Flash Flood — Choctaw, Alabama

2022-08-24 · near Gilbertown, Choctaw, Alabama

Event narrative

Heavy rain caused flooding in the area and caused a partial road washout on Melvin Road.

Wider weather episode

A very favorable pattern for heavy rain combined with already wet ground conditions led to development of heavy rain and flooding across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1055044. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.