Flash Flood Warning For Parts Of Colbert Franklin, Lawrence Counties Until 4:00 AM

Scott Martin | February 11, 2020 @ 2:06 am

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southern Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Franklin County in northwestern Alabama…
Southwestern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 400 AM CST.

* At 201 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated persistent heavy rain
falling across the warning area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen since late Monday evening, and with heavy rain
expected to continue for another 1 to 2 hours, flash flooding is
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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 flooding include…
Russellville, Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Town Creek, Littleville,
Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, Posey Loop and Mt Hope.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.