Showers and thunderstorms repeated dropped heavy rainfall across far northwest Alabama and adjacent sections of southwest Tennessee. Rainfall amounts of 1.5-3 inches fell in these areas during the early morning hours of the 23rd.  This all fell on already saturated ground, and caused several small creeks and streams to flood.  Lauderdale County EMA relayed several reports of flash flooding in their county, which prompted the closure of several roads and a few bridges.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 04:30:00 to 23-MAR-20 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding near CR 403 at CR 73 from Six Mile Creek.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 04:53:00 to 23-MAR-20 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARS HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over the road at 1701 Mars Hill Road. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 05:48:00 to 23-MAR-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over the road at Deerlick Branch on CR 155.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 06:02:00 to 30-MAR-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding along Anderson Creek on CR 50 and CR 52. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 07:03:00 to 23-MAR-20 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding closed the bridge on CR 49 over East Fork of Anderson Creek. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 07:24:00 to 23-MAR-20 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding closed CR 156 at Anderson Creek. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 07:45:00 to 23-MAR-20 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPPER GREEN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding closed CR 130 at Military Road. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 08:11:00 to 23-MAR-20 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

CR 520 and CR 522 closed due to flash flooding along Anderson Creek. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 08:12:00 to 23-MAR-20 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

CR 31 closed due to flash flooding in Killen. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 23-MAR-20 18:19:00 to 23-MAR-20 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding reported around the intersection of Mount Hester Road and Rickard Cutoff Road. Depth of water unknown.