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Rain, Storms Bring Flood Risk To Gulf Coast, Southeast

May 12, 2021
UPDATED by WeatherBug Meteorologists
Areas of heavy rain and thunderstorms will douse sections of the Gulf Coast and the Southeast today.

A lingering frontal system stretching from southern Texas into northern Florida will slowly slide southward over the next 12 hours. Several inches of new rainfall are expected along the central Gulf Coast, which will fall on already saturated soil. This will increase the chance for flash flooding, especially in poor drainage areas and along rivers, creeks and bayous found across southern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and southern Alabama.

Flash Flood Watches have been posted from Louisiana into western Florida and southwestern Alabama. Remember, if a road is covered in water, Turn Around, Don’t Drown. 

In addition to the flash flood risk, strong storms are possible across southern Georgia and northeastern Florida later today including both Tallahassee and Jacksonville, Fla.

The front causing the soggy weather will slide eastward later today and Thursday, bringing an end to the rain chances across Texas. However, heavy rain and thunderstorms will still be possible on Thursday across northeastern Florida and the Southeast. The rain will exit the Southeast early Friday, bringing quieter weather to the South.

Yesterday, storms led to multiple reports of gusty winds and hail damage. Up to one inch hail pelted parts of Austin, Texas, while winds toppled trees and powerlines along Interstate 45 and Route 59 northbound from Houston. More reports of damage are possible today.