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Cullman County Sheriff's Office
Thursday February 16th, 2023 :: 09:24 p.m. CST

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 12:30AM Friday

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Cullman County in north central Alabama...

* Until 1230 AM CST.

* At 923 PM CST, Emergency management reported heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring and water rescues are ongoing. Portions of I-65 are closed due to flooding in Cullman. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Holly Pond, Dodge City, Baldwin, Vinemont, Baileyton, Eva, Phelan, Joppa and Smith Lake.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CULLMAN, AL

Instructions:

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
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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