Flash Flood in Russell County, Alabama
Flash Flood September 16, 2020 – September 17, 2020 · Russell County, Alabama
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sally produced rainfall amounts of 6-10 inches across Russell County, resulting in numerous flooded roadways, mainly across the southern portion of the county.
The wider storm
Hurricane Sally made landfall early Wednesday morning on September 16, near Gulf Shores, Alabama. Sally weakened quickly after moving inland and tracked northeast across southeast Alabama during the overnight hours on Wednesday, September 16th, and the morning hours on Thursday, September 17th.
The main impacts for Central Alabama were felt along and south of Interstate 85, where 4-8 inches of rain fell, with localized amounts near 12 inches. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph were also reported, with numerous reports of uprooted trees. Several counties also reported flash flooding.
Began near Hurtsboro (32.2080, -85.4270).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 921311. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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