May 4, 2021
A complex of thunderstorms dropped southeast from Tennessee. Outflow from these thunderstorms produced new strong to severe thunderstorms over north Alabama during the mid to late morning hours. There were several reports of wind damage, including a measured wind gust of 58 mph at the Huntsville International Airport. An EF-0 tornado produced a short track of damage in Higdon. Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches fell in a very short period of time producing brief flash flooding as well on the north side
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 959725). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Marshall County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.