Flash Flood in Jefferson County, Alabama

Significant flash flooding occurred mainly in the southern and eastern parts of Jefferson County. Doppler radar estimated that four to seven inches of rain fell across the area with the majority falling during the late evening hours. The Birmingham International Airport recorded 5.21 inches of rain and the Jefferson County EMA had 4.5 inches. In Tarrant, 90 to 100 mobile homes suffered varying degrees of damage. Five Mile Creek rose quickly above its banks near the SR 79 bridge. There was up to five feet of water moving swiftly through the mobile home park. Several homes were totally destroyed and many residents were rescued from the area. The Robinwood subdivision had several homes that reported minor flood damage. In Pinson, Turkey Creek flooded quickly. Ten to fifteen businesses, a fire station, and many homes had up to five feet of water in them. Twenty five to 30 townhomes reported up to two feet of water entering the buildings. In Roebuck, numerous homes and businesses were flooded and the fire department had to evacuate many homes. Numerous automobiles were swept away and destroyed. Other locations reporting flood damage included Mulga, Ensley, and Pratt City. No injuries were reported.