A nearly stationary band of heavy rain developed on the 4th of July across portions of northwest and north central Alabama.  A bulk of the rainfall occurred during the late morning through late afternoon hours.  The hardest hit counties were Lawrence, eastern Limestone, western Madison and Morgan Counties where 5 to 10 inches of rain were measured.  Widespread areal flooding occurred and numerous roads were closed or became impassible in some areas through the evening of July 6th.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 12:20:00 to 04-JUL-13 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding covered Balch and Mill Roads, and Mill Creek Greenway.  Walden Glen at Browns Ferry Road was closed.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPSHAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Capshaw Road was closed at Sanderson Road and between Wall Triana and Nance Roads.  Several other roads in east Limestone county were also reported closed due to heavy rain and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 12:30:00 to 04-JUL-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORINTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The bridge was under water over Crooked Creek, on County Road 1059, just north of Jones Chapel.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 13:45:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Danville Road was closed just north of Highway 36 due to a large part of the road being washed away.  Significant repairs were necessary to repair this roadway.  Other parts of Danville Road were closed due to significant heavy rain and high water.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 14:15:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Country Club Road and Stratford Road was closed, near 6th Avenue SE/Highway 31, due to heavy rain and high water (unknown depth).

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 14:35:00 to 04-JUL-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads, between Main Street and Court Street, were closed in Moulton due to heavy rain and high water. Tankersly Avenue and Sparkman Road were covered with high water and barricaded. In addition, several homes along Main Street, Katherine Avenue and Littrell Circle, sustained water damage from high water.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 14:35:00 to 04-JUL-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was in several homes and over a foot of water was along Main Street, Katherine Drive and Littrell Circle.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 15:40:00 to 04-JUL-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fifteen area and county roads were closed due to high water in southeastern Limestone county, from near Mooresville Road to along and northeast of Huntsville Browns ferry Road. Water was at least a foot to a foot and a half deep.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 15:52:00 to 04-JUL-13 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rising water caused a fuel leak in downtown Moulton, Court Street. About 200 gallons of gasoline leaked out due to flood waters.  Emergency personnel contained the spill within about 15 minutes. No injuries or additional impacts reported.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 17:25:00 to 04-JUL-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURGREEN CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Arbor Trace near County Line Road was closed due to flooding.  The report was relayed via social media.

Heavy Rain in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 18:35:00 to 04-JUL-13 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPSHAW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Since midnight LST, the public reported a storm total rainfall of 8.21 inches approximately 3 miles northwest of Capshaw. This report was relayed via social media.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 19:10:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFF
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Additional heavy rain caused water to rise once again near Stagecoach Road in Monrovia. Several inches of water was over the road there (unknown depth).

Heavy Rain in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 10:19:00 to 04-JUL-13 10:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH MILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was over Mooresville Road. The depth was unknown at this time.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lavert Avenue was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 13:45:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding affected homes along Chesapeake Trail.  A car was nearly completely submerged by water near Ray Avenue.  Many sections of Danville Road were flooded.

Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Areal flooding persisted on fields and some roadways through the 6th.

Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Areal flooding persisted on fields and some roadways through the 6th.

Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALUCAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Areal flooding persisted on fields and some roadways through the 6th.

Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRINITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Areal flooding persisted on fields and some roadways through the 6th.

Flood in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Areal flooding persisted on fields and some roadways through the 6th.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 04-JUL-13 10:18:00 to 04-JUL-13 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

An apartment complex was evacuated due to high water.