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Flash Flood — Chilton, AL

Feb 2, 1996

Deaths
1

Heavy rain was responsible for flooding a number of small streams and creeks across Chilton County. A woman was killed on County Highway 46 when her car was swept into a creek. Time of the event is approximate. Rainfall reported from several observing sites in Chilton County was in the 1.5 to 2 inch range.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5540114). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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

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