Flash Flood — Elmore, Alabama

2009-05-07 · near Millbrook, Elmore, Alabama

Event narrative

Numerous county roads and city streets became impassable and suffered extensive damage due to flooding caused by torrential rainfall. The cities of Wetumpka, Millbrook, and Deatsville were especially hard hit. At least 43 homes, 10 business, and 2 churches also suffered damage due to the flooding. The Millbrook city parks and recreation areas suffered substantial damage.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving area of thunderstorms brought considerable flash flooding to several counties in central and southeast Alabama. A relatively narrow but rather long swath of rainfall of 3 to more than 7 inches stretched from northeastern Autauga County, across the city of Montgomery, and into southern Russell and northern Barbour Counties. Peak rainfall amounts approached 10 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 176051. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.