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Cullman County Sheriff's Office
Sunday August 7th, 2022 :: 02:16 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 05:15PM

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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CULLMAN, AL

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Cullman County Sheriff's Office
1910 Beech Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 256-734-0342

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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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