Aug 29, 2007
An intense thunderstorm developed over the central and southern portions of Huntsville dumping excessive rainfall in a very short period of time. Rainfall amounts over 3 inches were reported via a fairly dense network of automated and manual rain gages in this area. Peak rainfall rates of up to 6 inches per hour were observed during a 20 minute time span. This led to quick runoff and flash flooding in low lying areas of south Huntsville which impacted several residences about one mile south of
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 58244). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Madison County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.