EXPIRED Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Cullman Co. Until 5:15 pm

Scott Martin | August 7, 2022 @ 2:20 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama…

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain from near South Vinemont to near the Sardis area.
Between 1 and 3 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…
Cullman, Baldwin, Vinemont, West Point, Battleground and Jones
Chapel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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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.