NWS extends Flood Warning until 2:30 a.m. Monday

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CULLMAN – The National Weather Service in Huntsville has extended the Flood Warning for our area until 2:30 a.m. Monday morning.

The Flood Warning is in effect for the following areas:

  • Jackson County
  • Marshall County
  • Madison County
  • Limestone County
  • DeKalb County
  • Cullman County
  • Morgan County
  • Southeastern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee
  • Franklin County in Middle Tennessee

According to the NWS, most of the warning area has received from 2-4 inches of rain since midnight last night, and additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible.

"Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding."

 

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