Flash Flooding and Hail in Alabama, June 12 to 15, 2009

Numerous trees were blown down in the southeastern portion of Lamar County, mainly east of AL-17.

Several trees were blown down on AL-18, near the Crossville community.

Several trees were blown down onto a house, in the Belk community, briefly trapping people inside.

A few trees were blown down in northern Tuscaloosa County, near Samantha.

A tree fell onto a power line, south of Abernant.

A few trees were blown down near the Ethelsville community.

Several trees were blown down onto AL-140, just east of Echola Road.

A tree was blown down onto Lawson Gap Road, near the Mountainboro community.

Numerous trees were blown down across Lamar County, starting near Detroit in the north, continuing through the city of Vernon, all the way to Kennedy in the south.

A few trees were blown down in the southwestern portion of Marion County.

Several trees were blown down on US-278, near Sulligent.

Several trees and power poles were knocked down near and north of Hackleburg.

Several trees were blown down near Hackleburg, temporarily blocking several roads.

Several trees were blown down and blocked the road, near Musgrove Chapel.

Several trees were blown down and blocked AL-18, about a mile south of Vernon.

Several trees were blown down in the Whitehouse community, in eastern Marion County.

A tree was blown down on Fairview Road, in Winfield.

Numerous trees were blown down across the width of Fayette County, from the Belk community and city of Fayette in the west, to the city of Berry and Boley Springs community in the east.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across a large portion of Winston County, from Haleyville in the west to Arley in the east. Winds in Haleyville were estimated around 65 mph.

The metal roof was blown off a building, on CR-114 northwest of Haleyville.

Several roads in the downtown area of Vernon became temporarily impassable due to flooding.

An estimated 25 to 30 trees were blown down at the Musgrove Country Club, in the Manchester Community.

Winds were estimated around 60 mph in the Corner community.

Several trees were blown down, near Pleasant Grove.

A few trees were blown down near the Hayden community. One tree landed on a vehicle.

A few trees were blown down and blocked the road, in the Shady Grove community.

Several trees were blown down on Warrior River Road, and Garywood Road, in Hueytown.

Several trees were blown down near CR-52 and CR-13, in Helena.

Wind gusts were estimated between 50 and 70 mph in downtown Birmingham. Trees were blown down in numerous locations around the city. A tree fell onto a home in Vestavia Hills, causing substantial damage.

Winds were estimated up to 60 mph in the Inverness area of northern Shelby County. A television station skycam, about 50 feet up on top of a hotel building, measured a wind gust of 74 mph.

Power lines were blown down on US-31, in Pelham.

A single tree was blown down on Old Acton Road, north of Moody.

A tree was blown onto a house on Blackjack Road, near Argo.

A few trees and large branches were blown down in and around the city of Eutaw.

Wind gusts over 60 mph were estimated at the Chula Vista exit on Interstate 20.

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Pell City.

A few power lines were blown down in the city of Gadsden.

Several trees were blown down and completely blocked the road, near the intersection of CR-51 and Shallow Creek Road, near Westover.

Several trees and power lines were blown down around the city of Childersburg.

Several power lines were blown down near the Stemley community.

Trees were blown down and blocked South Main Avenue, in the city of Sylacauga. A tree fell onto a moving vehicle, but no one was injured.

Several trees were blown down in Lincoln. The glass was blown out of a window of a mobile home, injuring the occupant.

Several trees and power lines were blown down across CR-55, west of Wilsonville.

Several trees were blown down at the intersection of AL-145 and Pinedale Road, near Clanton.

A large sign for a restaurant and motel was blown down onto a road, briely blocking it.

A large tree was blown down and blocked 4 lanes of traffic, on AL-22 in the New Site community.

Several trees were blown down in the southern portion of Alexander City.

Several trees were blown down on Mines Road, west of Ashland. Trees were also blown down on State Lake Road, and Church Road.

Remnant outflow winds of diminishing thunderstorms blew down a tree and blocked CR-329, near the Fosters Crossroads community.

A car became trapped between two trees that were blown down onto CR-40 and CR-19, near the Independence community. Wind were estimated around 50 mph.

A tree fell across and blocked CR-63, in the New Hope Community.

A large tree was blown down on CR-58, near the Booth community.

Remnant outflow winds from diminished thunderstorms blew down several trees around the city of Oxford. Winds were estimated around 45 mph.

Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations in the western portion of Marion County.

A few trees were blown down near the Detroit community.

A few trees were blown down near the Henson Springs community.

Trees and power lines were blown down around the city of Guin.

Trees were blown down along US-278, near the Natural Bridge community.

Trees and power lines were blown down across AL-13, near the Delmar community.

A couple of trees were blown down in the city of Double Springs.

A single tree was blown down across AL-18, just west of the city of Fayette.

Numerous trees were blown down in a swath across the middle of Walker County, from the Blackwater and Macedonia communities, eastward to AL-157. Fallen trees damaged at least one home, one mobile home, and one camper.

A few trees were blown down near the Boldo community.

Trees and power lines were blown down on Billy Bingham Road, and CR-38, near the Samantha community.

Trees were blown down along AL-79, between Locust Fork and County Line.

Trees and power lines were blown down at Caldwell Mill and Camp Horner Roads.

Trees were blown down on Tierce Patton Road, near Beacon Point Drive, near Lake Tuscaloosa.

Trees were blown down and blocked AL-160, near the Hayden community.

A single large tree was uprooted on 3rd Avenue, in Pleasant Grove.

Peavine Road, in Oak Mountain State Park, was temporarily closed due to downed trees blocking the roadway.

A single tree was blown down on CR-59 and Hatton Creek Bridge.

A few trees were blown down and blocked the roadway, on Virginia Drive in Hueytown.

A few trees were blown down on AL-79, east of Blountsville.

Trees and power lines were blown down at Ensley Avenue and Avenue W, in Ensley.

A single large tree was blown down and blocked Covered Bridge Road, north of the Coaling community.

A few trees were blown down and blocked Cimmaron Drive, in Bessemer.

Winds were estimated around 65 mph near Rocky Ridge Road and Wisteria Drive.

Trees were blown down on Pine Grove Road, and in the Berry Mountain area, near the Rosa community, northwest of Oneonta.

Street flooding caused a portion of 3rd Avenue and 4th Street to become temporarily impassable.

Several trees were blown down in the northern and western part of Saint Clair County, including near Odenville.

Several roads were flooded in Pelham, and were temporarily impassable.

Trees were blown down on Oak Ridge Drive, in Pelham.

Trees were blown down on CR-36, about a mile from CR-11, west of Chelsea.

Trees and power lines were blown down at the Oneonta Library.

The old National Standard building in Columbiana, which had been vacant for several years, suffered a collapsed roof.

Power lines were blown down at the intersection of AL-145 and CR-42, east of the town of Shelby.

Several large tree limbs were broken off, in Childersburg.

A tree was blown down on Interstate 20, mile marker 175, blocking one lane.

A single tree was blown down and blocked Crest Drive, in the city of Talladega.

A few trees and power lines were blown down around the Marbury area, some of which blocked roadways.

Power lines were blown down AL-9, near Ashland.

A few trees were blown down in Billingsley, including a few that blocked roads.

Trees were blown down at several locations in and around the city of Lineville.

Several trees were blown down onto US-31, just south of the Chilton/Autauga County line.

Numerous trees were blown down across Elmore County, including the communities of Redland, Santuck, Emerald Mountain, Friendship, Red Hill, and Weldon Road, and the cities of Wetumpka and Tallassee. A tree fell onto a barn in Tallassee.

Trees were blown down on AL-22 east of Alexander City.

A few trees were blown down near the Independence community. One fallen tree blocked the road, and another tree fell onto a mobile home.

Several trees were blown down around the city of Wetumpka.

A large tree was blown down and blocked Airport Road, near the Coosada community.

Trees were blown down at several locations around the city of Prattville.

At least two homes were damaged by fallen trees, in the Stillwaters community along Lake Martin.

Two trees were blown down onto CR-15, on the east side of the river bridge, near the Malone community.

An outbuilding of a house was destroyed at the intersection of AL-120 and AL-49, in Reeltown. Some shingles were blown off the roof of Reeltown High School.

Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations around the city of Montgomery, both in and just outisde the city limits.

Numerous trees were blown down on East University Drive and Shelton Mills Road, near Auburn University.

Large trees were blown down on Lee Road 17, south of Auburn.

Trees were blown down on US-29, near the Banks community.

Trees were blown down in several locations around the city of Troy.

A tree fell onto a house in the Spring Hill community.

Trees were blown down on Summerville Road, in Phenix City.

Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations around the city of Eufaula.

Trees were blown down at several locations around the city of Clayton.

A few trees were blown down on future Interstate 22, about 3 miles east of the Mississippi state line.

A few trees and power lines were blown down, near the Summit community.

Several trees were blown down on US-278, near Snead.

Trees and power lines were blown down on AL-79, near the Locust Fork community.

A mobile home was blown off its foundation, in the Wynville community. Two occupants were briefly trapped and sustained unspecified injuries.

Large trees were blown down on Pacota Drive in Oneonta.

Trees and power lines were blown down on US-31, near the Blount Springs community.

A few trees were blown down on West Hill Road, in Palmerdale.

Several trees were blown down in and around Detroit, completely blocking AL-17.

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Altoona. Some of the trees landed on homes and cars.

Trees and power lines were blown down at Cove Road and Rock Crusher Road, near the Whitney Junction community.

Trees were blown down on US-11 and Terry Street, in the city of Springville.

Trees were blown down onto I-59, at mile marker 174.

A few trees were blown down on Moores Street, in Steele.

Chandler Mountain Road, west of Steele, had to be completely closed due to multiple trees that were blown down across it.

Winds estimated at 60 mph were observed on Mary Taylor Road, in Trussville.

Trees were blown down at several locations around the city of Gadsden.

Several trees were blown down in the western portion of Calhoun County, near Ohatchee.

At least three trees were blown down on Wolf Pond Road, north of the Renfroe community. One of the trees landed on a vehicle.

A lightning strike at the Alabama Department of Transportation office in Talladega caused considerable damage, both to the outdoor grounds and to equipment on the inside. The lightning apparently struck a flag pole in front of the building, and then ran down the pole into the ground. The underground current created a small ditch and blew out a portion of a concrete sidewalk. From there it continued into the building, burning down an awning, blowing out a window, and ultimately frying several pieces of computer equipment. Damage to the grounds was estimated around $2000 to $3000 dollars, with the computer equipment between $10,000 and $20,000.

A large tree and power lines were blown on Battle Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in the city of Talladega.

Trees were blown down and blocked the road, at the intersection of Patricia Avenue and Glenwood Drive, in the city of Talladega.

A few trees were blown down around the city of Anniston. A large tree limb fell onto a home, destroying a porch and damaging the adjoining roof.

Trees were blown down and blocked US-280, between Harpersville and Childersburg.

Golf ball sized hail damaged the windshields of some cars, on US-280 between Harpersville and Childersburg.

Trees were blown down and blocked Oldfield Road, in the Sycamore community.

A single tree was blown down and blocked the road, on Tanks Court in the Wynette community.

A few trees were blown down at several locations in the eastern portion of Calhoun County.

Trees were blown down and blocked Chapman Road, in the Hollins community.

Trees were blown down at several locations in Alexander City.

A few trees were blown down in the Jacksons Gap community.

Several trees were blown down around Dadeville.

Several trees were blown down in far southern Tallapoosa County, near Lake Martin.

Trees were blown down south of Tallassee.

Power lines were blown down on Lake Street in the city of Auburn.

Trees were blown down onto power lines in the city of Opelika.