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Tropical Depression — Franklin, AL

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 748200). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Franklin, AL

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