Flash Flood in Jefferson County, Alabama

Flash Flood June 7, 2026 · Jefferson County, Alabama

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rainfall, quickly amounting to 1-2 inches, led to flooding issues around the Birmingham metro area, including Birmingham, Fultondale, Tarrant, Homewood, and Bessemer. Slow drainage on I-65 at I-22 resulted in numerous stranded vehicles on the interstate, while a water rescue was performed nearby from a vehicle at Cedar St and F.L. Shuttlesworth Dr. Generally minor roadway flooding was observed elsewhere.

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 Woodward (33.3991, -86.9975).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1329790. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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