Showers and thunderstorms repeatedly moved across western portions of Lauderdale and Colbert Counties on the 17th, producing widespread rainfall amounts of 3-6 over a few hours. Heavy rainfall also affected Limestone County, both downtown in Decatur, and north, along the AL/TN border again on the 18th. This led to numerous reports of flooding and flash flooding in and around Cherokee, AL, Ardmore, AL, and in Decatur, AL.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 18:12:00 to 18-SEP-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Old Lee Highway and Barnes Lane in Cherokee.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 18:16:00 to 18-SEP-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flooding was reported at the intersection of North Jackson Highway and E 2nd Street.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 18:16:00 to 18-SEP-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding reported at the intersection of North Pike and Riverton Rose Trace.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-SEP-21 15:03:00 to 18-SEP-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupants of a vehicle rescued from a flooded ditch at Park Avenue in Ardmore, AL.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-SEP-21 16:16:00 to 18-SEP-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLAND GIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple vehicles submerged in the floodwaters between Ardmore and Elkmont. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-SEP-21 16:35:00 to 18-SEP-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDMORE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Barnes Road washed out in Ardmore, AL.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 18-SEP-21 17:00:00 to 18-SEP-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lee Street in front of the Courthouse is under water. Parts of Church Street also underwater, affecting businesses. Fire and Police Dept assisting motorists in the area. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 16:44:00 to 17-SEP-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flooding reported in the 6900 block of North Pike Road.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 17:13:00 to 17-SEP-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding reported in the 11000 block of White Pike Road. Depth of water unknown.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 17:31:00 to 17-SEP-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flooding was reported at the intersection of Mt Hester Road and Forrest Drive in Cherokee.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 17:44:00 to 17-SEP-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding reported at the intersection of Cove Road and Chickasaw Drive.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 17:45:00 to 17-SEP-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flooding was reported at the intersection of 6th and North Pike in Cherokee.

Flash Flood in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-21 17:54:00 to 17-SEP-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding reported at the intersection of Mulberry Lane and Moody Lane in Cherokee.