Jul 12, 2020
A complex of thunderstorms dropped southeast through most of northwest into north central Alabama during the morning into the early afternoon hours. The thunderstorms produced strong and gusty winds that knocked down a few trees and power lines, and produced roof damage on a barn. Rainfall of 1-3.5 inches fell in a short period of time in parts of northwest Alabama, including the Shoals, producing a few reports of flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 911555). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cullman County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.