Alabama, 2008Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Alabama, August 23 to 25, 2008
August 23 to 25, 2008 · NWS BMX · 52 events in 39 counties and zones
Tropical Storm Fay, and its remnants after landfall, brought high winds, heavy rain, and numerous tornadoes to Central Alabama.
Every event with a place to put it; 39 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
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- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- $473,000
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 52
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
Tropical Storm Fay, and its remnants after landfall, brought high winds, heavy rain, and numerous tornadoes to Central Alabama.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 23, 11:42 AM CST, 18 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 23, 11:42 AM CST, 18 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
1242 PM CDT SAT AUG 23 2008
.UPDATE...AVIATION DISCUSSION.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
RAIN IS NOW FALLING ACROSS THE ENTIRE FORECAST AREA THIS MORNING
AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING. NO LIGHTNING ACTIVITY IS OCCURRING AT THE MOMENT. SO
WENT AHEAD AND REMOVED THUNDERSTORM WORDING FROM THE
FORECAST...EXCEPT IN THE EXTREME SOUTHEAST ZONES WHEN A FEW
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS COULD MOVE ACROSS. EVEN THEN...LIGHTNING
ACTIVITY WILL BE VERY MINIMAL.
ALL THIS RAINFALL WILL KEEP TEMPERATURES FROM REACHING THIS
AFTERNOONS FORECAST HIGH. WENT AHEAD AND DECREASE TEMPS DOWN
SIGNIFICANTLY. WE SHOULD NOT SEE ANY 80S THIS AFTERNOON.
UPDATED GRIDS ARE OUT. NEW ZONES WILL BE OUT SHORTLY.
10/ARM
&&
.AVIATION...18Z TAF DISCUSSION.
WENT AHEAD AND UPDATED THE DISCUSSION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STRONGER
WINDS WILL BE AROUND THE MGM AND TOI AREA. WINDS WILL GUST NEAR 40
KNOTS THERE. THE REST OF THE SITES WILL RANGE BETWEEN 25 AND 35.
STILL EXPECTING A LOT OF RAIN AND FLUCTUATING CEILINGS. WELL START
OUT WITH MOSTLY MVFR...THEN SWITCH TO IFR WELL AFTER 06Z.
10/ARM
&&
.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...NONE.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 23, 8:04 AM CST, 3 hours 56 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
904 AM CDT SAT AUG 23 2008
ALZ011>015-017>050-241130-
AUTAUGA-BARBOUR-BIBB-BLOUNT-BULLOCK-CALHOUN-CHAMBERS-CHEROKEE-
CHILTON-CLAY-CLEBURNE-COOSA-DALLAS-ELMORE-ETOWAH-FAYETTE-GREENE-HALE-
JEFFERSON-LAMAR-LEE-LOWNDES-MACON-MARENGO-MARION-MONTGOMERY-PERRY-
PICKENS-PIKE-RANDOLPH-RUSSELL-SHELBY-ST CLAIR-SUMTER-TALLADEGA-
TALLAPOOSA-TUSCALOOSA-WALKER-WINSTON-
904 AM CDT SAT AUG 23 2008
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE COUNTIES SERVED BY THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN BIRMINGHAM.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.
WIND GUSTS MAY POTENTIALLY REACH 30 TO 35 MPH FOR AREAS GENERALLY
ALONG AND SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 59 THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. AREA MARINE
INTERESTS SHOULD EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN VENTURING OUT INTO THE
OPEN WATERWAYS. HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...ESPECIALLY TRAVELING NORTH TO
SOUTH...SHOULD BE ESPECIALLY ALERT TO THESE CROSS WINDS. DUE TO THE
STRESS ON TREES FROM THE RECENT DROUGHT...TREE LIMBS MAY BE MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. BREEZY CONDITIONS
ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.
RAIN MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH TONIGHT FOR AREAS GENERALLY SOUTH
OF A LINE FROM EUTAW...TO CENTREVILLE...TO LAFAYETTE. CONVECTIVE
BANDS FROM TROPICAL STORM FAY WILL CONTINUE ROTATING ACROSS THE
AREA.
ISOLATED TORNADOES MAY BE POSSIBLE ACROSS A LARGE PART OF CENTRAL
ALABAMA THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...AS TROPICAL STORM FAY IS
FORECAST TO MOVE WESTWARD ACROSS THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND EVENTUALLY
INTO EXTREME SOUTHWEST ALABAMA. STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
DURING THIS PERIOD AS WATCHES OR WARNINGS MAY BECOME NECESSARY.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
IN REGARDS TO THE RAINFALL ON SUNDAY..EXPECT TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS
BY SUNDAY TO BE THREE TO SIX INCHES ALONG AND SOUTH OF A LINE FROM
EUTAW...TO CENTREVILLE...TO LAFAYETTE. NORTH OF THIS AREA...EXPECT
TOTAL RAIN AMOUNTS TO BE ONE TO THREE INCHES.
ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL AGAIN BE POSSIBLE ON SUNDAY ACROSS A LARGE
PART OF CENTRAL ALABAMA...AS FAY CONTINUES TO MOVE WESTWARD.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...CONSULT THE LATEST GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION
FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER CONCERNING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS
FROM FAY.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
ACTIVATION OF STORM SPOTTERS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MAY BECOME
NECESSARY TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY.
75/LINHARES
Event by event
39 tropical depression, 11 tornado, 2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Tropical Depression, Autauga
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Autauga forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.535, -86.643 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Barbour
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Barbour forecast zone
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.870, -85.393 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Bibb
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Bibb forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.999, -87.126 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Blount
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Blount forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.981, -86.567 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Bullock
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Bullock forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.100, -85.716 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Calhoun
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Calhoun forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.771, -85.826 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Chambers
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Chambers forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.914, -85.392 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Cherokee
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Cherokee forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 34.176, -85.604 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Chilton
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Chilton forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.848, -86.719 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Clay
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Clay forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.269, -85.861 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Cleburne
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Cleburne forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.675, -85.519 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Coosa
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Coosa forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.936, -86.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Dallas
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Dallas forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.326, -87.106 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Elmore
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Elmore forecast zone
- Deaths
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.597, -86.149 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Etowah
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Etowah forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 34.045, -86.035 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Fayette
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Fayette forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.721, -87.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Greene
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Greene forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.853, -87.952 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Hale
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Hale forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.763, -87.629 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Jefferson
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Jefferson forecast zone
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Lamar
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Lamar forecast zone
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.779, -88.097 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Lee
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Lee forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.601, -85.356 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Lowndes
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Lowndes forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.155, -86.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Macon
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Macon forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.386, -85.693 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Marengo
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Marengo forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.248, -87.789 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Marion
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Marion forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 34.137, -87.887 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Montgomery
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Montgomery forecast zone
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.220, -86.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Perry
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Perry forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.639, -87.294 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Pickens
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Pickens forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.281, -88.089 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Pike
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Pike forecast zone
- Property damage
- $6,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.803, -85.941 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Randolph
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Randolph forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.294, -85.459 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Russell
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Russell forecast zone
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.288, -85.185 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Shelby
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Shelby forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.264, -86.661 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, St. Clair
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- St. Clair forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.716, -86.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Sumter
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Sumter forecast zone
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.591, -88.199 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Talladega
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Talladega forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.380, -86.166 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Tallapoosa
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Tallapoosa forecast zone
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.862, -85.797 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Tuscaloosa
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Tuscaloosa forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.290, -87.525 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Walker
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Walker forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.803, -87.297 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Tropical Depression, Winston
- When
- August 23, 12:00 PM CST to August 25, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Winston forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 34.149, -87.374 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Tropical Storm Fay weakened to a Tropical Depression after it made its final landfall on the Florida Panhandle and entered Southern Alabama. In Central Alabama, the highest sustained wind of 35 mph, and highest gust of 49 mph, were both recorded at Montgomery. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.48 inches near Guin (Marion County), to 11.87 inches at Valley (Chambers County). One person drowned while swimming in rough waters on Lake Martin. No other fatalities or injuries were reported in Central Alabama. The winds blew down numerous trees in several counties, resulting in an estimated property damage of around $125,000. More than 80,000 customers lost electric service during the peak of the event. The remnants of Fay also produced 11 tornadoes in Central Alabama, resulting in an estimated $345,000 in property damage. In total, the remnants of Fay resulted about $470,000 in property damage, and one fatility.
Flash Flood, Pike
- When
- August 23, 1:30 PM CST to 2:30 PM CST
- Where
- Pike County, 1.12 mi NE of Troy to 1.72 mi ENE of Troy
- Cause
- Heavy Rain / Tropical System
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.810, -85.955
A few roads in the city of Troy became temporarily impassable due to heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Elmore
- When
- August 24, 1:07 PM CST
- Where
- Elmore County, 3.54 mi WNW of Ware
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.04 mi
- Path width
- 20 yd
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.460, -86.109
Eyewitnesses saw a tornado briefly touched down in the Emerald Valley area of southern Elmore County. No damage was found. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Coosa
- When
- August 24, 1:12 PM CST
- Where
- Coosa County, 0.9 mi SW of Wetona
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.01 mi
- Path width
- 20 yd
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.760, -86.360
Eyewitnesses reported a brief tornado touched down near the Coosa and Elmore County line, near the Coosa River. No damage was found. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Winston
- When
- August 24, 5:24 PM CST
- Where
- Winston County, 0.47 mi NNE of Meek
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.05 mi
- Path width
- 20 yd
- Property damage
- $500
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 34.086, -87.216
A brief tornado touched down in Arley blew down several street signs, including one that blew into and snapped a power pole. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Lowndes
- When
- August 25, 6:25 AM CST
- Where
- Lowndes County, 1.61 mi SE of Tyson
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.05 mi
- Path width
- 25 yd
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.161, -86.434
A brief tornado touched down snapped several trees, between mile markers 154 and 155 on Interstate 65. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Pike
- When
- August 25, 7:18 AM CST to 7:19 AM CST
- Where
- Pike County, 1.83 mi NE of Corcoran to 2.27 mi NE of Corcoran
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.45 mi
- Path width
- 75 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.850, -85.950
The tornado touched down near the intersection of Needmore Road and County Road 7749. It then moved north-northeastward, roughly parallel to Needmore Road, for about a half mile before lifting. It produced minor damage to the roof of a home, destroyed one outbuilding, damaged the awning of a barn, caused extensive damage to two chicken houses, and snapped off about 15 hardwood trees. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, St. Clair
- When
- August 25, 9:56 AM CST to 10:06 AM CST
- Where
- St. Clair County, 1.71 mi SE of St Clair Spgs to 0.57 mi NE of St Clair
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 3.38 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.755, -86.377
The tornado touched down just northeast of the Saint Clair Correctional Facility. It then moved northwest, crossing AL-23 and Interstate 59, and then lifted just east of the intersection of AL-23 and US-11. A few structures had minor damage from fallen trees. Otherwise, damage was primarily snapped softwood trees along the path. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Blount
- When
- August 25, 10:25 AM CST to 10:26 AM CST
- Where
- Blount County, 4.66 mi SSE of Allgood to 4.3 mi SSE of Allgood
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 0.41 mi
- Path width
- 60 yd
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.856, -86.474
The tornado touched down near the south shore on the eastern end of Inland Lake, directly across the lake from the boat launch. It then moved northwestward across the lake, across the boat launch area, and lifted about a quarter mile northwest of there just off of Boat Landing Road. Numerous trees were snapped off or were uprooted. Two structures sustained light damage and a few power poles were knocked down. The tornado was witnessed by a Blount County Sheriff's Deputy and a Birmingham Water Works employee. These witnesses were aware of a tornado warning and took cover quickly as the tornado formed. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Flash Flood, Jefferson
- When
- August 25, 10:30 AM CST to 11:30 AM CST
- Where
- Jefferson County, 0.73 mi NNW of Morgan to 0.78 mi NNE of Morgan
- Cause
- Heavy Rain / Tropical System
- Reported by
- Amateur Radio
- Coordinates
- 33.340, -86.923
Morgan Road, near Interstate 65, was temporarily closed due to 2 feet of standing water caused by heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Cleburne
- When
- August 25, 11:06 AM CST to 11:07 AM CST
- Where
- Cleburne County, 2.8 mi NW of Chulafinnee to 3.16 mi NW of Chulafinnee
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 0.36 mi
- Path width
- 400 yd
- Property damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.583, -85.678
The tornado touched down on US-431, about a half mile south of the intersection with AL-281. It then moved northwestward, along and just east of US-431, and lifted just before reaching AL-281. One gas station/convenience store and one auto body shop were significantly damaged. Approximately 100 to 200 trees were snapped off or were uprooted along the damage path. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Calhoun
- When
- August 25, 11:11 AM CST
- Where
- Calhoun County, 0.96 mi SW of Old Davisville
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 0.01 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.642, -85.683
One home was significantly damaged by a brief tornado touched down in the Sugar Valley subdivision, just off Old Downing Mill Road, in southeastern Calhoun County. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Calhoun
- When
- August 25, 11:19 AM CST to 11:20 AM CST
- Where
- Calhoun County, 0.85 mi NNE of Choccolocco to 1.58 mi S of Pleasant Ridge
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 1.1 mi
- Path width
- 250 yd
- Property damage
- $150,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.681, -85.695
The tornado touched down on Cross Creek Road, just east of Choccolocco Road. It then moved north-northwestward, roughly parallel to Choccolocco Road, and lifted near the intersection of Choccolocco Road and Cobb Road. One auto shop was destroyed and two houses sustained moderate damage. Additionally, one home suffered light damage and 50 to 100 trees were snapped off or uprooted along the path. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
Tornado, Pike
- When
- August 25, 4:58 PM CST
- Where
- Pike County, 1.02 mi SSW of Enon
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.01 mi
- Path width
- 20 yd
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.807, -85.729
A brief tornado touched down, near the Enon Community in eastern Pike County, uprooted several hardwood trees, and snapped off several other large branches. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.
- Flash Flood
- Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
- Tornado
- A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
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- Flash Flooding in Florida, August 23, 2008$11 million · 8 events
- Lightning Strike in Wisconsin, August 23, 2008$8.0 million · 1 event
- Tornadoes in Colorado, August 23, 20085 injured · $32,000 · EF1 · 2 events
- Tornadoes in Georgia, August 23 to 25, 2008$100,000 · EF1 · 2 events
- Tropical Storm in Alabama, August 23 to 25, 2008$100,000 · 5 events
- Flash Flooding and Hail in Nebraska, August 23 to 24, 2008$70,000 · 0.75 in hail · 3 events
- Tornado in Colorado, August 23, 2008$20,000 · EF1 · 1 event
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- Damaging Wind in Texas, August 23, 2008$35,000 · 50 kt wind · 1 event
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