Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms produced intense rainfall in northwest Alabama. Rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches fell during the morning and early afternoon hours.
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Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms produced intense rainfall in northwest Alabama. Rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches fell during the morning and early afternoon hours. The automated COOP site in Russellville reported 3.26 inches of rainfall. Of this, 1.9 inches fell in less than 2 hours. Runoff resulted in flash flooding over Highway 243 along Payne Creek.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Reports of 1/2 foot of water observed flowing over AL HWY 243 due to runoff and drainage issues along Payne Creek.
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