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Flash Flood — Limestone, AL

Jan 1, 2022

An unusual severe weather event for this time of year, supercell thunderstorms developed during the afternoon into the early evening hours along and ahead of a cold front. These thunderstorms produced four tornadoes in north Alabama. Also, several thunderstorm wind damage reports were received. In addition, excessive rainfall led to some brief flash flooding in north central Alabama.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1007367). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Limestone, AL

This event is one of many recorded floods in Limestone County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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