not clear the area until late tonight. This could result in some flash flooding. Poor drainage and low lying areas will be the most prone to this flooding. Additionally, rises on rivers and creeks are anticipated.

A Flash Flood Watch continues in effect until 1:00 AM Sunday for the following counties: Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston.

Calhoun, Coosa, Etowah, St. Clair, and Talladega counties were added to the watch as of 4:25 PM.

Rainfall totals of three to four inches could result in flooding of poor drainage and low lying areas, as well as rises along rivers and creeks.

Remember, a Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.