Aug 10, 2021
Only a few storms developed across Central Alabama during the afternoon of August 10th, but the atmosphere was primed for damaging winds. Local analysis of microburst parameters indicated a high potential for microbursts, with weak steering winds aloft that would also support localized flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 981040). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jefferson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.