145
Recorded events
2
Direct deaths
5
Direct injuries
$1.0B
Property damage
Flash Flood in Jefferson County, Alabama: 145 recorded events between 1996 and 2026. The strongest on record measured 0. That places the county #79 nationally and #4 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Flash Flood in Jefferson County, Alabama: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for flash flood in Jefferson County is the 2010s, when 51 of the county's 145 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Jefferson County archive, flash flood makes up 9.0% of all recorded severe weather across 9 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #79 for this hazard and #4 within Alabama, putting it in the 97.5 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Jul is the peak month for flash flood in Jefferson County with 29 recorded events, while Oct is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | BROWNVILLE | 0 | 1 | 1 | $0 |
| Jun 20, 2021 | HOPKINS | 0 | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 4, 2010 | AYRES | 0 | 0 | 3 | $50K |
| Jun 28, 2025 | MAGELLA | 0 | 0 | 1 | $0 |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | GREENWOOD | — | $0 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | MC CALLA | — | $0 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | EAST LAKE | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | OXMOOR | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | MAGELLA | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | VESTAVIA HILLS | 0 | $0 |
| May 18, 2025 | MAGELLA | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 6, 2025 | PATTON CHAPLE | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 15, 2024 | NORTH BIRMINGHAM | 0 | $0 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | THOMAS | 0 | $0 |
Other hazards here
More from Jefferson County
- Thunderstorm Wind 791
- Hail 490
- Tornado 110
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Depression Claudette produced widespread flooding across Jefferson County during the evening hours on June 19th and the early morning hours on June 20th. Many roads in the Birmingham metro area were flooded and impassable and several water rescues were performed from flooded vehicles. Storm total rainfall amounts were in the 3-5 inch range. Village Creek in Birmingham recorded its 4th highest stage on record at 14.22 feet. One fatality occurred when a man was washed away in flood waters near Pebble Creek Parkway and Highway 78.
A cluster of slow moving thunderstorms developed over the Birmingham metro area and produced flash flooding. Numerous roads were impassible and vehicles were flooded in the downtown area and near the University of Alabama-Birmingham campus. Flash flooding was also reported in the city of Homewood along Shades Creek and Oxmoor Road. One injury and one fatality due to flooding. Radar estimated rainfall amounts were in the 2-4 inch range.
Heavy rainfall in a short period of time caused significant flooding in the Birmingham Metropolitan area.Numerous streets and creeks were flooded all over the City of Birmingham. At least 25,000 customers were without power during the storms. Local fire departments performed at least 11 swift water rescues. Patton Creek in Vestavia Hills overflowed its banks flooding several homes and businesses. Royal Automotive and Vulcan Lincoln-Mercury reported 40 to 50 vehicles damaged and 4 or 5 destroyed. The Vestavia Bowl Family Fun Center received damage due to high water. At least 15 vehicles were stalled in the high water.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many flash flood events are on record in Jefferson County, Alabama?
145 flash flood events are recorded in Jefferson County between 1996 and 2026, causing 2 direct deaths.
What is the strongest flash flood recorded in Jefferson County?
The strongest flash flood on record in Jefferson County measured 0.
Where does the flash flood data for Jefferson County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Flash Flood in Jefferson County, Alabama.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/alabama/jefferson-county/flash-flood/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.