Sep 18, 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 413115). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cullman County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.