More rain, storms, and possibly flash flooding expected today in Alabama
Level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk for part of the state today.
Ethan Parker 
Alabama is bracing for another round of active weather as the National Weather Service warns of isolated severe storms and heavy rain heading into Friday. While North Alabama enjoys significantly lower rain chances, the southern half of the state remains in the crosshairs for potential flash flooding.
Storm Outlook and Timing
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms affecting areas from the Birmingham metro region down to the Gulf Coast. Residents should stay alert from mid-morning through the evening hours as rain coverage intensifies.
While the threat of tornadoes is not expected for today, the National Weather Service warns that the most intense cells could produce wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph. Additionally, a moderate Level 3 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall is in place for southern Alabama, where flood watches remain active through tonight.
Rainfall Potential and Historic Totals
Multiple rounds of heavy rain are likely for those in south Alabama, with forecasters projecting an additional 3 to 4 inches of accumulation through 7 p.m. Saturday. These persistent downpours carry a heightened risk of rapid flash flooding.
This follows a brutal Thursday for the southern region, where multiple flash flood warnings were previously issued. Impressive rainfall totals were reported throughout Mobile County, with areas like Semmes and near Big Creek Lake recording between 9 and 10 inches. In Escambia County, a local forecaster confirmed 8.86 inches fell in Brewton.
The severity of the recent rainfall is highlighted by Bayou Sara, located just north of Mobile, which reached a stage of 10 feet. This measurement establishes a new flood of record, surpassing the previous record of 9.8 feet set on Sept. 28, 1998.
Looking ahead, while high rain chances will linger across south Alabama throughout the weekend, the National Weather Service indicates that no severe weather is currently in the forecast for the state following today's activity.
