MOBILE, Alabama - Authorities are warning drivers in Mobile County to be careful because severe flooding has washed out some roads or made them impassible.

Mobile County Public Works officials say that if drivers can't see the roadway because of pooling water they should take alternative routes. Roadways may be washed away under the water or the roadway may be obstructed by debris.

Public works officials are asking residents to stay off the roads, if possible, until a thorough assessment of conditions can be made.

Crews are checking the roads throughout the county and will update conditions through the day.

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office requests that residents do not attempt to get out and drive today unless in the event of an emergency. Officials have placed barricades in several locations and want to emphasize the importance of not going around these barricades.

Several vehicles have attempted to go around barricades and have become disabled. In addition, it only takes a few inches of swift moving water to sweep a vehicle off a roadway so use caution if you must drive.

Here is a list of reported road closures in Mobile County: