On Sunday at 12:28 p.m. a flash flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 3:30 p.m. for Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties.

Over 4,000 flash flood warnings are issued across the United States every year, but only a fraction are declared emergencies. Here is everything you need to know about the rare weather alert.

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes. Day after day of heavy rains have pounded the central U.

On Sunday at 7:45 a.m. a flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 10:45 a.m. for Jefferson, St. Clair and Shelby counties.

The National Weather Service recommends having enough food, water and medicine on hand to last at least three days. Utility disruptions are possible during severe floods, so keeping batteries, flashlights and food that doesn’t require refrigeration or much cooking will be helpful.

Columbus Youth Camp Lake dam recedes to a safe level after weekend flooding prompted an emergency response, funding sought for lasting solution.

Just a small percentage of flood alerts issued by the National Weather Service each year are the highest level called a flash flood emergency warning. They typically signal a damaging, life-threatening event is ongoing or imminent and immediate action should be taken.

JUST PROBABLY THERE’S A LOT OF THAT THAT WE’RE SEEING A LOT OF THE HIGH WATER, A LOT OF THE ROAD CLOSURES. ARE WE GOING TO GET A BREAK ANYT

Flash flood warnings have been issued for part of North Texas, as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the area Saturday morning. The warnings are in effect for Collin, Dallas, Denton, Lamar, Tarrant and Rockwall counties until 8:30 a.