Rain and Severe Storms - March 9, 2011

Widespread Rain and Severe Weather Events: March 8-9th, 2011

Moderate to heavy rainfall spread into Central Alabama Tuesday night ahead of an approaching storm system. Rain continued through much of Wednesday, resulting in widespread flash flooding and river flooding. Rainfall totals ranged from around 6 inches in western portions of the area to 2 to 4 inches elsewhere. In addition, a line of thunderstorms with areas of embedded rotation moved through Central Alabama early Wednesday morning. These thunderstorms caused wind damage across southern portions of the area, knocking down trees, power lines and causing structural damage at several locations.


500mb Analysis at 6 am CST on March 9th, 2011	Surface Analysis at 6 am CST on March 9th, 2011

Storm Reports March 8th, 2011	Storm Reports March 9th, 2011

24 Hour Rainfall Plot ending 7 am March 9, 2011	24 Hour Rainfall Plot ending 7 am March 10, 2011

Straight Line Wind Damage from Pike County	Straight Line Wind Damage from Perry County

Etowah County Flooding	Etowah County Flooding

Etowah County Flooding	Etowah County Flooding

Etowah County Flooding	Etowah County Flooding

Preliminary Local Storm Reports

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Rain and Severe Storms - March 9, 2011

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