Jan 17, 2012
Several clusters of showers and thunderstorms along and in advance of a strong cold front. A few of the storms were strong, producing small hail and frequent lightning. The main issue with these storms were intense rainfall rates in a short period of time on already near saturated soils. Rainfall amounts of 2 to around 3.5 inches were reported in many of these locations, much of it falling within an hour's time. Numerous reports of flash flooding occurred across Lauderdale, Colbert, Limeston
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 354184). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
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.