Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Limestone, Madison Co. Until 2 am

Scott Martin | March 1, 2023 @ 11:01 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northern Limestone County in north central Alabama…
Northwestern Madison County in north central Alabama…
Southern Lincoln County in middle Tennessee…

* Until 200 AM CST.

* At 1058 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 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.

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…
Northern Huntsville, Athens, Meridianville, Moores Mill, Hazel
Green, Ardmore, Harvest, New Market, Lincoln, Elkmont, Lester,
Elkwood, Toney, Blanche, Taft, Cash Point, Holland Gin, Fisk,
Belleview and Leggtown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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.