


Hydrometeorological Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
718 AGUS74 KWCO 011551 CCA HMDNWC National Hydrologic Discussion - EXPERIMENTAL...CORRECTED NWS National Water Center - Tuscaloosa AL 10:15 AM CDT TUE JUL 1 2025 .Synopsis... Flooding possible through midweek in Florida... Flash flooding possible through this week in the Southwest into the Southern Plains... Localized flash and urban flooding possible in the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast... .Florida... Periods of heavy rainfall may generate isolated flash and urban flooding impacts along the I-10 corridor in FL through midweek. For most of the state, current soil moisture values are near normal to slightly elevated at 50 -65% relative soil moisture, (0 - 10cm NASA SPoRT) and streamflow values are near to below normal for this time of year (USGS), which suggests infiltration capacity initially. The exception to this is the FL Big Bend region, where wetter soils of greater than 85% relative soil moisture (0-10cm, NASA SPoRT) are in place following recent rainfall, which indicates slightly greater hydrologic sensitivity to rainfall. As of now, the primary threat is urban flooding given the dense urban infrastructure along the I-10 corridor. Both the GFS and NBM-forced NWM are indicating little to no responses, as the heaviest QPF remains off of the coast. Most flooding impacts should be from isolated convection. .Southwest into the Southern Plains... Sporadic convection due to abundant moisture and remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, may lead to multiple rounds of heavy showers and flooding through day 6 (Sun). In far western TX, the NWM is showing some isolated rapid onset probability signals and recent rainfall in the area has elevated pockets of soil moisture to near 90% (0-10cm, NASA SPoRT) suggesting some threat of flash flooding. Additionally, heavier precipitation totals are possible over the Sacramento Mountains in NM, which could lead to flash and arroyo flooding through the week. Ponding of water in low lying areas may be a concern. In general, recently burned areas will be particularly vulnerable to flash flooding. .Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast... A progressive front embedded with convection may introduce the threat of localized flash flooding through day 1 and possibly into day 2 (Tue - Wed). Soils in the region are saturated at 50 - 70% relative soil moisture (0-10cm, NASA SPoRT) suggesting there is some infiltration capacity available. However, the NWM is showing rapid onset flooding probability (ROF) signals ranging between 25 - 75% in areas such as Washington D.C., MD, northern VA, southern PA, and even eastern OH. Over the past 24 hours there have been areas, such as Lancaster, PA, who have received 5"+ of rain. There is a chance these storms could stall which would lead to heavy downpours. Steep terrain in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains and urban areas are particularly vulnerable to the threat of prolonged and heavy showers. //DLeisure $$