Showers and thunderstorms erupted across the Tennessee Valley on October 6th, repeatedly moving across Marshall County, which caused widespread flash flooding. Numerous roadways were washed out across Arab, and sadly, 2 fatalities occurred during this flood event (one of which was a child swept away in a vehicle).

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 14:57:00 to 06-OCT-21 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYAN XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A few trees were knocked down near Eva. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 15:52:00 to 06-OCT-21 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down on CR 3 on Putnam Mountain near Princeton. Time estimated by radar.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 16:14:00 to 06-OCT-21 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flooding was reported in the Owens Cross Roads community.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 17:30:00 to 06-OCT-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding reported along Little Cove Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 18:10:00 to 07-OCT-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERKLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Creek over the road at Cave Spring Road and Highway 431.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 18:35:00 to 07-OCT-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUGGE CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding in the Bristol Creek Subdivision in Owens Cross Roads.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 19:33:00 to 07-OCT-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road washed out at 8th Avenue and Arab-Thompson Road NE.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 19:41:00 to 07-OCT-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two feet of water over Eddy Scant Road.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 19:42:00 to 07-OCT-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports of numerous roadways flooded across the city of Arab.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 20:46:00 to 07-OCT-21 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUGGE CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hobbs Island under 4 feet of water near Vann Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 21:32:00 to 07-OCT-21 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water flooded into a restaurant. Several cars in the area are flooded too.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 07-OCT-21 07:28:00 to 07-OCT-21 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding overnight on October 6th caused enough damage to a culvert to make it unstable. This partially collapsed the road on the 3400 block of Old Highway 431 in the Owens Cross Roads area. This road was closed this morning for public safety.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 20:00:00 to 07-OCT-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ARAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flood fatality occurred on Haynes Road in Arab. Vehicle swept away with child inside. 2 other occupants were able to escape.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-OCT-21 20:00:00 to 07-OCT-21 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRASSY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flood fatality occurred on Friendship Road. A woman's vehicle was swept away in the flood waters and her body was found the next morning.