Severe Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Birmingham, Alabama

Heavy rain brought on by severe storms caused flash flooding across parts of Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, May 4.

Footage uploaded to Twitter by Jonathan Simon shows a suburban road submerged in floodwaters, as a car attempts to plow through the treacherous conditions.

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for large parts of Birmingham, cautioning residents to avoid traveling through flooded areas. Credit: Jonathan Simon via Storyful