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A Look At The Flooding Potential Ahead For Alabama

A Look At The Flooding Potential Ahead For Alabama

| February 17, 2019 @ 6:20 am

An extended period of unsettled weather is ahead for Alabama, with potential for flash flooding and longer term river flooding in the days ahead. The combination of high precipitable water values (very moist air), a deep upper trough to the west, and a surface front oscillating through the region will bring waves of rain, heavy […]

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Sun, Heat, Storms

Sun, Heat, Storms

| July 26, 2017 @ 3:50 pm

BIG FLOODING PROBLEMS EARLIER: Serious flash flooding developed earlier this afternoon across parts of Vestavia Hills and Hoover, especially around Patton Creek, which flows under U.S. 31 just north of I-65.

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Flash Flood Warnings Issued

Flash Flood Warnings Issued

| July 24, 2017 @ 3:25 pm

FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS: Nearly stationary thunderstorms have dropped buckets of rain over the northern and eastern part of the Birmingham metro, where flash flood warnings have been issued. A flash flood warning is also in effect for parts of Blount County, including Oneonta, but thankfully rain there has diminished over the past 30 minutes.

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Flash Flood Warning Cherokee County

Flash Flood Warning Cherokee County

| June 25, 2016 @ 8:47 pm

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR… NORTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN ALABAMA… * UNTIL 1145 PM CDT * AT 846 PM CDT…DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. UP TO TWO INCHES OF RAIN HAVE ALREADY FALLEN. FLASH FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN […]

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Flash Flood Watch In Effect

Flash Flood Watch In Effect

| December 27, 2014 @ 12:09 pm

…HEAVY RAINFALL WITH THE RISK OF FLASH FLOODING EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH MONDAY MORNING ACROSS MUCH OF CENTRAL ALABAMA… …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST TODAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL ALABAMA…NORTHWEST ALABAMA AND WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA…INCLUDING THE […]

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Flash Flood Watch Cullman County

Flash Flood Watch Cullman County

| August 6, 2013 @ 10:10 am

The Tennessee Valley of Alabama has been placed under a flash flood watch from now through Thursday morning. Across portions of the Valley this morning, very heavy rain has been falling and has contributed to flash flooding in Marshall and Madison Counties. Other areas are beginning to see showers and storms as well and the […]

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Flood Warning Issued for Cahaba River

Flood Warning Issued for Cahaba River

| August 1, 2013 @ 12:58 pm

For our friends in the southern suburbs of Birmingham near the Cahaba River, watch for rising river levels. Very heavy rain overnight has caused excessive runoff in the river basin and this runoff is now causing river levels to rise. Flooding is expected to impact areas along the river in portions of Shelby, Jefferson and […]

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Watch for Flooding in Blount County

Watch for Flooding in Blount County

| July 24, 2013 @ 10:37 am

Heavy rainfall is falling across portions of Blount County this morning as showers and thunderstorms track southeast across the county. The NWS has issued an Areal Flood Advisory for the county until 11:30 AM. Saturated grounds are allowing for maximum run-off and this could allow for creeks and streams to flood easily. Use caution and […]

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Heaviest Rain to the West

Heaviest Rain to the West

| July 4, 2013 @ 8:01 pm

Over the last few hours the heaviest rain fall has been over West Alabama. This rain fall will continue to inch eastward for the the next few hours and will be impact areas around the Birmingham Metro. The most intense rain is lined up along the highway 43 corridor across West Alabama. A flash flood […]

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Flash Flood Watch Expanded West

Flash Flood Watch Expanded West

| July 4, 2013 @ 12:14 pm

The NWS has expanded the flash flood watch into some of our northwester counties. Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston and Walker Counties are now included in this watch that is in effect until Saturday Morning. Heavy rain continues to fall across north-central Alabama. Several inches of rain have fallen and several additional inches are expected as […]

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Worst Weather to the South

Worst Weather to the South

| June 5, 2013 @ 10:09 pm

Over the last few hours, the worst of the weather has been drifting to the south. Heavy rain continues to be the main threat with the showers and thunderstorms that are ongoing across Central Alabama. For areas along and north of Interstate 20, the rain has tapered off and we are drying out some. The […]

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Flash Flood Warning Autauga County til 12:30AM

Flash Flood Warning Autauga County til 12:30AM

| June 5, 2013 @ 9:24 pm

Very heavy continues to fall across the county. Flooding is expected in and around the city of Prattville. Interstate 65 and Highway 82 are within this warning and could be impacted by flood waters. More rain is expected over the next few hours. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD […]

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Flash Flood Warning Tuscaloosa County until 9PM

Flash Flood Warning Tuscaloosa County until 9PM

| June 5, 2013 @ 5:48 pm

Torrential rains has been falling across the county. Numerous reports of flooded roads and streets in the City of Tuscaloosa and across the County. Very intense rain continues to fall across the county and wil only be making conditions worse. Interstate 20/59, Highways 216, 69 and 43 are all being impacted by the dangerous situation. […]

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Flash Flood Warning Jefferson County until 8:30PM

Flash Flood Warning Jefferson County until 8:30PM

| June 5, 2013 @ 5:36 pm

The previous flash flood warning for Jefferson County expired. With additional heavy rain moving back into the county, the Weather Service has issued a new flash flood warning. This warning does include Downtown Birmingham as well as the Interstates Highway system around the county. Heavy tropical downpours continues to fall on already saturated grounds. Be […]

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