Widespread heavy rainfall impacted the area from February 28th through the 1st of March, with lingering flooding conditions lasting the better part of 7 days. Rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches fell across much of the area, leading to areal and river flooding. All of the WFO Huntsville HSA river forecast points had some type of product out for them during this event. To date, that's only happened one or two other times in the office's history.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:03:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RASH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over a foot of water covering CR53 in the Rash Community.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 08:30:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULLIVAN XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

CR 112 closed at this location due to flooding.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 08:31:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULLIVAN XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Corrects previous flood report from 7W Underwood-Petersville. County Roads 112 and 81 closed due to high water.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 08:31:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULLIVAN XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

CR 81 closed at this location due to flooding.

Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:00:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About a foot of water over U.S. Hwy 40 near Happy Home Baptist Church.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 13:10:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 139 was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 17:55:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Levert Avenue south of Hwy72 closed due to 6-8 inches of water covering the roadway near Commercial Drive.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 13:13:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

CR 485 was closed at this location due to flooding.

Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 22:50:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYTREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Estimate of 14 inches of water flowing over Hwy 65 at MM11 near Mt. Nebo Baptist Church.

Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 20:53:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYTREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

About 6 to 8 inches of water covering Hwy 65 near the 11-mile marker. Tree limbs and debris also in floodwaters from the Paint Rock Rover covering the road.

Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:00:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About a foot of water over Tupelo Pike near Center Point Baptist Church.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 12:19:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRITTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

CR 298 was closed due to flooding at this location.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:03:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIM ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over a foot of water covering CR 11 in a few spots between Highways 72 and 35.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:03:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over a foot of water covering CR 8 in the Nat Mountain Community. Road is barricaded and closed at this time.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:03:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FACKLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

CR42 between Houston Branch and Roach Cove near CR560 is barricaded due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:03:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About a foot of water covering CR92 in several places between Davis Drive and Highway 71.

Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:00:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around a foot of water across CR229.

Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-18 21:00:00 to 28-FEB-18 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two feet of water reported over CR 36 in the 1200 block.