The NWS has issued a flash flood warning for the following counties:
Limestone County
Madison County
Morgan County
DeKalb County
Jackson County
Marshall County
Lawrence County
This warning remains in effect until 10:30 PM. Beware of flooded roadways – turn around, don’t drown!
Here is the full messaging from the NWS:
At 727 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Scottsboro, Hartselle, Fort Payne,
Rainsville, Bridgeport, Moores Mill, Meridianville, Redstone
Arsenal, Hazel Green, Priceville, Henagar, Stevenson, Crossville,
Sylvania, Owens Cross Roads, Falkville and Fyffe.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
