Rain and thunderstorms came in multiple waves beginning during the afternoon and evening of the 8th and lasting into the 9th north of a warm front.  A large amount of Gulf of Mexico moisture was drawn northward on a low level jet stream.  Eventually, the warm sector made it's way further north before a cold front passed through during the afternoon of the 9th.  Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 3 inches across most of north Alabama.  Amounts of 3.5 to 4.5 inches were observed across portions of Cullman, Lawrence, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson and DeKalb counties.  Non-thunderstorm winds produced damage during the late morning of the 9th in DeKalb county possibly due to a gravity wave or wake low system.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE NEW YORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Ross Raines Road near Claude Hill Road.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:55:00 to 09-MAR-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of County Roads 31 and 258.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:55:00 to 09-MAR-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of County Road 156.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHEAST SMITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding of Big Nance Creek washed out County Road 284.

Strong Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 03:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds produced damage across many portions of central and eastern DeKalb County.  Numerous trees were knocked down in the Fort Payne, Mentone and Valley Head areas.  Roof damage was reported in downtown Fort Payne.  Power outages resulted as well.  Time of occurrence estimated based upon report times and weather observations.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUPELO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Jackson County Emergency Management reported that portions of County Roads 145, 30 and 220 were closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:15:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of County Road 5.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Morgan County Commissioner (District 4) reported flash flooding along Cotaco Creek.  A water rescue was required for a vehicle that drove into a flooded roadway.   Up to 6 non-specified roads experienced flash flooding or flooding in District 4.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIFFIN ADDITION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Lake Have Road at Old Moulton Road.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLINT CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding along Flint Creek was reported at Norris Mill Road.  Three water rescues occurred both during the flash flooding on the 9th, and two subsequent times for continued flooding through the 10th.  No injuries were incurred.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:20:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of the intersection of Green Mountain Road and Knotty Walls Road.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLINT CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Poole Valley Road at Central Parkway.

Strong Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was knocked down on Tennessee Road in the Blossomwood area. Time estimated by nearby weather observations.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flash flooding was reported on the westbound lanes of Capshaw Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL FACTORY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flash flooding was occurring at the intersection of Homer Nance Road near Jordan Road.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding closed Mt. Oak Road between Highway 69 and Friendship Road.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ARAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Haynes road near Highway 231.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:15:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of County Road 39.

Strong Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were knocked down at the following locations: Spring Cove Road, , Cullman Street, County Roads 104 and 82 near Lexington.  County Roads 8, 37, 368, and 270.  Time estimated.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE NEW YORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Claude Hill Road in Asbury.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:55:00 to 09-MAR-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of County Road 458.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:55:00 to 09-MAR-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARS HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Mars Hill Road.

Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 12-MAR-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRINITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads, mainly at low water crossings, remained closed for a long period following heavy rainfall.

Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 12-MAR-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HULACO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county roads, mainly at low water crossings, remained closed for a long period following heavy rainfall.

Flood in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:05:00 to 11-MAR-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORINTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads, mainly at low water crossings, remained closed for a long period following heavy rainfall.

Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 11-MAR-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CO JET PORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads, mainly at low water crossings, remained closed for a long period following heavy rainfall.

Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 12:30:00 to 11-MAR-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads, mainly at low water crossings, remained closed for a long period following heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRASSY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Apollo Road near Atlas Lane.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Cobb Road at the creek near Fry Gap Road.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding prompted the closure of Country Club Road from Stratford Road to Highway 67.