Jan 24, 2002
Rainfall continued across parts of northwest Alabama for a second day in a row. Radar estimated rain amounts as high as 3 inches. Additional rainfall on already saturated ground quickly caused flooding. Numerous roads across all of these counties were flooded and impassable. Many of the roadways received moderate damage which included bridge damage, sinkhole development, and road surface damage. Many cross drains and side drains were damaged by the high, rushing water. Six homes in Lauderd
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5280001). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lawrence County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.