An area of low pressure developed along a stalled frontal boundary across northeastern Alabama.  Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms developed along and behind the front as the low moved northeast.  This system produced flooding rainfall across much of central and northeastern Alabama.
Stream and creek flooding lasted into the 7th.

Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 14:55:00 to 07-JAN-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall across portions of southeastern Madison County produced flooding.  Emergency management officials no less than 6 inches of flood water across: Mayo Road south of Johnson Road, Sam Maples Road at the intersection of Old Highway 431, Oak Grove Road, and Scott Branch Road. These roads were deemed impassable and were closed.

Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 07-JAN-09 02:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall caused flooding of area streams and creeks on the morning of the 7th, closing at least fifteen roads across the county through the 8th.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 17:05:00 to 06-JAN-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPPER GREEN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding which closed County Road 130 in the Green Hill area near the Alabama and Tennessee state line.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 19:30:00 to 07-JAN-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall produced widespread and serious flash flooding across DeKalb County.  Numerous roads were closed and several were destroyed or damaged as a result. Particularly hard hit towns were Ider, Sylvania, Fyffe, Fort Payne, and Henagar. Some roads damaged or washed away included:  CR 739 (Ider), CR 112 (Sylvania), and Troxtel Road (Henagar).  Some additional roads that were closed included:  Elliot Drive and Wright Road (Henegar), CR 50 (Peek's Corner), CR 776 and 131 (near Ider), CR 1002 (north of Fort Payne).

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

According to the Scottsboro Street Department, twenty roads in Scottsboro were closed or partially blocked due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 20:26:00 to 06-JAN-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Continuing heavy rainfall caused Cotaco Creek to cover portions of Ruth road.  The water was reported to be 1 to 2 feet deep and flowing quickly.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 20:32:00 to 06-JAN-09 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Continuing heavy rainfall produced flash flooding one foot deep on Eagle Rock Drive near the Ruth community. Water was reported three feet deep on the shoulder.

Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 08:16:00 to 08-JAN-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused area creeks and streams to flood, impacting numerous roads across Marshall county.  Roads blocked by flood waters included but were not limited to: Tibbit Circle near Albertville, Sundown Road in Arab, Smith Circle near Arab, Oak Road north of Horton, Horton Road near Albertville, U.S. 231 near Mount Olive Church, Pleasant Valley Road in Union Grove, the Ruth community, and Winkles Road in the Grant area.

Funnel Cloud in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 15:19:00 to 06-JAN-09 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement officer reported a funnel cloud along interstate 59 west of Collinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 15:26:00 to 06-JAN-09 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT PAYNE JENNINGS AR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down at the intersection of Highways 35 and 176 near the Cherokee County line.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 16:02:00 to 06-JAN-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY HEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

At least six inches of flood water was observed atop Alabama Highway 117 in the Valley Head area.

Flood in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 08:16:00 to 08-JAN-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNTY LINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall caused area creeks and streams to flood numerous roads.  Some bridges and road were damaged or destroyed by flood waters including:  A wooden bridge on County Road 1651, a bridge on County Road 1427, and County Road 310. Particularly hard hit areas were Baileyton, Holly Pond, and Fairview.

Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 09:18:00 to 07-JAN-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE LACEYS SP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall caused area creeks and streams to flood across much of Morgan county.  Some roads that were closed included:  portions of Six Mile Road, several roads in Apple Grove, River Loop Road in Lacey Springs, the intersection of Douglas road and Highway 55 near Falkville, and Ruth Road in the Ruth community.

Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 15:02:00 to 07-JAN-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused isolated flooding to occur in the Gurley area near and at the intersection of highway 72 and Cut Rock Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 15:26:00 to 06-JAN-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding to occur at the intersection of Little Cove Road and McMullen Road, leaving the intersection completely underwater.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 16:10:00 to 06-JAN-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding which closed Turner Lindsey Road in Rogersville.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 16:55:00 to 06-JAN-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 522 in Anderson was closed due to flash flooding.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 09:14:00 to 07-JAN-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEHEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused creeks and streams in eastern portions of Lauderdale county to flood. Some roads closed by the flooding included: Highway 534, County Road 96, and Highway 156.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-JAN-09 17:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ARAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency managers reported numerous roads closed in the Arab area due to flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 05-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer in the West Point area recorded 5.30 inches of rainfall since 6 PM on the 5th.