May 29, 2018
As Tropical Depression Alberto lifted north-northwestward through central and northwest Alabama, tropical storm force wind gusts in rain bands produced sporadic wind damage in northwest Alabama, including knocking down a few trees and doing minor structural damage. Wind gusts of 43 mph were registered at Pryor Field in Decatur between 1400-1500 LST. Also, flash flooding was reported in northwest Alabama due to very heavy rain amounts that fell during the late morning into the afternoon hours. A
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 748198). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Morgan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.