Mar 25, 2021
Clusters and line segments of heavy thunderstorms, a couple of which turned severe, overspread north Alabama during the predawn hours of the 25th. These storms produced 2 to 3 inches of rain, mainly south of the Tennessee River, resulting in excessive runoff and flash flooding. Flash flooding closed a portion of I-65 in Cullman and several other roads were flooded or washed out in Cullman County. Also, isolated large hail and damaging winds were reported with a couple of these thunderstorms in
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 942040). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Dekalb County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.