Flash Flood — Colbert, Alabama

2025-06-17 to 2025-06-18 · near Cherokee, Colbert, Alabama

Event narrative

EMA reported a road closure on North Pike due to water over the roadway. Depth of water unknown, but estimated at 6 to 8 inches.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough produced numerous thunderstorms during the afternoon hours on the 17th. These thunderstorms resulted in strong and gusty winds that knocked down trees, power lines and at least one power pole. Heavy rains also resulted in isolated flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284620. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.