Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southwestern Franklin County, Alabama Until 8:15 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Huntsville AL has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Franklin County in northwestern Alabama. This alert is based on reports from emergency management indicating that flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin shortly due to heavy thunderstorms.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the southwestern portion of Franklin County. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include:

• Red Bay
• Vina

Emergency management has confirmed that the bridge on Highway 11, located just north of Red Bay, is currently flooded.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Exercise night caution: Be especially careful at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
• Stay aware: Monitor your surroundings and avoid low-lying areas, small creeks, and underpasses.

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
• Rainfall Amounts: Up to 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible in the warned area.
• Impacts: Expect flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and other poor drainage or low-lying areas.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning was issued at 5:11 PM CDT on March 9 and is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 8:15 PM CDT on March 9, 2026.