PHOTOS: Flooding around Geneva County

Richard Everett

17 May 2024 at 6:57 pm

GENEVA COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Flooding reports have come in from western Geneva County after torrential rainfall pounded the area.

Flooding could be seen on Main Street, Canal Street, West Morris Street, and North Wise Street in Samson.

Courtesy of Roger Wise
Courtesy of Roger Wise
Courtesy of Roger Wise
Courtesy of Roger Wise
Courtesy of Roger Wise

Flooding has occurred at the C.D. Chapman Memorial Baseball and Soccer Park and East Water Street at South Greenwood Avenue.

Courtesy of Police Chief Pepper Mock
Courtesy of Police Chief Pepper Mock

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