Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 9 at 5:11PM CDT until March 9 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
FFWHUN
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Franklin AL County in northwestern Alabama...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 511 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 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...Emergency management reported.
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...
Red Bay and Vina.
Emergency Management has reported that the bridge on Highway 11 just
north of Red Bay is flooded.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Franklin, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov