Alabama, 2008

Tornadoes 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.

Where it happened

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.

  • Tornadoes
  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

Open the live radar over this ground

The toll

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS BMX wrote it up.

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

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 72 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:31 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Tropical Depression, Elmore2008-08-2333MaleIn WaterDirect

What these are

Tropical Depression
A tropical cyclone with sustained winds below 34 knots.
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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

More

Every storm in Alabama in 2008Every state in 2008This day in weather historyThe tornado archive for Alabama, 2008Warnings in Alabama, August 2008The 2008 hurricane season

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 133455, 133465, 133466, 133467, 133468, 133469, 133470, 133471, 133472, 133473, 133474, 133475, 133476, 133477, 133478, 133483, 133484, 133485, 133486, 133487, 133488, 133489, 133490, 133491, 133492, 133493, 133494, 133495, 133497, 133498, 133499, 133500, 133501, 133502, 133503, 133504, 133505, 133506, 133507, 133449, and more.