Flash flooding reported in Birmingham metro as rain pounds the area

Heavy rain was pouring over metro Birmingham on Saturday afternoon, prompting flash flood warnings for several areas.

The Vestavia Hills area south of Birmingham has been hit particularly hard, according to reports received by the National Weather Service.

A flash flood warning will be in effect for southeastern Jefferson and northern Shelby counties until 5:15 p.m. Saturday:…

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