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Flash Flood — Pickens, AL

Feb 5, 2004

Property Damage
$10K

Doppler radar estimated 4 to 8 inches of rainfall across Pickens County in a short period of time. Several roads were temporarily impassable. Numerous creeks and streams quickly rose out of their banks and caused flooding. One railroad tressel was flooded. One highway bridge was completely washed away.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5386613). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Pickens, AL

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

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