Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 8 at 6:19PM CDT until June 8 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
FFWHUN
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 619 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Fort Payne, Valley Head, Hammondville and Desoto State Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
DeKalb, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov