Flooding Concerns in Birmingham Metro

We continue to monitor Jefferson County for flooding concerns. The NWS has issued an Areal Flood Advisory for Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby [AL] till 4:45 AM CST.

Village Creek in Ensley is at 8.33 feet. That is just below the level where minor flooding occurs.

Here is a graph of the gauge:

Here is the NWS Birmingham’s experimental inundation map:

Five Mile Creek is near bankful over northern Jefferson County as well.

Our line of storms is approaching the City of Birmingham at this hour. Very heavy rains and gusty winds will accompany it.

Winds gusted to 46 mph as the line of storms passed Tuscaloosa, so scattered wind damage is possible.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 4 a.m.

Category: Alabama's Weather, Severe Weather