Showers and thunderstorms stretched west to east across south central Alabama.  Several heavy rain producing storms traversed the same locations from just before sunrise into the early afternoon hours.  Eleven counties were affected by the flooding and one woman was killed in Sumter County.  National Weather Service Doppler Radar estimated the event totals from 3 to 8 inches with isolated higher amounts,  the heaviest occurring across central Sumter County.  A few locations experienced rainfall rates as high as three inches per hour.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 08:00:00 to 07-APR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flooding was reported on roadways across the entire county.

Flash Flood in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 05:00:00 to 07-APR-03 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous county roadways were impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in MACON, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 09:00:00 to 07-APR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads were temporarily impassable especially in and around Tuskegee.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 09:00:00 to 07-APR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 20K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads were flooded especially in and around Hayneville.

Flash Flood in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 07:30:00 to 07-APR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several roads throughout the county were temporarily impassable because of water over the roadways. Several area creeks and streams flowed well out of their banks.  One church on CR 29 sustained moderate damage from flooding.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 08:00:00 to 07-APR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 60K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous roads across the county were temporarily impassable due to high water. Several roads were flooded in downtown Montgomery.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 07:00:00 to 07-APR-03 09:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several roads across the county were flooded.  US 80 was temporarily closed due to high water over the road.

Flash Flood in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 07:00:00 to 07-APR-03 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several roads were flooded across the county.  US 80 was closed temporarily in Marengo County due to high water.  At least one car was swept off SR 28 near Jefferson.  No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 03:00:00 to 07-APR-03 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous roads were flooded across the county and closed for several hours.  Water topped several bridges along Yellow Creek near Cuba.   A 68 year old woman was killed as her car was swept off US 11 near Livingston. A few homes received minor flooding.

Flash Flood in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 08:00:00 to 07-APR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 80K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several roads across the county were temporarily closed due to high water.  A few of the roads had sections washed away.

Flash Flood in HALE, ALABAMA
From 07-APR-03 05:00:00 to 07-APR-03 08:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 12K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several county roads were temporarily impassable due to flooding.  US 80 was closed across southern Hale County due to high water.