The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Western Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Northeastern Franklin County in northwestern Alabama…
Western Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama…
* Until 215 PM CDT.
* At 1112 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across portions of Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin
Counties in Northwest Alabama. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches
have occurred, with additional heavy rainfall moving into the
area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Doppler radar.
IMPACT…Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Russellville, Tuscumbia, Cherokee, Littleville, Barton, Pride
Landing, Red Rock, Oakland, Posey Loop, New Bethel, Threet,
Crooked Oak and Wright.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
