Flood Warning Issued for Madison County, Alabama Through Midnight
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Madison County as heavy rainfall from thunderstorms pushes Indian Creek above flood stage.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Madison County, Alabama
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Huntsville AL
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Madison County, Alabama.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Huntsville AL has issued a Flood Warning for portions of north central Alabama. The alert was triggered by reports of excessive rainfall and rising water levels in local waterways.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Madison County. Locations expected to experience flooding include:
- Northwestern Huntsville
- Madison
- Redstone Arsenal
- Triana
- Marshall Space Flight Center
- Harvest
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as the majority of flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Officials urge extreme caution at night when it is significantly more difficult to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
According to Doppler radar, heavy rain caused by thunderstorms has resulted in 1 to 3 inches of precipitation. This rainfall has already pushed Indian Creek above flood stage. Flooding is currently imminent or occurring in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until midnight CDT tonight, March 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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