Flash Flood Warning for Parts of DeKalb Co. Until 4:15 am
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southeastern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama…
* Until 415 AM CST.
* At 111 AM CST, emergency management reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Fort Payne area. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Emergency management reported.
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…
Fort Payne, Rainsville, Crossville, Valley Head, Hammondville,
Mentone, Pine Ridge, Collbran, Dog Town, Lebanon, Adamsburg, Peeks
Corner, Guest, Little River Canyon NP, Desoto State Park, Skirum
and Rodentown.
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.
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