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Flash Flood — Clarke, AL

Mar 3, 2001

Heavy rainfall caused extensive washouts to secondary roads and bridges across the counties. Most of the water had drained by sunset and most of the roads were reopened. However, some of the roads and bridges, especially in Clarke county, had to be rebuilt and were closed for several days before they were reopened. Radar estimated four to six inches of rainfall fell across the area.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5235802). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Clarke, AL

This event is one of many recorded floods in Clarke County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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