Chilton storm history

A mix of winter precipitation resulted in ice and snow accumulations across Chilton County, causing hazardous travel conditions, numerous traffic accidents and road closures. Snow accumulations ranged from two to three inches. Hazardous road conditions persisted for several days …

Heavy rain reduced visibility and caused slick roadways along Interstate 65 near the Chilton and Autauga county line. As traffic moved slowly due to the thunderstorm and high volume of spring break travelers, a vehicle traveling south hydroplaned and crossed the median, hitting n…

Western Chilton County began December in Severe (D2) drought, which was downgraded to Moderate (D1) drought by the second week of the month.

The western half of Chilton County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.

Severe (D2) drought conditions developed across the western half of the county by mid-October.

Hot and humid conditions resulted in heat index values 110F or higher during the afternoon of July 29.

Social media video of nickel-size hail in the Lomax area of Clanton.

Quarter to half dollar-size hail was reported in the Lomax and Gap of the Mountain areas on the north side of Clanton.

Trees were downed across the county.

A few trees were downed across Chilton County.

The Walnut Creek streamflow gauge at County Road 456 rose quickly above flood stage after midnight on February 13, eventually cresting at 12 feet, which was three feet above flood stage. Around four inches of rain fell in the Clanton area.

The county elevated to Severe (D2) drought on February 11 but dropped back to Moderate (D1) by February 18.

Snow and sleet accumulation of 0.5 to 1 inch across northern Chilton County, with minor travel impacts during the morning hours.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across Chilton County.

Several trees were uprooted along Highway 191.

Numerous trees were uprooted or limbs were snapped around Chilton County due to gradient winds of 30-40 mph.

Several trees were uprooted and limbs were broken along County Road 336 and County Road 15 near Pletcher. Also along County Road 336, metal roofing was removed from a small shed and an above ground swimming pool was damaged.

Drought severity decreased from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) in early January.

Drought severity remained at severe (D2) throughout December.

Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in early November.

Drought severity increased to severe (D2) in mid-October but beneficial rainfall dropped the area back to moderate (D1).

Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 11-14th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.

Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 6-7th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.

Ping pong size hail reported in Thorsby.

Baseball size hail reported in the city of Verbena.

Widespread rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches across northern Chilton County produced flash flooding across the northern two-thirds of Chilton County. Several county roads were flooded and impassable between Clanton and Jemison.

Multiple reports of uprooted trees in the city of Clanton.

Several trees uprooted and blocking roadways in Jemison.

Several reports of quarter size hail in Clanton.

Several trees uprooted along Highway 82 northwest of Maplesville.

Highway 191 and County Road 37 flooded and impassable.