Water Leaks In Tuscaloosa + Flood Impacts In Northport

Rise and shine Tuscaloosa! Let's get you all caught up on everything you need to know to start this week off on an informed note.

First, today's weather

Tuscaloosa can expect showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., with a high near 88°

Patch Pick

A big Patch shoutout to the Northport Police Department and Northport Fire Rescue for their successful rescue of a family trapped in their home by floodwaters Sunday morning. I saw firsthand their compassionate treatment of the victims and meticulous attention to detail and safety.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Tuscaloosa

1. A man and his three-year-old son were killed late Saturday night when a tree fell on their mobile home on Hargrove Road in Tuscaloosa during the overnight storms. (More on Patch)

2. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox signed an executive order Sunday declaring a water conservation emergency for Tuscaloosa County residents south of the Black Warrior River after a leak was discovered in a raw sewage water line that feeds into the Ed Love Water Treatment Plant from Lake Tuscaloosa (More on Patch)

3. Here's an up-close look at a water rescue Sunday morning in Northport, which saw a family and their dog brought to safety after flood water rose to their porch on 6th Street and 15th Avenue in Northport. (More on Patch)

4. As the sun came up Sunday morning, the extent of damage from flooding at Willowbrook Trailer Park in Northport became apparent. Here's what I saw as I walked through the damage. (More on Patch)

5. A separate water line leak also caused issues in Holt Sunday evening, with Mayor Walt Maddox at one point reporting that the Crescent Ridge Road water tank had been depleted. (More on Patch)

Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook

- Reminder: The Northport City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. Here's a primer to get you caught up on the agenda. (More on Patch)

- A Shelby County man was arrested in downtown Birmingham shortly before noon Sunday after a chase with police that started in Tuscaloosa lasted nearly two hours. One Tuscaloosa Police patrol vehicle sustained major damage during the chase. (More on Patch)

- Heavy rain and flooding over the weekend caused a complete washout of a portion of Union Chapel Road in Northport near its intersection with Martin Road. (More on Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to get this week started. But don't miss out during the rest of your day! Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content every day of the week.I'll see you around!

- Ryan

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