Washington County Commission

06/20/2026

Area rainfall estimates

06/18/2026

National Weather Service OVERVIEW/WHAT'S NEW: We have increased confidence in a potentially significant flash flood event today. The WPC has upgraded the flash flood threat to a rare HIGH RISK for today across southern portions of the area. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area through Friday afternoon with upgrade in threat level to a Particularly Dangerous Situation. The severe risk has also been upgraded to a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for today with tornadoes and localized damaging winds possible. Strong onshore winds will bring hazardous conditions for small craft along with a high risk of rip currents and rough surf to area beaches, along with minor coastal flooding.



IMPACT #1 - Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding

WHAT: Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Total rainfall accumulations of 6-12 inches with localized areas of 15+ inches possible. Significant to locally CATASTROPHIC flooding possible.
WHEN: Through Friday.
WHERE: The entire area.
CONFIDENCE: High confidence in impactful heavy rainfall and flooding through Friday.



IMPACT #2 - Severe Weather

WHAT: Isolated tornadoes and damaging wind gusts possible.
WHEN: Today and Friday. The tornado threat will peak today with damaging winds being the primary concern for Friday.
WHERE: The entire area, with a greater threat southeast of a Camden, AL to Wiggins, MS line.
CONFIDENCE: Medium confidence in a few tornadoes today. Low to medium confidence in damaging winds on Friday.



IMPACT #3 - High risk of rip currents, high surf, minor coastal flooding, and a Small Craft Advisory.

WHAT: Persistent onshore flow brings a high risk of rip currents, increasing surf/wave heights to 5-7 feet, and minor coastal flooding in typical trouble spots.
WHEN: High risk of rip currents continues through Saturday afternoon with a High Surf Advisory through early Friday evening. The Coastal Flood Advisory will be in effect from 10AM-7PM tomorrow. Small craft advisory is in effect through tonight.
WHERE: High rip current risk and increasing surf for all beaches with minor coastal flooding for southern/central Mobile and Baldwin counties.
CONFIDENCE: High confidence in rip currents with increasing surf heights through Friday. Low to medium confidence in coastal flooding.

06/14/2026

Please Join Us at St Stephens Museum to Celebrate the History of Alabama's 1st County. In collaboration with the Smithsonian's Museum on Mainstreet... we will Display in the 1854 Washington County Courthouse in New St Stephens.
Saturday June 27th thru Sunday July 5th 2pm to 6pm
YOU WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO VISIT THE DISPLAY BEFORE HEADING TO YOUR TOWN'S FIREWORKS!!
Our Country's 250 is a great time to brush up on history and share it with your kids!
For the remainder of July, we will open every Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 2pm
You have a group you would like to bring?
Message us to set up a special tour.

06/13/2026

Good morning! Horse Show today starting at noon at 380 Arena Road in Chatom.

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

The ACCA Workers’ Compensation Board is in town today to discuss key issues affecting county insurance coverage — guiding a proven, self-funded program that continues to save counties millions while delivering dependable insurance solutions statewide.

06/05/2026

Make your plans we just 2 weeks away.