Flash Flood Warning Issued for Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Morgan Counties in Alabama
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Morgan Counties in Alabama.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 10:33 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:30 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing torrential rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential 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, Athens, Scottsboro, Hartselle, Moores Mill, Redstone Arsenal, Meridianville, Priceville, Trinity, Stevenson, Owens Cross Roads, Hollywood, Skyline, Gurley, Woodville, Pisgah, Triana and Alabama A And M University
Areas Affected
The warning covers Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Morgan Counties in Alabama.
Safety Information
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
