Huntsville, Alabama – Steady, slow-moving showers across northeast Alabama and southern Tennessee could spark localized flooding through 9 p.m. Sunday, especially in spots already soaked by morning rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, rain will continue across the region this afternoon, with occasional embedded thunderstorms. The most flood-prone areas stretch from Stevenson to Fort Payne, where saturated ground could lead to ponding on roads and minor flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Travel conditions may worsen on routes like I-59 and Highway 72, particularly where runoff overwhelms storm drains. Residents should avoid water-covered roads and have multiple ways to receive alerts.
While the overall flood risk remains low, the persistent nature of today’s rain raises concern for quick accumulation in poor drainage zones. Impacts may include hazardous travel, temporary road closures, and urban street flooding in cities like Scottsboro and Rainsville.
The flood threat should ease by late Sunday evening, though forecasters are monitoring more unsettled weather heading into the workweek.
