Expected Excessive Rainfall in Alabama: Flood Watch Issued

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Flood Watch.” This watch goes into effect on Saturday, April 5, at 9 p.m. and remains in effect until Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m.

There is a concern for flooding due to the expected excessive rainfall.

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Residents in flood-prone areas should remain prepared to act swiftly in the event of flooding.

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Townsquare Media Coverage Area Counties Under the Flood Watch

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker

Possible Impacts

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone areas. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

All counties under the watch covers: Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster