FloodZoneMap.org

Alabama Flood Stories

1,380 first-hand accounts of flood events in Alabama, ranked by impact. Each is a NOAA-written narrative of the moment.

Flash Flood

Talladega, AL · Jun 8, 2022

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms occurred across North Central Alabama from the afternoon of June 7th through the evening of June 8th. The activity was the result several upper-level disturbances moving over a slow moving surface front.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Calhoun, AL · Jun 7, 2022

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms occurred across North Central Alabama from the afternoon of June 7th through the evening of June 8th. The activity was the result several upper-level disturbances moving over a slow moving surface front.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Jefferson, AL · Jun 8, 2022

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms occurred across North Central Alabama from the afternoon of June 7th through the evening of June 8th. The activity was the result several upper-level disturbances moving over a slow moving surface front.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Lauderdale, AL · Aug 10, 2022

Heavy rainfall repeatedly moved across the city of Florence, with all of the runoff draining down and flooding Commerce Street near downtown. A woman driving in the area had to be helped from her vehicle during the height of the flooding, and the City of Florence closed the road…

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Lauderdale, AL · Aug 10, 2022

Heavy rainfall repeatedly moved across the city of Florence, with all of the runoff draining down and flooding Commerce Street near downtown. A woman driving in the area had to be helped from her vehicle during the height of the flooding, and the City of Florence closed the road…

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Lauderdale, AL · Aug 10, 2022

Heavy rainfall repeatedly moved across the city of Florence, with all of the runoff draining down and flooding Commerce Street near downtown. A woman driving in the area had to be helped from her vehicle during the height of the flooding, and the City of Florence closed the road…

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Madison, AL · Aug 23, 2022

A rogue thunderstorm developed over Western portions of Madison County on the afternoon/evening of the 23rd. The thunderstorm remained nearly stationary for several hours, dumping prolific amounts of rainfall from the Indian Creek river gage West to neighborhoods along Zierdt…

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Etowah, AL · Jun 7, 2022

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms occurred across North Central Alabama from the afternoon of June 7th through the evening of June 8th. The activity was the result several upper-level disturbances moving over a slow moving surface front.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Jefferson, AL · Jun 8, 2022

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms occurred across North Central Alabama from the afternoon of June 7th through the evening of June 8th. The activity was the result several upper-level disturbances moving over a slow moving surface front.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Jefferson, AL · Jun 8, 2022

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms occurred across North Central Alabama from the afternoon of June 7th through the evening of June 8th. The activity was the result several upper-level disturbances moving over a slow moving surface front.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Shelby, AL · Jun 8, 2022

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms occurred across North Central Alabama from the afternoon of June 7th through the evening of June 8th. The activity was the result several upper-level disturbances moving over a slow moving surface front.

Read the full account →
Flood$10K damage

Madison, AL · Dec 8, 2009

A strong storm system brought flooding rainfall across much of northern Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were common, with some areas receiving 5 to 7 inches.

Read the full account →
Flood

Morgan, AL · Mar 22, 2022

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms pushed northeast through northwest and north central Alabama during the mid to late afternoon hours on the 22nd. Strong winds up to 70 mph or higher knocked down or uprooted several trees in a couple of areas of northwest Alabama.

Read the full account →
Flood

Morgan, AL · Mar 22, 2022

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms pushed northeast through northwest and north central Alabama during the mid to late afternoon hours on the 22nd. Strong winds up to 70 mph or higher knocked down or uprooted several trees in a couple of areas of northwest Alabama.

Read the full account →
Flood

Morgan, AL · Mar 22, 2022

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms pushed northeast through northwest and north central Alabama during the mid to late afternoon hours on the 22nd. Strong winds up to 70 mph or higher knocked down or uprooted several trees in a couple of areas of northwest Alabama.

Read the full account →
Tropical Storm$10K damage

Chambers, AL · Aug 29, 2005

Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast early Monday morning August 29, 2005 as a large category four hurricane. Sustained winds were around 145 mph in southeast Louisiana. Katrina continued northward affecting areas from New Orleans to Mobile.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood$15K damage

Monroe, AL · Aug 30, 1996

Rainfall of up to eight inches caused many roads in the northwest part of the county to be closed. The storm that caused the heavy rains remained almost stationary over southwest Wilcox, east Clarke and northwest Monroe counties for most of the morning then slowly moved…

Read the full account →
Tropical Storm$10K damage

Houston, AL · Sep 2, 1998

Tropical Storm Earl moved northeastward across Southwest and Central Georgia. Rainfall amounts varied from two to four inches. Peak wind gusts of 40 mph were recorded at Ozark and Enterprise, AL.

Read the full account →
Tropical Storm$10K damage

Coffee, AL · Sep 2, 1998

Tropical Storm Earl moved northeastward across Southwest and Central Georgia. Rainfall amounts varied from two to four inches. Peak wind gusts of 40 mph were recorded at Ozark and Enterprise, AL.

Read the full account →
Tropical Storm$10K damage

Henry, AL · Sep 2, 1998

Tropical Storm Earl moved northeastward across Southwest and Central Georgia. Rainfall amounts varied from two to four inches. Peak wind gusts of 40 mph were recorded at Ozark and Enterprise, AL.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

St. Clair, AL · Jul 2, 2023

An extremely moist and unstable summertime air mass was in place across Alabama on July 1st through July 2nd with excessive heat warnings and heat advisories in effect. PWAT's were also high with values near 2 inches, which produced high values for microburst potential.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Montgomery, AL · Jul 1, 2003

Tropical Storm Bill made landfall along the Louisiana Coast during the afternoon of June 30. The storm entered Terrebonne Parrish near Terrebonne Bay, west of Houma, and continued on a northeast path.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Autauga, AL · Jul 1, 2003

Tropical Storm Bill made landfall along the Louisiana Coast during the afternoon of June 30. The storm entered Terrebonne Parrish near Terrebonne Bay, west of Houma, and continued on a northeast path.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Autauga, AL · Sep 16, 2004

Thousands of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down as Hurricane Ivan moved Across Central Alabama. Hundreds of homes suffered varying degrees of roof and structural damage. At least 800 households were displaced for at least one night due to hurricane damage.

Read the full account →
← PreviousPage 23 of 58Next →

View Alabama flood zone data →