One rain gauge on Kauloosa Avenue recorded more than 5 inches of rain between 12:15 p.m. and 2 p.m., the mayor said. Some floodwaters are beginning to recede, after covering many areas of the Tuscaloosa area today. Several roads were impassable and closed to traffic for several hours until the water receded. The Fashion Deals You Need from Nordstroms Anniversary Sale, We Tried Dyson's New Airwrap and the Results Were Surprising, See the Best Home, Fashion and Travel Deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022. A witness told officers that he saw the vehicle became stuck in the drainage tunnel. Some areas of the city of Tuscaloosa also saw flash flooding issues. It is being reported that several cars are stuck on University Blvd. Officers and firefighters are at the scene assisting in the recovery. If not, they encourage people to be careful and to remember to avoid driving through flooded areas. More updates to follow.-----Some floodwaters are beginning to recede, after covering many areas of the Tuscaloosa area today.A Flash Flood Warning remained in effect for an area of the county until 4:45 p.m., after downpours rained down earlier in the afternoon.The Tuscaloosa Police Department reported many motorists were stranded in the floodwaters, forcing some drivers to climb out of their vehicles' windows to escape the rising waters.Some flooded areas were 15th Street westbound to Central High, in addition to the 10th Avenue Apartments and Crimson Student Living at 11th Avenue and 17th Street.TPD reported University Boulevard East and McFarland Blvd, Queen City and 13th Street and surrounding streets were impassable.Also, flooding had been reported on the Strip, in the University Town Center, and several locations of 15th Street.A WVTM 13 News crew did notice floodwaters had receded in many locations by mid-afternoon. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Heavy rain caused some flash flooding on parts of the University of Alabama campus Saturday afternoon. A WVTM 13 News crew did notice floodwaters had receded in many locations by mid-afternoon. Officials urge people to stay off the roads if possible.
Once OCE staff has completed the review, the determination will be sent to youwithin twobusiness daysvia the provided email address. He saw the lone occupant of the vehicle disappear underwater but he did not resurface. Four classrooms and the basement area in Doster Hall along with two classrooms and a meeting room in Farrah Hall are expected to be closed for at least two weeks. And turn around, dont drown. All content 2020City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and its representatives. The rain continues to fall in many areas and flash flooding could be an issue Saturday. Officials at the university tweeted out information about various road closures because of flooding and have asked people to avoid driving on campus as this time. All rights reserved. Flooding on 15th Street in Tuscaloosa (Photo by Tim Reid). His body was found in a wooded area near Interstate 359, about a quarter of a mile downstream from where Watfords SUV was found wedged under a bridge that crosses a drainage ditch on Greensboro Avenue. The Tuscaloosa Police Department reported the missing person is identified as a 40-year-old man. Reach Jason Morton at jason.morton@tuscaloosanews.com. His body was found in a wooded area near Interstate 359, about a quarter of a mile downstream from where Watfords SUV was found wedged under a bridge that crosses a drainage ditch on Greensboro Avenue. About 22 campus buildings were affected and some electric power and network service was initially impaired but restored a few hours later. This is enough to count for a 1,000-year rain event, the mayor said, citing the work of city consultants. On the UA campus, some classrooms remained closed as water damage is repaired. Register for email news releases from the City of Tuscaloosa. More:Heavy afternoon rains cause flooding on University of Alabama campus. Cars driving through some deep water pic.twitter.com/TLwL9npsns. UPDATE: Sunday, 9:58 a.m. The Tuscaloosa Police Department posted on Facebook that officers were assisting Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue and their Swift Water Rescue team as they searched for a motorist whose vehicle was overcome by floodwaters at a drainage ditch in the 2400 block of Greensboro Avenue. 
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Heavy rain has caused some flash flooding Saturday on parts of the University of Alabama campus. More:Body of man swept away by floodwaters found, Tuscaloosa police say. We have people swimming down the streets of Tuscaloosa. pic.twitter.com/p4oObVRNvB. or 205-248-5311. City officials attributed the flooding to unprecedented rainfall amounts, with Mayor Walt Maddox referencing local expertsin reporting that Saturdays deluge amounted to 500-year and 1,000-year rainfall events in areas of the city. Tuscaloosa police said the flooded roads were primarily in areas north of 15th Street, the University of Alabama campus and campus fringe areas, though areas north of the Black Warrior River reported rising waters, as well. CBS 42 Summer Sizzling flavored by Dales Seasoning, University of Alabama gives an inside tour of new, Hanceville woman arrested after pit bull attacks, Local farms are impacted by Alabamas extreme heat, Pinson neighbor reports black slime in faucets, Breaux Bridge man wins $200K on lunch break, House committee advances bill to ban assault weapons, Lightning kills soldier, injures 9 others in Georgia, Birmingham gets additional funding for rental and, Trader Joes recalls cookies that may contain plastic, Alabama community colleges expect increasing enrollment, Multiple injured after plane makes emergency landing, Sexual harassment lawsuit against Mississippi shipbuilder, Carbon Hill Police searching for missing man, Search underway for missing Tuscaloosa woman, 70 cows on roadway after Alabama man involved in, Carole Baskin discusses death of Birmingham lioness, Blood coming from FL condo leads to horrid discovery, LIST: Back-to-school dates for central Alabama, Nurse reported missing during trip to Alabama, Woman climbs through McDonalds drive-thru window, Daycare used hot sauce as punishment for years, Human trafficking survivor reconnects with man who, Street flooding at the intersection of McFarland Boulevard and University Boulevard with at least one vehicle stalled, Flooded vehicles and roadway in the vicinity of Coleman Coliseum, Several public reports of significant flooding along parts of McFarland Boulevard with multiple vehicles stalled. Please avoid these areas. #TurnAroundDontDrown. pic.twitter.com/mW703z30qT, Now we got surfers pic.twitter.com/bBsmeJXMZC. of Alabama campus, Some people were driving in floodwaters in Tuscaloosa SOURCE: William O'Neal, Flooding on Bryant Drive in Tuscaloosa - CJ Seales, A surfboard spotted in floodwaters in Tuscaloosa SOURCE: William O'Neal, Transformer catches fire at Hoover Dam, leading to explosion, Hanceville Police Officer attacked by dog, Birmingham City Schools looking to hire 60 more teachers, Jefferson County working to tackle illegal dumping, KFF says health insurance costs are expected to rise next year. Saturdays rains, though, did the most damage to the area. They are assisting with recovery. 2201 University Blvd.Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The Tuscaloosa Police Department issued a statement stating police and firefighters are working to recover the body of Kelvin Watford whose SUV was swept away by floodwaters on Saturday. Regulatory provisions pertaining to flood protection that may apply to the property in question. Officers were called to Bonita Terrace at 2:11 p.m. Saturday after Mr. Watfords maroon Ford Explorer was swept into the drainage ditch that runs west alongside 14th Avenue, behind Fitts Industries and under Greensboro Avenue. TPD reported University Boulevard East and McFarland Blvd, Queen City and 13th Street and surrounding streets were impassable. All rights reserved. Flooding at Willowbrook Trailer Park in Northport. Rounds of heavy rainfall will cause flash flooding so please take every warning seriously. 2022, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WVTM-TV. #WBRCFirstAlert A FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been issued due to the threat for flash flooding today and tomorrow. In comparison, there were 58 calls for service during the same time period on Sept. 11, when the University of Alabama hosted its first home football game, and 71 on Sept. 4. The City of Tuscaloosa is available to assist residents with the following information: To determine if a City of Tuscaloosa property is located in the FEMA mapped floodplain, use one of the options below: Floodplain Determination from the Office of the City Engineer (OCE). Officers were called to Bonita Terrace at 2:11 p.m. Saturday after Mr. Watfords maroon Ford Explorer was swept into the drainage ditch that runs west alongside 14th Avenue, behind Fitts Industries and under Greensboro Avenue. Reports submitted to the National Weather Service include the following: A flash flood warning is in place for south central Tuscaloosa County until 9:45 p.m. Viewer CJ Seales shared video with us of flooding from Bryant Drive. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for all of central Alabama for Saturday.
University officials tweeted information about various road closures because of flooding and have asked people to avoid driving on campus. Also, flooding had been reported on the Strip, in the University Town Center, and several locations of 15th Street. The Tuscaloosa Police Department issued a statement stating police and firefighters are working to recover the body of Kelvin Watford whose SUV was swept away by floodwaters on Saturday.Watford was found deceased around 7:45 a.m. Sunday by a family friend just as Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue crews were about to resume the search. : Jon Lambert pic.twitter.com/vXSQmh4inb, Tuscaloosa County is under a FLASH FLOOD WARNING. Flooding wasnt only a problem on campus. To view, print or order the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), please visitFEMAs Map Service Center. Several roads were impassable and closed to traffic for several hours until water receded, and the rainfall was enough to cause a sinkhole in north Tuscaloosa off Rice Mine Road and contribute to the death of a Tuscaloosa man. The torrential downpour overwhelmed storm drainage networks and underground infrastructure, leading to washed-out roadways, flooded parking lots and rising water in buildings. Do not attempt to drive through flood waters. Officers and firefighters are at the scene assisting in the recovery. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. This meets the National Weather Services threshold for a 500-year rain event. Saturdays intense rain affected most of campus, UA officials said, resulting in flash floods and closed roadways. Please be careful out there if you have to get out. They are assisting with recovery.-----UPDATE: Saturday, 7:20 p.m. Viewer William ONeal saw this in the floodwaters in Tuscaloosa: Bottom line: Its a good day to stay inside. Copyright 2021 WBRC. Mr. Watfords family members have been notified. The Tuscaloosa Police Department reported many motorists were stranded in the floodwaters, forcing some drivers to climb out of their vehicles' windows to escape the rising waters. Heavy afternoon rains cause flooding on University of Alabama campus, Tuscaloosa area has recorded 58.15 inches since Jan. 1, Body of man swept away by floodwaters found, Tuscaloosa police say, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Reports of flash flooding in Tuscaloosa & around Univ. You have the option to enter either your address or Parcel ID.
Whether a property is located within a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) FEMA mapped floodplain. #DontDrownTurnAround pic.twitter.com/nncN9NNIf3. TPD says a witness told police the vehicle was stuck in a drainage ditch and the SUV's occupant went underwater and was not seen again. This weekends heavy rain resulted in the death of one man and caused widespread problems from the University of Alabama campus and theStrip to areas and neighborhoods in north Tuscaloosa. Dial 311 within city limits Police say several people called 911 after they climbed from the windows of their stalled vehicles to escape as floodwaters rose. He saw the lone occupant of the vehicle disappear underwater but he did not resurface.-----UPDATE: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Viewer William ONeal got phone video of some people driving in floodwaters in Tuscaloosa. The FEMA Elevation Certificate is an essential tool used to accurately rate flood insurance policies. The Tuscaloosa Police Department reported the missing person is identified as a 40-year-old man. UPDATE: First responders are currently searching for a motorist on Greensboro Avenue. UPDATE: Saturday, 7:20 p.m. The City Council meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Police dispatchers received 105 calls between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., with all but a few related to the flooding, a TPD spokeswoman said. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Some areas of the city of Tuscaloosa also saw flash flooding issues.
FLOODING IN TUSCALOOSA: This is 22nd Avenue and 11th street. A volunteer located the body of Kelvin Watford, 40, on Sunday morning, hours after an eyewitness told authorities that he saw the maroon Ford Explorer that Watford was driving become stuck in the drainage tunnel that runs alongside 14th Avenue and under Greensboro Avenue.
Watford was found deceased around 7:45 a.m. Sunday by a family friend just as Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue crews were about to resume the search. Search members moved to search a wooded area west of Interstate 359, but the motorist was not found. Please avoid driving on campus at this time. UPDATE: Sunday, 9:58 a.m. TPD says a witness told police the vehicle was stuck in a drainage ditch and the SUV's occupant went underwater and was not seen again. A family friend located Watford about 7:45 a.m. Sunday in a wooded area just west of Interstate 359, about a quarter mile downstream from where Watfords SUV was wedged under a bridge that crosses the drainage ditch on Greensboro Avenue. 2022 www.tuscaloosanews.com. TFR says they plan to resume the search Sunday morning.-----UPDATE: First responders are currently searching for a motorist on Greensboro Avenue. Officials with the Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency said there was flooding on several roads in the city and at the Willowbrook Trailer Park in Northport. and a person is trapped on Hackberry Lane. He lived in Tuscaloosa, but is originally from Greensboro in Hale County. Please enter the information requested below and click theSubmitbutton. Flood insurance rating information such as FEMA flood zone, flood map panel number and regulatory Base Flood Elevation (BFE). TFR says they plan to resume the search Sunday morning. FEMA Elevation Certificate, if available. Most counties in central Alabama are under a flash flood watch through Sunday, WBRC-TV reported. 1998 - 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. He lived in Tuscaloosa, but is originally from Greensboro in Hale County. Rainfall totals didnt reach that high for the entire city, but weekend rainfall amounts did fluctuate from the almost 3 inches in Coker to 0.81 inches recorded at the Tuscaloosa National Airport. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) Parts of Tuscaloosa are seeing significant street flooding Friday evening, with cars stalled in multiple locations. Mr. Watfords family members have been notified. Flooding has been reported on the Strip, in University Town Center, the intersections of 15th Street and Hackberry Lane and 15th Street and 10th Ave. Officials with the Tuscaloosa County EMA say there was flooding at the intersection of Hargrove Road and Hackberry, Greensboro Avenue and 26th Street, and the Willowbrook Trailer Park in Northport. A witness told officers that he saw the vehicle became stuck in the drainage tunnel. Some flooded areas were 15th Street westbound to Central High, in addition to the 10th Avenue Apartments and Crimson Student Living at 11th Avenue and 17th Street. Officials with the city of Tuscaloosa report flooded roads were primarily north of 15th Street, the UA campus, and campus fringe areas. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If a determination cannot be made for your request, then further review by OCE staff is required. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. TPD received 105 calls, most of them were flooding related.-----UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. A Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue spokesperson says crews have suspended the search for the missing motorist for the night. Search members moved to search a wooded area west of Interstate 359, but the motorist was not found. Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue says crews have recovered a vehicle, but the motorist remains missing. Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue says crews have recovered a vehicle, but the motorist remains missing. More updates to follow. The witness told officials that just after 2 p.m. on Saturday, he saw the lone occupant of the vehicle get out, but the driver soondisappeared underwater and did not resurface. In that span, almost than 4.5 inches fell at the Kauloosa Avenue gauge within an hour. Heavy rain has caused flash flooding on streets around campus. All rights reserved. If the information is available, whether the property has ever suffered any flood damage. A Flash Flood Warning remained in effect for an area of the county until 4:45 p.m., after downpours rained down earlier in the afternoon. UPDATE: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, the Tuscaloosa area has recorded 58.15 inches since Jan. 1, putting the region almost 19 inches above the 39.31 inches of rain thats typically fallen here through this point in the year. Additional classrooms, offices, a lab and a studio control room in Reese Phifer Hall and the Bureau of Mines building are expected to be closed for at least one week, UA said. The Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Department reported the body of the missing motorist was located Sunday morning about 400 yards east of I-359, near Exchange Place. TPD received 105 calls, most of them were flooding related. The Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Department reported the body of the missing motorist was located Sunday morning about 400 yards east of I-359, near Exchange Place.
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