Huntsville, Alabama – A Flood Watch remains in effect across north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee beginning Friday morning, Jan. 9, as repeated rounds of heavy rain increase the risk of flash flooding through Saturday morning, Jan. 10.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the Flood Watch is in effect from 6 a.m. CST Friday, Jan. 9 through Saturday morning, Jan. 10, for much of the Tennessee Valley region.
In north Alabama, the watch includes Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb, and Cullman counties, impacting communities such as Huntsville, Florence, Muscle Shoals, Decatur, Athens, Cullman, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Albertville, Guntersville, Russellville, and Sheffield.
The watch also extends into southern middle Tennessee, including Franklin, Lincoln, and Moore counties, affecting cities such as Winchester, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Sewanee, Estill Springs, and Cowan.
Forecasters expect multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms to produce 1.5 to 3 inches of rainfall, with localized totals up to 5 inches possible by Saturday morning, Jan. 10. Excessive rainfall may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, low-lying areas, and flood-prone locations, while storm drains and ditches could become clogged with debris.
The National Weather Service warns that flooding may develop quickly, especially in areas that experience repeated heavy rainfall. Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to monitor forecasts closely and be prepared to take action if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.
Motorists are reminded not to drive through flooded roadways, as water depth and road conditions can be difficult to judge.
