Flood Warning for Northwestern Madison Co. until 2:45 AM Wednesday
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1041 PM CST TUE FEB 19 2019
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Madison AL-Limestone AL-Moore TN-Lincoln TN-Franklin TN-
1041 PM CST TUE FEB 19 2019
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Madison County in north central Alabama...
Eastern Limestone County in north central Alabama...
Moore County in Middle Tennessee...
Southern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee...
Northwestern Franklin County in Middle Tennessee...
* Until 245 AM CST.
* At 1041 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated runoff from recent heavy
rain has cause areal flooding, from southwest of Athens, to
northwest Madison County, to south of Fayetteville, and east of
Lynchburg. One to three inches of rain had already fallen in this
area, with more showers moving in from the southwest.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Athens, Fayetteville, Lynchburg, Meridianville, Hazel Green, Estill
Springs, Ardmore, Harvest, Tims Ford Lake and Tanner.
Instructions:
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.
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