Heavy Rain Threat Prompts Flood Watch Across West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Flood Watch. This watch goes into effect starting Thursday, June 18, at 7 a.m. through Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m.

Residents should be aware that flash flooding could occur due to excessive rainfall.

The potential impacts include “excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

If you live in flood-prone areas, you should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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West Alabama Counties Under the Flood Watch

Bibb

Greene

Hale

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Mary K. - Weather Forecaster

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