Child killed in Alabama flooding: Latest forecast

More than 10 inches of rain pounded northern Alabama over the last 24 hours.

More than 10 inches of rain pounded northern Alabama over the last 24 hours, leaving some neighborhoods underwater.

A child died as a result of the flooding in Arab, located in northern Alabama, the Marshall County Coroner's Office said.

In Pelham, near Birmingham, fire officials said they responded to 282 calls for service. Officials conducted 82 rescues from homes and over a dozen rescues from cars.

Schools in Pelham are closed Thursday due to the excessive flooding. A flash flood watch remains in effect through Thursday night.