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Flood — Morgan, AL

Dec 9, 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. This produced widespread and extensive flash flooding and river/creek flooding, particularly in Morgan, Madison, and Jackson counties. ||A strong low level jet and some instability also set the stage for damaging thunderstorm winds. Wind gusts up to 70 mph occurred in portions of Mad

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 208904). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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