Feb 13, 2024
A slow-moving storm system brought several inches of rainfall to most of Central Alabama from early morning on February 11 through the evening of February 12. While most areas saw at least 1-2 inches of rain, parts of southern and southeastern Central Alabama recorded as much as 8 inches, especially across parts of Lee, Macon, and Russell counties. Waves of heavy rainfall resulted in flooding along the Interstate 85 corridor during the afternoon of February 11 and again during the early morning
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1152167). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Russell County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.