WFO HUNTSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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AREAL FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
636 PM CST WED FEB 20 2019
...A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTY...
At 631 PM CST, the public reported flooding across the warned area,
particularly in the vicinity of the Indian Creek Greenway. Although
rainfall has stopped, waters are very slowly receding on Indian
Creek with the stream gauge measuring levels holding steady around
the flood stage of 7.5 feet.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Northwestern Huntsville, Madison, Redstone Arsenal, Triana, Marshall
Space Flight Center and Harvest.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately. Be
especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
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