Flood Warning — Lawrence County, Alabama
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 1:29AM CDT until August 21 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Limestone County in north central Alabama... Madison County in north central Alabama... Northern Morgan County in north central Alabama... Northwestern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama... Northwestern Marshall County in northeastern Alabama... Northeastern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama... * WHEN...Until 500 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 129 AM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in Broadcast media recently reported that Church Street in Decatur was impassable due to high water. due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Scottsbor
Effective August 21, 2026 at 2:29 AM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Huntsville AL
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Lawrence County, Alabama?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Lawrence County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Marshall County, Morgan County, Madison County, Jackson County, Limestone County.