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Event Details
| Event | Flash Flood |
| -- Flood Cause | Heavy Rain |
| State | ALABAMA |
| County/Area | MORGAN |
| WFO | HUN |
| Begin Date | 12/08/2009 20:00:00 CST-6 |
| Begin Range | 2 |
| Begin Azimuth | NNW |
| Begin Location | TRINITY |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 34.64/-87.09 |
| End Date | 12/08/2009 22:30:00 CST-6 |
| End Range | 1 |
| End Azimuth | WNW |
| End Location | ECHOLS XRDS |
| End Lat/Lon | 34.54/-86.8 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 500.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A strong storm system brought flooding rainfall across much of northern Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were common, with some areas receiving 5 to 7 inches. This produced widespread and extensive flash flooding and river/creek flooding, particularly in Morgan, Madison, and Jackson counties. A strong low level jet and some instability also set the stage for damaging thunderstorm winds. Wind gusts up to 70 mph occurred in portions of Madison and DeKalb counties. |
| Event Narrative | Three to six inches of rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across Morgan county and closed numerous roads across the county. Especially hard hit were areas along a line from Massey to Hartselle to Lacey Springs. Isolated higher amounts occurred in the extreme southwestern portions of the county. Extensive flash flooding occurred in the Hartselle community, pushed into area businesses and home in the downtown area. Several roads were damaged and closed across the county. Some roads affected included: Rice Road, Celia Drive, Rustic Lane, and a public street near Westwood Drive. At least one water rescue was needed in the Somerville community, where a car was swept off Gum Springs Road. Conditions were so extreme that even the rescue squad had a hard time bringing the man in the car to safety. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 1.843M | 0.00K | |||||||
| MEHAMA | FRANKLIN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 19:15 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WHEELER DAM VILLAGE | LAWRENCE CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 20:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LEXINGTON | LAUDERDALE CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 20:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| TRINITY | MORGAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 20:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 500.00K | 0.00K | |
| ELKWOOD | MADISON CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 20:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K | |
| ARDMORE | LIMESTONE CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 20:40 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| BLOUCHER FORD | MADISON CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 21:27 | CST-6 | Flood | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| SKYLINE | JACKSON CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 21:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| DAVISTOWN | JACKSON CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 21:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| SCOTTSBORO | JACKSON CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| BREMEN | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| RUTH | MARSHALL CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| BREMEN | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| LORETTO | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| CRANE HILL | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| WHEAT | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| HANCEVILLE | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 8.00K | 0.00K |
| HOLLY POND | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 8.00K | 0.00K |
| TRADE | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 8.00K | 0.00K |
| CRANE HILL | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 8.00K | 0.00K |
| BOLTE | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| BREMEN | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| BREMEN | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| CRANE HILL | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 22:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| ARONA | DEKALB CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 23:00 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| ARONA | DEKALB CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 23:15 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| GARTH | JACKSON CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 23:55 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| PAINT ROCK | JACKSON CO. | AL | 12/08/2009 | 23:55 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LORETTO | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/09/2009 | 01:10 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| GOOD HOPE | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/09/2009 | 01:10 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| WEST PT | CULLMAN CO. | AL | 12/09/2009 | 01:10 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| OAK RIDGE | MORGAN CO. | AL | 12/09/2009 | 22:30 | CST-6 | Flood | 0 | 0 | 1.000M | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 1.843M | 0.00K |
