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Huntsville-Madison County EMA
Thursday August 10th, 2017 :: 04:44 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning in effect for NW Madison County until 730am.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
436 AM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Madison County in north central Alabama...

* Until 730 AM CDT

* At 432 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the Harvest area. Up to three inches
of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is either
occurring or expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Northwestern Huntsville, Madison, Redstone Arsenal, Meridianville,
University Of Alabama In Huntsville, Harvest and Toney.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible
around Harvest and southward into portions of Indian Creek.

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

Address/Location
Huntsville-Madison County EMA
320 Fountain Circle Southwest
Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 256-427-5130

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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