Heavy rainfall and numerous slow-moving thunderstorms traversed portions of Northern Alabama on April 24th. A Flood Watch was in effect, and several locations in and around Moulton, AL experienced flash flooding from the heavy rainfall episode.
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Heavy rainfall and numerous slow-moving thunderstorms traversed portions of Northern Alabama on April 24th. A Flood Watch was in effect, and several locations in and around Moulton, AL experienced flash flooding from the heavy rainfall episode.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Huntsville, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 24, 12:03 PM CST, 3 hours 27 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Huntsville AL 103 PM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025 ...New AVIATION... .NEAR TERM... (Rest of Today and Tonight) Issued at 1132 AM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025 Southwest flow will continue to keep a moist tropical airmass in place and a series of weak disturbances aloft will keep medium/high chances for showers and storms in through much of the afternoon and evening. Shower/storm chances will peak (70-80%) during the afternoon hours. The biggest threat with this activity today will be torrential rainfall that could lead to flooding, especially in areas of north central AL that received several inches of heavy rain yesterday. With lower instability expected this afternoon storms are expected to remain below severe limits, but we will monitor closely in case conditions change. Highs will top out in the upper 70s/lower 80s with mostly cloudy skies. && .SHORT TERM... (Friday through Saturday) Issued at 1132 AM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025 Will feel little change in the pattern on Friday with slightly higher (80-90%) rain and thunderstorm chances as an upper shortwave passes through the Tennessee Valley. Severe storms are not expected at this time, but flooding could become an issue once again with PWATs in the 1.4-1.6" range. Residents with outdoor plans will need to monitor the forecast closely as lightning will be a risk for those outdoors without proper shelter. Highs will once again top out near 80 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Rain chances will lower slightly on Saturday as the stronger forcing slides to our east and weak ridging begins to build in aloft. Sfc high pressure will also begin to sink south through the Great Lakes region and will begin to push drier air into the OH River and TN River valleys. Highs will top out in the low 80s with medium chances for showers and storms, with the highest chances during peak heating hours in the afternoon. && .LONG TERM... (Saturday night through Wednesday) Issued at 1018 PM CDT Wed Apr 23 2025 An amplifying mid to upper ridge axis over the northern Gulf will bring an end to this very wet pattern early next week. As a result, a gradual warming trend will take place with highs reaching the mid 80s in most locations during the afternoon hours and overnight lows remaining in the 60s. Afternoon PoPs will drop to 10-20% due to strong subsidence from the ridge, with skies staying mostly sunny due to limited cloud cover. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 103 PM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025 MVFR to VFR cigs have persisted over the area early this afternoon. Scattered showers/storms will increase in coverage through the afternoon and early evening hours, and reductions to IFR conditions will be possible during heavier showers. These storms could be accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds. Otherwise, expect light/variable winds and lowering cigs as we head into tomorrow morning, ranging from 900-11,000ft by 5am. && .HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AL...None. TN...None. && NEAR TERM...25 SHORT TERM....25 LONG TERM....KTW AVIATION...25
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
356 PM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025
ALZ004-007-242145-
Lawrence AL-Morgan AL-
356 PM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MORGAN AND EAST
CENTRAL LAWRENCE COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CDT...
At 356 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moulton, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Decatur, Trinity, Chalybeate Springs, Hillsboro, Moulton, Caddo,
Basham, and Wren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3453 8737 3470 8713 3465 8705 3465 8703
3464 8701 3452 8694 3442 8728
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 240DEG 20KT 3452 8725
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
26The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 115 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:27 UTC.
4 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Report of running water over the roadway on Beacon Street in Moulton, AL. Depth of water estimated at 6 to 8 inches.
Report of flooding on the roadway on Old Hillsboro Road in Moulton, AL. Depth of water estimated at 6 inches and rising.
Public report of water flowing over CR 225 near CR 231 in Lawrence County, northeast of Moulton. Depth of water estimated at 5 to 7 inches and rising.
Report of water flowing over the roadway on CR 170 just east of AL 157 in Moulton, AL. Depth of water estimated at 6 to 8 inches.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Alabama in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Alabama, April 2025
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1265197, 1265198, 1265199, 1265202.