Flash Flood in Etowah County, Alabama

Flash Flood June 7, 2026 · Etowah County, Alabama

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rainfall around the Gadsden area, totaling 2-3 inches, led to numerous flooded roadways. Meighan Blvd was especially impacted, with several portions of the roadway having several inches of standing or running water that impacted travel. Other roadways with reported flooding included Glenn Gap Rd and Lay Springs Rd, Keysburg Rd, Zuber Ave, Cedar Bend Rd S at Skyview Dr, and Old Gallant Rd.

The wider storm

Slow-moving thunderstorms over Central Alabama dumped heavy rainfall in short periods of time during the afternoon and evening hours of June 7. Flash flooding issues developed in the Gadsden and Birmingham areas as 1-3 inches of rain fell quickly, with numerous flooding reports from urban or low-lying roadways. In addition, numerous trees and several power lines were downed around Gadsden and Attalla, caused by sub-severe winds aided by heavy rain and water-logged soils.

Began near Ivalee (34.0102, -86.1297).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1329775. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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