The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued flood alerts for Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Tayside, Dundee Angus, Fife and areas of the Central Belt.
Heavy rain is expected to continue across Scotland during the early of this morning (Friday July 17).
Flooding to low lying areas from rivers and small watercourses is possible.
The intensity of the rain may also cause some surface water flooding, particularly in built up areas or on low lying roads.
A statement on the SEPA website said: “Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.
“This flood alert is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you haven’t already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online
atsepa.org.uk/floodingsignup
.”
Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188.
Richard Brown, Head of Hydrology from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), said:
“Overnight into Friday morning, a band of heavy rain is expected to cross the country and may cause flooding issues across areas of Central Scotland, Tayside, Dundee and Angus, with a particular emphasis on urban areas, smaller watercourses and surface water flooding. The impacts are also likely to be felt in broader areas of Argyll and Aberdeenshire. Rivers throughout these areas will respond to the high rainfall totals although any disruption will be mainly confined to low lying areas.
“Heavy rainfall during Friday into Saturday across the Western Isles may lead to a low risk of surface water flooding and disruption due to saturated ground conditions, while river levels in Argyll, Lochaber, Wester Ross and Sutherland are expected to rise, with the potential for isolated flooding.
“Whilst large waves are expected along the west coast, particularly around the Inner Hebrides, the risk of coastal flooding is very low.
“We would strongly encourage people to remain vigilant and be mindful of these conditions in their locality and when travelling. Members of the public can access the latest flood updates for their area via our website and sign up to the Floodline direct warning service by calling 0345 988 1188.”
Reports of flooding are already coming in from around the city, including the beach and River Dee.
South College Street in the city centre was partly blocked by water during rush hour traffic.
Police confirmed the road was cleared by around 9.30am.
Emergency services are now on stand-by as another of more persistent band of rain is expected to arrive in the next 24 hours.
Traffic Scotland warned drivers to take care, with a lot of surface water on the A90 between Aberdeen and Dundee and the A96 Inverurie to Aberdeen road.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for heavy rain for the region, as well as other parts of Scotland.
This comes just ten days after flooding which saw Cars on Polmuir Road left submerged, basements flooded in the Hardgate area and part of Jesmond Drive closed after a section of road collapsed.