Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Henry County Flood Advisory Renewed as Storm Threats Linger in Michigan and Oregon

Meteorologists warn that soaked soils in Henry County leave narrow waterways prone to flash flooding through 6 p.m.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • A flood advisory was issued at 4:04 p.m. Tuesday for Henry County, Alabama, remaining in effect until 6 p.m. due to excessive rainfall and expected ponding in low-lying areas.
  • The National Weather Service emphasizes “turn around, don’t drown” guidance to prevent vehicle-related flood fatalities on submerged roads.
  • Meteorologists are still monitoring Luce County, Michigan, after Monday’s storm produced pea-sized hail and gusts up to 30 mph, leaving pockets of flash flooding.
  • In Oregon’s Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County, recent storms dropped penny-sized hail and produced torrential downpours with 40 mph gusts, prompting localized flood alerts.
  • This string of flood and thunderstorm advisories from Alabama to Oregon illustrates how summer storms over saturated terrain can rapidly trigger flash floods across diverse landscapes.