Feb 6, 2004
Doppler radar estimated 3 to 7 inches of Rainfall across Jefferson County in a short period of time. Five Mile Creek rose out of it's bank and caused significant flash flooding in Brookside. Up to 30 homes were flooded. Flooding of roadways and creeks were also reported in Hueytown, Bessemer, Ensley, Birmingham, Tarrant, and Centerpoint.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5386629). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jefferson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.