Late Saturday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency “for several counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past several days and ongoing severe weather this weekend.”
Among the counties included are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Walker and Winston.
“Parts of North Alabama have seen days of rain and the ground can no longer absorb it,” Ivey said in a statement. “Those rains combined with the ongoing severe weather today have caused a need for this State of Emergency,” Governor Ivey said. “I pray that the people of Alabama will remain safe throughout the night and heed citizens to stay aware of weather conditions. We stand ready and are sending resources to help those who are in need tonight.”
North Alabama continues to be under the threats of flooding and other severe weather.
12:05pm Sat ⚠️ River Flood Update ⚠️
Moderate-major flooding on the tributaries currently forecast to crest today/tonight–pending more rain. Tennessee River expected to hit highest levels since dams were installed. #HUNwx #alwx #tnwx pic.twitter.com/9g3GVDkrxw— NWS Huntsville (@NWSHuntsville) February 23, 2019
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