Tropical Storm Claudette (2021)

Basin

North Atlantic

Dates

June 17, 2021 to June 23, 2021

Peak strength

Tropical Storm, 40 kt (46 mph)

Lowest pressure

1003 mb (29.62 inHg)

Landfall

Yes

Accumulated cyclone energy

1.1

Tropical-storm-force wind reached

180 nmi (333 km, 207 mi) from the center at its widest

Eyewall radius at its peak

120 nmi (222 km, 138 mi)

Overall size

180 nmi (333 km, 207 mi) to the outermost closed isobar

Peak gust in the best track

50 kt (58 mph)

Fastest the center moved

26 kt (30 mph)

Identifier

AL032021

Radar at KHDC as it neared land, Jun 19, 04:30 UTC

The sources count different things and are not added together.

Landfall points the US agencies flagged in the best track. The nearest town is named from the site’s gazetteer, not from the report.

NOAA’s Storm Events database, the record National Weather Service offices compile months after a storm, as compiled March 2026.

Deaths

4 (4 direct, 0 indirect)

Injuries

21

Property damage

$6.6 million

Crop damage

none recorded

Events recorded

158 in 20 reports from 14 states and marine areas

State by state

What was recorded

103 thunderstorm wind, 18 flash flood, 9 tropical storm, 7 tornado, 6 heavy rain, 6 marine tropical storm, 4 storm surge/tide, 3 flood, 1 hail, 1 waterspout.

7 tornadoes and 1 waterspout recorded in the United States, strongest first.

The strongest winds National Weather Service offices recorded with this storm. An estimated figure is a forecaster’s judgment from the damage, not an instrument reading.

From the Storm Events narratives, unedited.

An EF-0 tornado, with maximum estimated winds of 85 mph, moved across Cedar Point Pier. The pier suffered damage to some railings and light poles. A large metal storage unit was lifted and moved ten feet, heavily damaging the structure. A utility pole was also knocked over. A 2x4 board was launched through the window of a pickup truck. The occupant of the truck suffered minor injuries. The end point is an estimation as the tornado could have continued to the north. However, given this area is marsh, the survey team was not able to find a definitive end point.

Mobile, Alabama · Tornado · Jun 19, 08:16 UTC

Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Claudette caused flash flooding in far southern portions of Forrest County. A culvert along Joe Lee Road washed out, several roads in Brooklyn including Main Street and 4th street were flooded, and John Morris Road near Carnes was flooded over.

Forrest, Mississippi · Flash Flood · Jun 19, 09:00 UTC

A tornado touched down west of Blakely, GA and traversed mainly rural terrain across Early, Clay, and Randolph Counties. The tornado was observed at multiple locations by trained spotters and the public throughout its path. The storm snapped or uprooted numerous pine trees northwest of Blakely. Tree damage continued into Clay County but didn't affect any major roadways. The tornado crossed GA-266 near Coleman in Randolph County. Minor structural damage was noted to a few residences and pump houses near US-82 and Reid Station Road west of Cuthbert. Numerous trees were snapped in this area, some blocking US-82. Some further tree damage was reported north of the highway before the tornado lifted.

Early, Georgia · Tornado · Jun 19, 17:31 UTC

A tornado touched down west of Blakely, GA and traversed mainly rural terrain across Early, Clay, and Randolph Counties. The tornado was observed at multiple locations by trained spotters and the public throughout its path. The storm snapped or uprooted numerous pine trees northwest of Blakely. Tree damage continued into Clay County but didn't affect any major roadways. The tornado crossed GA-266 near Coleman in Randolph County. Minor structural damage was noted to a few residences and pump houses near US-82 and Reid Station Road west of Cuthbert. Numerous trees were snapped in this area, some blocking US-82. Some further tree damage was reported north of the highway before the tornado lifted.

Clay, Georgia · Tornado · Jun 19, 17:46 UTC

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.

Jefferson, Alabama · Flash Flood · Jun 20, 02:15 UTC

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county, in addition to downed powerlines. A metal frame building was damaged, with a portion of the roof removed.

Claiborne, Tennessee · Thunderstorm Wind · Jun 21, 21:25 UTC

A tree was downed on a house on Squirrel Ln in Newark. A family of 5 were inside at the time. One woman, a grandmother, had to be rescued by firefighters but did not suffer serious injury. The other occupants escaped on their own. Time estimated from radar.

New Castle, Delaware · Thunderstorm Wind · Jun 21, 23:17 UTC

A tree was downed on I-295 northbound near Exit 1. Several reports of power lines down in this area as well. Time estimated from radar.

Salem, New Jersey · Thunderstorm Wind · Jun 21, 23:27 UTC

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down throughout the county. The Rockwood area was hit the hardest, and a barn was destroyed.

Roane, Tennessee · Thunderstorm Wind · Jun 21, 23:35 UTC

A personal weather station measured a 61 kt with gust. The actual value of the gust is estimated to be slightly lower. Time estimated.

Camden, New Jersey · Thunderstorm Wind · Jun 21, 23:50 UTC

Numerous reports of downed trees and wires were received from the area of Bangor and Washington Twp. One residential property in particular on Washington Blvd suffered numerous downed trees and some property damage. Analysis of damage photos and radar data suggests a microburst likely occurred in the area. Winds of up to 80 mph are estimated. Time estimated from radar.

Northampton, Pennsylvania · Thunderstorm Wind · Jun 22, 00:10 UTC

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A best track is the record a warning agency settles on after the storm, not what it said at the time: position, maximum sustained wind and central pressure every six hours, revised against every observation that came in later. Category is the Saffir-Simpson scale, which runs from Category 1 at 64 kt to Category 5 at 137 kt and reads wind only, so it says nothing about surge or rain. Accumulated cyclone energy adds up the square of the wind through the storm's life, so it counts strength and duration together.

Storm history from NOAA NCEI’s International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS), which merges the official best track of every warning agency. Live storms, cones, watches and warnings from the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Archived radar from NOAA’s Level II archive.

• Tropical cyclone report, National Hurricane Center
• Every advisory and discussion NHC issued while it was live
• Best track as KMZ, National Hurricane Center
• Best track as a shapefile, National Hurricane Center
• Wikipedia article: Tropical Storm Claudette