Jan 23, 2002
A band of significant rainfall repeatedly doused parts of extreme northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. Radar estimated rainfall in isolated locations as high as 6 to 8 inches, but the majority of the area received 2 to 4 inches of rain. The heaviest rain fell across Lauderdale County and into middle Tennessee. Lauderdale County reported that numerous roads were flooded and impassable. Schools were closed for the entire day. Many residents were evacuated along Shoal Creek in the
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5279996). 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.