Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Concerns in the Southwest; Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding through early next week over the Southwest and Four Corners. A coastal storm is expected to develop off the southeast U.S. coast tonight and is expected to strengthen and bring flooding, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain up much of the East Coast through early next week. Read More >

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Flooding Rain Threat

Potential Impacts From Flooding Rains

EXTREME

Potential for extreme rainfall flooding

DEVASTATING TO CATASTROPHIC

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of devastating to catastrophic flooding impacts where peak rainfall totals vastly exceed amounts conducive for flash flooding and/or rapid inundation.

HIGH

Potential for major rainfall flooding

EXTENSIVE

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of extensive flooding impacts where peak rainfall totals well exceed amounts conducive for flash flooding and/or rapid inundation.

MODERATE

Potential for moderate flooding

SIGNIFICANT

To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of significant flooding impacts where peak rainfall totals notably exceed amounts conducive for flash flooding and/or rapid inundation.

ELEVATED

Potential for some rainfall flooding

LIMITED

To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited flooding impacts where peak rainfall totals are near amounts conducive for flash flooding and/or rapid inundation.

LITTLE TO NONE

Little to no rainfall flooding anticipated

LITTLE TO NONE

No immediate preparations needed to guard against excessive tropical rainfall.

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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Concerns in the Southwest; Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

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