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Flash Flood — Colbert, AL

Sep 17, 2012

A surge of tropical moisture in advance of a slow moving but strong upper level trough tracking east from Texas produced copius amounts of heavy showers and a few thunderstorms over an 18-24 hour period. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were observed at most locations, with some seeing 5 to just over 7 inches. The heaviest amounts were atop the Cumberland Plateau, possibly enhanced by this elevation change. Significant flash flooding occurred in the Florence, Sheffield, Muscle Shoals and Tus

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 412644). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Colbert, AL

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