Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Alabama, September 4 to 7, 2011

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Alabama, September 4 to 7, 2011
Start: 2011-09-04T14:50
End: 2011-09-07T12:00
Location: Alabama

September 4 to 7, 2011 · NWS BMX · 70 events in 21 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 35 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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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 2
Property damage: $284,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 70

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.

A tropical depression developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, September 1 and strengthened as it remained nearly stationary becoming Tropical Storm Lee Friday afternoon, September 2. Tropical Storm Lee slowly moved northward toward the central Louisiana coast, eventually making landfall Sunday, September 4 near Vermillion Bay, LA, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 45 mph. Rain bands spread northward into Central Alabama Saturday afternoon, September 3, skirting the southwest corner of the area for approximately 6 hours before pushing further north across west Central Alabama. Moderate to heavy rainfall finally moved into other portions of the area overnight and continued through Sunday, September 4. Lee was downgraded to an extratropical cyclone early Monday morning, September 5. As the remnants of Lee interacted with an approaching cold front, heavy rainfall and gusty winds continued to affect Central Alabama through late Monday evening, September 7.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee brought beneficial rainfall to Central Alabama over several days. However, an extended period of heavy rainfall led to significant flash flooding across portions of north Central Alabama, including the Birmingham metro area. First Responders across the Birmingham area conducted at least 30 water rescues as heavy rainfall caused widespread urban flooding and area creeks to rise out their banks, flooding nearby streets and neighborhoods. In addition, two tornadoes touched down and strong gradient winds caused widespread damage across many counties.

An area of maximum rainfall stretched from southwest to northeast along and north of the Interstate 59 corridor, with more than 8 inches of event total rainfall in many locations. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport set a new record for maximum daily rainfall with 7.11 inches on Monday, September 5. The previous record was 2.1 inches set in 1949. Longtime COOP Observer in Pinson Alabama, James B. Price, has been taking observations since January 1, 1951. The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee set a new record daily maximum rainfall of 8.94 inches on Monday, September 5 in Pinson. The previous record for September 5 was 1.2 inches set in 1968. Also, the 8.94 inches on September 5, 2011 breaks the all time record of rainfall received on any calendar day in Pinson. The previous record was 6.85 inches set on March 19, 1970.

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 Sep 4, 12:00 PM CST, 2 hours 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 4, 12:00 PM CST, 2 hours 50 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
100 PM CDT SUN SEP 4 2011

.UPDATE...
FOR 18Z AVIATION DISCUSSION.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

GOOD SWATH OF RAINFALL SPREADING NORTHWARD ACROSS ALABAMA THIS
MORNING. NO PROBLEMS WITH THE POPS TODAY AS CONVECTION WILL NOT BE
GOING AWAY ANY TIME IN THE SHORT TERM. WITH THAT AND A BLANKET OF
CLOUD COVER ON SATELLITE...HAVE TWEAKED DOWN HIGH TEMPERATURES A
FEW DEGREES AS WARMING WILL BE DIFFICULT TODAY. NO FLOODING
ISSUES AS OF YET...BUT IT IS STILL EARLY IN THE GAME AND THERE IS
MORE TO COME. MESOANALYSIS PAGE INDICATING BEST INSTABILITY
FURTHER SOUTH FOR TORNADIC ACTIVITY ALONG THE COAST SO FAR BUT
THIS IS EXPECTED TO NUDGE SOME NORTHWARD INTO OUR SOUTHERN
COUNTIES AS WE CONTINUE INTO LATER TODAY INTO MONDAY WITH LEE
EDGING TOWARD US.

08/MNK

&&

.AVIATION...
18Z TAF DISCUSSION.

MESSY AVIATION FORECAST TO DEAL WITH TODAY...AS RAIN BANDS FROM
TROPICAL STORM LEE CONTINUE TO PLAGUE THE TERMINAL SITES THIS
AFTERNOON. WITH SHOWERS DEVELOPING AREAWIDE THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING...DECIDED TO GO WITH PREVAILING RAINFALL WITH MVFR
VISIBILITIES AND CEILINGS FOR ALL TERMINAL LOCATIONS.  CONDITIONS
WILL LIKELY FLUCTUATE THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING AS
RAINFALL ENDS OR BEGINS AT ANY ONE TERMINAL LOCATION. DUE TO THIS
FACT...THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CONFIDENCE TO INCLUDE A TEMPO GROUP FOR
ANY TAF AT THIS TIME. AS RAIN BANDS DEVELOP THROUGH THE
EVENING...TEMPO GROUPS AND AMENDMENTS WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED BASED ON
RADAR TRENDS AND MOVEMENT OF THE HEAVY RAIN BANDS. DUE TO THE
TROPICAL NATURE OF THE RAIN BANDS...IFR VISIBILITIES AND CEILINGS
WILL BE LIKELY AS THEY PASS OVER A TERMINAL SITE. LOOKING FORWARD TO
TONIGHT...TRENDS ARE CONTINUING TO INDICATE LOWERING CEILINGS TO IFR
CRITERIA DURING THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD...AND CONTINUED RAINFALL. ONCE
AGAIN...EXPECT FREQUENT UPDATES AND AMENDMENTS THROUGHOUT THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING TODAY DUE TO THIS COMPLEX WEATHER SITUATION.

WINDS WILL CONTINUE FROM THE EAST THROUGHOUT THE
AFTERNOON...POSSIBLY GUSTING TO AROUND 15 KNOTS AT TIMES. WINDS WILL
REMAIN AROUND 10 KNOTS THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD FROM THE EAST
AND SOUTHEAST.

56/GOGGINS

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 451 AM CDT SUN SEP 4 2011/

DISCUSSION...

ALL EYES AROUND HERE ARE ON LEE AS THE STORM REMAINS STUBBORN ALONG
THE LOUISIANA COASTLINE. CLOSER TO HOME...WE HAVE BEEN BEEN WATCHING
ONE OF THE OUTER BANDS WRAPPING NORTHWARD FOR MUCH OF THE NIGHT. THE
RAINFALL ITSELF IS LIGHT...BUT THERE HAVE BEEN POCKETS OF SOME
MODERATE RAIN. OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...WE WILL SEE SEVERAL IF
NOT NUMEROUS RAIN BANDS MOVE INTO THE AREA...AS LEE SHOULD BEGIN TO
WORK NORTHEAST TOWARD THE AREA. AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT WE ARE HOPING
FOR. THERE ARE STILL A FEW OUTLIERS IN REGARDS TO MODEL OUTPUT THAT
TAKE LEE FURTHER WEST...HOWEVER THE ENSEMBLE MEANS TAKE THE STORM
SLOWLY NORTHEAST AS INDICATED WITH THE CURRENT FORECAST BY NHC. THE
NEXT 24 HOURS WILL LIKELY CONTINUE THE GUESSING GAME FOR THE PATH OF
LEE AS MODELS CONTINUE TO KEEP THE CENTER OF THE STORM ACROSS THE
SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF LOUISIANA. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT TROPICAL STORM
LEE HAS REALLY WEAKENED OVER THE PAST 6 HOURS WITH SUSTAINED WINDS
OF NEAR 45 MPH AND HIGHER GUSTS. THE LONGER THE CENTER SITS OVER
LAND IN SOUTHERN LOUISIANA THE WEAKER THE WINDS WILL BE AS THE
CENTER MOVES OVER THE AREA SOMETIME MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING.

TROPICAL STORM LEE REMAINS STUCK BETWEEN WEATHER PATTERNS AND NO
WHERE TO GO...SO IT DECIDED TO HANG OUT AT THE BEACH FOR A WHILE. AS
WE WATCH A MID-ATLANTIC TROUGH BEGIN TO LIFT NORTHEAST AWAY FROM THE
CONTINENTAL 48...WE SEE THE NEXT TROUGH AND ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT
SWINGING INTO THE GREAT LAKES AND NORTHEAST. THIS TROUGH SHOULD BE
THE KICKER THAT WILL MAKE LEE BEGIN TO MOVE NORTHEAST IN THE NEXT 24
TO 36 HOURS. UNTIL IT DOES WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE ON THE NORTHEAST
SIDE OF THE LOW. THIS POSITION PUTS THE EXTREME SOUTHERN COUNTIES IN
THE HIGHER PROBABILITY SIDE FOR ISOLATED WEAK TORNADOES AS TODAY AND
THE SOUTHERN HALF FOR DAY 2. THERE WILL ALSO BE PLENTY OF MOISTURE
THAT WILL SLIDE THROUGH THE AREA OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...SO WILL
CONTINUE WITH THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH THAT WAS ALREADY ISSUED. DID DO
SOME ADJUSTMENTS ON THE TIMING...AS A HEAVIER BAND OF SHOWERS SHOULD
BEGIN TO WORK INTO THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE AREA THIS MORNING. STILL
NOT EXPECTING ANY WIDESPREAD FLOODING PROBLEMS WITHIN THE NEXT 24
HOURS...BUT AS THE RAINS SLOWLY ADD UP OVER THE NEXT 48 HOURS...AS
WELL AS BEING ENHANCED BY THE COLD FRONT COMING DOWN...WE COULD
BEGIN TO SEE SOME ISSUES ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE NORTH AND WEST. WENT
AHEAD AND INCLUDED ALL COUNTIES THIS MORNING...DUE TO SOME LOCAL
AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE COUNTIES IN THE SOUTHEAST.

BY TUESDAY THE CENTER SHOULD BE EXITING STAGE RIGHT AS FAR AS ANY
MAIN HAZARDOUS WEATHER IMPACTS...BUT MAY STICK AROUND AND PROVIDE AT
LEAST THE NORTHEAST WITH SOME RAIN CHANCES THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
A DRY DAY IN STORE FOR THURSDAY BEFORE A CUT OFF LOW MOVES INTO THE
AREA. BY THE WAY...BOTH MODELS ARE SHOWING THIS CUTOFF LOW TO BE THE
REMNANTS OF LEE BACK FOR MORE. THE 12Z EURO ON SATURDAY ACTUALLY
KICKED LEE OFF THE COAST AND FORMED A NEW LOW...BUT THE 00Z RUN NOW
AGREES WITH THE 00Z GFS. BOTH MODELS ALSO HINT AT A SECOND LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM IN THE GULF...BUT WAY TO EARLY TO GET INTO THAT THIS
MORNING. TO SUMMARIZE...AFTER A LONG DROUGHT PERIOD...THE NEXT 7 TO
10 DAYS LOOK FAIRLY WET.

AS FOR THE HWO...WITH NHC TAKING LEE DOWN TO A DEPRESSION BEFORE
WORKING INTO THE AREA...HAVE DECIDED TO REMOVE THE TROPICAL COLOR
FROM THE HWO AND HIGHLIGHT THE MAIN THREATS. FOR TODAY...REALLY FEEL
AS THOUGHT THE FLOODING THREAT WILL BE MINIMAL...BUT WILL BE THE
MAIN THREAT ACROSS MOST OF CENTRAL ALABAMA...THUS GOING WITH A LOW
CONFIDENCE. THE BETTER CHANCE FOR FLOODING COMES ON MONDAY AS THE
CENTER OF LEE GETS CLOSER TO THE AREA. THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR
A FEW WEAK ISOLATED TORNADOES ACROSS THE EXTREME SOUTHERN COUNTIES
TODAY AS THE OUTER BANDS ROTATE THROUGH. SO WILL HIGHLIGHT COUNTIES
GENERALLY ALONG AND SOUTH OF US 80 AND I-85 TODAY. SPC HAS ALSO
PLACED A GOOD PORTION OF SOUTH-CENTRAL ALABAMA IN A SLIGHT RISK FOR
DAY 2 AND HAVE NO REASON TO ARGUE THIS. THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A FEW
BRIEF SPIN-UPS IN MOBILE THIS MORNING AND EVEN A FEW REPORTS OF
DAMAGE...SO WILL NEED TO KEEP AN EYE ON THIS AS THE BANDS MOVE INTO
THE AREA. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE CLOSEST TO THE CENTER OF LEE
AND WILL LIKELY MOVE THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY...SO WILL
HOLD OFF ON A WIND ADVISORY FOR THIS PERIOD...HOWEVER ONE WILL BE
LIKELY BE NEEDED AS THE CENTER PASSES THROUGH. EVEN AFTER LEE
PASSES...THERE WILL BE SOME RIVER FLOODING SO STAY AWARE OF RIVER
PRODUCTS AS THE EVENTS UNFOLD.

16

HYDROLOGY...

A COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH CENTRAL ALABAMA FROM THE NORTHWEST ON
SUNDAY. THIS FRONT WILL ALLOW DEEP TROPICAL MOISTURE TO POOL ACROSS
CENTRAL ALABAMA. THE COMBINATION OF THESE TWO FEATURES WILL
POTENTIALLY PRODUCE WIDESPREAD RAIN AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 8 INCHES WITH
LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE THROUGH MIDWEEK. THE HIGHEST TOTALS
OF 4 TO 8 INCHES WILL BE ACROSS THE WEST...WHILE AREAS IN EAST MAY
SEE 2 TO 4 INCHES.

16

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
GADSDEN     85  70  77  66  74 /  90  90 100 100  80
ANNISTON    85  70  79  70  78 /  90  90 100 100  70
BIRMINGHAM  81  70  78  66  75 /  90  90 100 100  70
TUSCALOOSA  81  71  77  66  74 / 100  90 100  80  60
CALERA      81  70  79  67  75 /  90  90 100 100  70
AUBURN      82  71  81  71  81 /  90  90 100  90  50
MONTGOMERY  81  74  83  70  80 / 100  90 100  90  50
TROY        81  74  82  70  82 / 100  80 100  60  40

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING
COUNTIES: AUTAUGA...BARBOUR...BIBB...BULLOCK...CHAMBERS...
CHILTON...COOSA...DALLAS...ELMORE...GREENE...HALE...LEE...
LOWNDES...MACON...MARENGO...MONTGOMERY...PERRY...PIKE...
RUSSELL...SUMTER...TALLAPOOSA.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: BLOUNT...CALHOUN...
CHEROKEE...CLAY...CLEBURNE...ETOWAH...FAYETTE...JEFFERSON...
LAMAR...MARION...PICKENS...RANDOLPH...SHELBY...ST. CLAIR...
TALLADEGA...TUSCALOOSA...WALKER...WINSTON.

&&

08/19/16

Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 4, 11:25 AM CST, 3 hours 25 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
1225 PM CDT SUN SEP 4 2011

ALZ011>015-017>050-051057-
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-
1225 PM CDT SUN SEP 4 2011

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE COUNTIES SERVED BY THE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN BIRMINGHAM.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON.

LIGHT TO MODERATE RAINFALL CAN BE EXPECTED ACROSS ALL OF CENTRAL
ALABAMA...WHICH COULD LEAD TO SOME MINOR LOCALIZED FLOODING
CONCERNS. ISOLATED WEAK TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE
HEAVIER RAIN BANDS. THE MAIN AREA OF CONCERN WILL BE GENERALLY ALONG
AND SOUTH OF A GAINESVILLE...TO PRATTVILLE TO EUFAULA LINE. WINDS
MAY ALSO BE GUSTY AT TIMES...ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE WESTERN HALF OF
THE STATE.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

THE EFFECTS OF LEE WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST MIDWEEK. RAINFALL
AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 9 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE DURING THIS TIME-FRAME. WHILE
THE RAIN WILL BE VERY BENEFICIAL...ANY PROLONGED DURATION OF HEAVY
RAIN IN ONE PARTICULAR AREA...ESPECIALLY URBAN AREAS...MAY CAUSE SOME
EXCESSIVE RUNOFF AND MINOR FLOODING.

IN ADDITION TO THE FLOOD THREAT...THE THREAT FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES
WITHIN THE HEAVIER RAIN BANDS WILL CONTINUE INTO MONDAY AND WILL
GENERALLY BE SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 20. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH
WITH HIGHER GUSTS WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
SATURATED SOIL...COMBINED WITH THESE SUSTAINED WINDS...TREES MAY BE
DOWNED...ESPECIALLY OVER THE WESTERN AREAS OF THE STATE.

THE PROLONGED RAINFALL MAY LEAD TO SOME RIVER FLOODING BEGINNING
LATE TUESDAY. IT COULD BE A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE RIVER LEVELS
RETURN TO NORMAL.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

ACTIVATION OF STORM SPOTTERS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MAY BE
NEEDED LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY.

STEFKOVICH

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The Northeast Alabama radar (KHTX), 109 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:48 UTC.

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Event by event

30 strong wind, 18 flash flood, 12 flood, 4 high wind, 3 heavy rain, 2 tornado, 1 debris flow. Local standard time, as filed.

Tornado, Etowah

When: September 4, 2:50 PM CST to 2:51 PM CST
Where: Etowah County, 0.72 mi W of Rainbow City to 1.08 mi WNW of Rainbow City
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.7 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 33.948, -86.042

An EF0 tornado, associated with Tropical Storm Lee, with estimated peak winds of 80 MPH touched down in Rainbow City. After touching down near Hill St, the tornado took a turn to the northwest, crossing U.S. Highway 411 west of Bland St. The tornado turn back to the north and lifted near Irene St., west of Alabama Highway 77. Ten to 15 pine trees were snapped and a few hardwood trees were uprooted. Several HVAC units were blown off the roof of Rainbow City Hall on U.S. Highway 411 and minor structural damage occurred at the Spring Lake Lodge Apartments.

Flash Flood, Lamar

When: September 5, 7:30 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where: Lamar County, 2.49 mi N of Fernbank to 2.14 mi SSE of Fernbank
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.586, -88.132

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused flash flooding across southern Lamar County, resulting in numerous road closures in Millport and the surrounding areas.

Flash Flood, Lamar

When: September 5, 7:30 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where: Lamar County, 2.61 mi NW of Vernon to 2.82 mi SW of Vernon
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.778, -88.150

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused flash flooding across southern Lamar County, resulting in numerous road closures in Vernon and the surrounding areas.

Flash Flood, Pickens

When: September 5, 9:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Pickens County, 1.31 mi SW of Reform to 1.58 mi NNW of Reform
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.367, -88.036

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in flash flooding in Reform, where up to six inches of water was reported to be flowing across many streets.

Flash Flood, Pickens

When: September 5, 9:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Pickens County, 2.53 mi WSW of Carrollton to 3.66 mi SSW of Carrollton
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.257, -88.141

Numerous roads were flooded across Pickens county as a result of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Portions of Luther Coleman Rd and Cummings Rd, southwest of Carrollton, were washed out.

Flash Flood, Pickens

When: September 5, 9:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Pickens County, 0.38 mi S of Garden to 0.39 mi NE of Aliceville Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.145, -88.180

Numerous roads were flooded across Pickens county as a result of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Numerous streets and parking lots in Aliceville were flooded. Residents of one home had to be evacuated.

Strong Wind, Lee

When: September 5, 9:37 AM CST
Where: Lee forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.601, -85.356 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee led to trees being blown down along County Road 29, south of Highway 80.

Strong Wind, Lee

When: September 5, 10:07 AM CST
Where: Lee forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.601, -85.356 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked trees and powerlines down in several locations across Opelika, including a tree blown onto a house on First Avenue.

Strong Wind, Fayette

When: September 5, 10:25 AM CST
Where: Fayette forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.721, -87.739 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in multiple trees being blown down across Fayette County, including trees blown onto Highway 102 between mile marker 16 and 17 and Highway 44 near Key Road.

Flash Flood, Tuscaloosa

When: September 5, 10:36 AM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where: Tuscaloosa County, 3.41 mi NNW of Moores Bridge to 11.76 mi S of Ralph
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.497, -87.799

Heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in flash flooding across much of Tuscaloosa county and road closures, including numerous roads in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Tornado, Hale

When: September 5, 11:00 AM CST to 11:04 AM CST
Where: Hale County, 5.15 mi SSW of Hogglesville to 1.82 mi SSW of Hogglesville
Rating: EF0
Path length: 3.43 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.779, -87.496

An EF0 tornado, associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, with estimated peak winds of 70 MPH touched down approximately 8 miles northeast of Greensboro, near the intersection of County Road 32 and County Road 51. The tornado moved north-northeast, parallel to Alabama Highway 25, and lifted just north of Starling Rd. The tornado snapped off or uprooted several trees. The downed trees caused roof damage to a house and a small storage barn. The metal roof panels of another outbuilding were torn off.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: September 5, 11:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 3.45 mi WNW of West Greene to 2.94 mi NW of West Greene
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.939, -88.135

Portions of County Road 117 were closed for several hours as a result of flash flooding due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Strong Wind, Perry

When: September 5, 11:15 AM CST
Where: Perry forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.639, -87.294 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down numerous trees across Perry County.

Strong Wind, Pickens

When: September 5, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Pickens forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.281, -88.089 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down numerous trees across Pickens County, including trees blocking roadways in Aliceville and Reform.

Heavy Rain, Jefferson

When: September 5, 12:23 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 0.59 mi WNW of Brownville
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 33.382, -86.940

At least three inches of water was reported across all lanes of Morgan Road near Alabama Highway 150. This was a result of heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Flash Flood, Jefferson

When: September 5, 12:45 PM CST to 6:45 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 0.61 mi SSE of Dolomite to 0.94 mi SE of Docena
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.442, -86.976

Extensive flash flooding occurred across Jefferson County as a result of heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Heavy rainfall caused Five Mile Creek to exceed bankfull, flooding Highway 79 in Tarrant, Five Mile Creek Rd near Fultondale, where a motorist was stranded, and many other surrounding roads. Numerous roads in downtown Birmingham were flooded, including the Interstate 65/Interstate 20 ramp, where 10 inches of water was covering the roadway, and Tallapoosa St at Interstate 20. Village Creek rose to 14.57 feet, flooding the surrounding area. This was the second highest crest at Village Creek in recorded history. Valley Creek also rose out of its bank and to a level of approximately 17.89 feet, flooding the surrounding area. Several roads were flooded in McCalla and Bessemer, including 9th Ave at Alabama Highway 150 where nine inches of water was flowing across the road. Several roads were flooded in Hueytown, where motorists were stranded. In Vestavia, US Highway 31 was flooded and at least two feet of water was reported in the Vestavia Hills Bowling Alley parking lot. There were a total of 30 water rescues in the Birmingham metro area as a result of the flooding. Approximately three dozen homes, most in the Bessemer, Ensley, and Hueytown areas, sustained damage as water entered the homes.

Flash Flood, Walker

When: September 5, 1:00 PM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Walker County, 0.57 mi NE of Oakman to 0.41 mi NNE of Marietta
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.725, -87.392

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, Alabama Highway 69 in Oakman was temporarily impassable due to flooding.

Flood, Lamar

When: September 5, 1:30 PM CST to September 7, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Lamar County, 2.5 mi N of Fernbank to 2.14 mi SSE of Fernbank
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.586, -88.132

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee led to flash flooding across portions of southern Lamar County Monday, September 5. Several roads in and around Millport remained closed through the following Wednesday morning due to flood waters.

Flood, Lamar

When: September 5, 1:30 PM CST to September 7, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Lamar County, 2.61 mi NW of Vernon to 2.82 mi SW of Vernon
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.778, -88.150

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee led to flash flooding across portions of southern Lamar County Monday, September 5. Several roads in and around Vernon remained closed through the following Wednesday morning due to flood waters.

Flash Flood, Walker

When: September 5, 1:45 PM CST to 2:45 PM CST
Where: Walker County, 1.28 mi NE of Coal Vly to 1.48 mi NE of Coal Vly
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.734, -87.365

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, Hunting Club Rd near Oakman was washed out.

Debris Flow, Walker

When: September 5, 1:45 PM CST
Where: Walker forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.803, -87.297 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Due to persistent, heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, a mudslide occurred along River Rd, northeast of Cordova. The road was closed until the debris could be removed. River Rd and the surrounding area sustained extensive damage from two tornadoes on April 27, 2011, which striped the land of most of the vegetation.

Heavy Rain, Macon

When: September 5, 1:56 PM CST
Where: Macon County, 0.9 mi NE of Ft Davis
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.240, -85.710

A period of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused the roof of a mobile home to partially cave in, causing water damage to half of the mobile home.

Flash Flood, Blount

When: September 5, 2:30 PM CST to 8:30 PM CST
Where: Blount County, 3.04 mi ENE of Hayden to 6.09 mi E of Hayden
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.904, -86.726

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in eight inches of water flowing over Highway 160 in Hayden. The bridges on Acton Bend Circle were also reported underwater.

Flash Flood, Blount

When: September 5, 2:30 PM CST to 8:30 PM CST
Where: Blount County, Oneonta to 0.54 mi SE of Oneonta
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.950, -86.470

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a grocery store to become flooded in Oneonta.

Flash Flood, Blount

When: September 5, 2:30 PM CST to 8:30 PM CST
Where: Blount County, 3.71 mi WSW of Blount Spgs to 3.57 mi SE of Blount Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.910, -86.860

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several roads along the Interstate 65 corridor to become flooded and impassable.

Strong Wind, Autauga

When: September 5, 2:36 PM CST
Where: Autauga forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.535, -86.643 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a large tree limb to fall on a mobile home, causing minor roof damage. This mobile home was located on Langford Way in Prattville.

Strong Wind, Sumter

When: September 5, 2:41 PM CST
Where: Sumter forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.591, -88.199 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused two dozen shingles to blow off of a roof on Wright Road near the community of Intercourse.

Flood, Pickens

When: September 5, 3:00 PM CST to September 6, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Pickens County, 2.49 mi WSW of Carrollton to 3.66 mi SSW of Carrollton
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.257, -88.140

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roads were flooded, or washed out, and remained closed through Tuesday morning, September 6.

Flood, Pickens

When: September 5, 3:00 PM CST to September 6, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Pickens County, 0.38 mi S of Garden to 0.39 mi NE of Aliceville Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.145, -88.180

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roads and parking lots remained flooded. Waters receded and roads were reopened by Tuesday morning, September 6.

Strong Wind, Hale

When: September 5, 3:00 PM CST
Where: Hale forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.763, -87.629 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were reported down across Hale County as a result of gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Three manufactured homes were also destroyed by trees that fell on them, leading to one injury in one of the homes.

Strong Wind, Greene

When: September 5, 3:10 PM CST
Where: Greene forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.853, -87.952 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large trees were knocked down as a result of gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, temporarily blocking Alabama Highway 39 near Clinton.

Strong Wind, Elmore

When: September 5, 3:18 PM CST
Where: Elmore forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.597, -86.149 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a tree and several powerlines to fall across Pierce Chapel Road at Central Plank Road in Santuck.

Strong Wind, Tuscaloosa

When: September 5, 3:50 PM CST
Where: Tuscaloosa forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.290, -87.525 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several trees to fall down in Coker.

Strong Wind, Jefferson

When: September 5, 3:58 PM CST
Where: Jefferson forecast zone
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several trees to fall in and around Center Point.

Strong Wind, Blount

When: September 5, 4:01 PM CST
Where: Blount forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.981, -86.567 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down numerous trees across Blount County, including trees which fell across Interstate 65, Highway 160, Ricetown Road, and Acton Bend Road near Hayden.

Strong Wind, Jefferson

When: September 5, 4:01 PM CST
Where: Jefferson forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several trees to fall in and around Tarrant.

Flash Flood, Etowah

When: September 5, 4:30 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST
Where: Etowah County, 0.63 mi NNW of Ord to 1 mi ENE of East Gasden
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.989, -85.984

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several intersections and roads in the city of Gadsden flooded, included streets near Gadsden State Community College.

Flash Flood, Etowah

When: September 5, 4:30 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST
Where: Etowah County, 1.43 mi SSE of Altoona to 1.62 mi SE of Altoona
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.002, -86.307

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, portions of Dee Nix Rd and Buzzard Rock Rd, south of Altoona, flooded.

Flash Flood, Etowah

When: September 5, 4:30 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST
Where: Etowah County, 1.03 mi WNW of Walnut Grove to 1.27 mi SW of Walnut Grove
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.076, -86.317

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roads in and around Walnut Grove were closed due to flood waters.

Flash Flood, Etowah

When: September 5, 4:30 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST
Where: Etowah County, 0.3 mi N of Keener to 0.63 mi NE of Keener
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.154, -85.951

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, portions of Keener Gap Rd were closed due to flood waters.

Strong Wind, Jefferson

When: September 5, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Jefferson forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down several trees in the Bluff Park and Patton Chapel areas.

Strong Wind, Jefferson

When: September 5, 4:34 PM CST
Where: Jefferson forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down several trees in Homewood.

Flash Flood, Etowah

When: September 5, 5:00 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST
Where: Etowah County, 0.99 mi E of Ivalee to 0.79 mi N of Sibert
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.032, -86.103

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roadways and yards were flooded with several feet of water in the city of Attalla.

Heavy Rain, Walker

When: September 5, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Walker County, 1.38 mi S of Jasper Walker Co Arp
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.850, -87.270

Persistent heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a leaky roof at an apartment complex to collapse, resulting in one injury. Eight families were evacuated.

Strong Wind, Cherokee

When: September 5, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Cherokee forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 34.176, -85.604 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were reported down across Cherokee County as the result of gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. One tree was reported on a house on Sand Rock Avenue.

Strong Wind, Jefferson

When: September 5, 5:03 PM CST
Where: Jefferson forecast zone
Measured: 35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down in Crestwood, Mountain Brook, and Irondale as a result of gradients winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Strong Wind, Sumter

When: September 5, 5:13 PM CST
Where: Sumter forecast zone
Measured: 35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 32.591, -88.199 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were blown down in Sumter County as a result of gradients winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Strong Wind, Cherokee

When: September 5, 5:18 PM CST
Where: Cherokee forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.176, -85.604 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in several trees falling in northern Cherokee County, in locations such as Sand Rock, Little River, and Starling Gap. Several hardwoods also fell on a home in Gaylesville.

Strong Wind, Jefferson

When: September 5, 5:18 PM CST
Where: Jefferson forecast zone
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in several trees falling along Walker Road and Hill Road in Bessemer.

Strong Wind, Elmore

When: September 5, 5:19 PM CST
Where: Elmore forecast zone
Measured: 35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.597, -86.149 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was reported down along Alabama Highway 63 and on East Cotton Road in Eclectic, as a result of gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Flood, Tuscaloosa

When: September 5, 5:30 PM CST to September 7, 12:30 AM CST
Where: Tuscaloosa County, 3.41 mi NNW of Moores Bridge to 11.76 mi S of Ralph
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: County Official
Coordinates: 33.496, -87.803

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee led to widespread flash flooding and numerous road closures across Tuscaloosa county. Flood waters remained high and roads closed until Wednesday morning, September 7.

High Wind, Jefferson

When: September 5, 5:45 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Jefferson forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.554, -86.896 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in widespread tree damage and power outages across Jefferson County. Several trees were reported down in Vestavia, with one tree falling on a home in the Badham Drive Area. Trees and powerlines were blown down along Overton Rd near U.S. Highway 280. Several trees were reported down in Center Point.

Strong Wind, Pickens

When: September 5, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Pickens forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.281, -88.089 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Widespread tree damage occurred across Pickens County as a result of strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Falling trees blocked roadways and knocked down powerlines.

High Wind, Shelby

When: September 5, 6:00 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Shelby forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.264, -86.661 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were reported down across the county including the cities of Montevallo, Helena, Alabaster, and Chelsea. This was a result of gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

High Wind, St. Clair

When: September 5, 6:20 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: St. Clair forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.716, -86.315 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradients winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in numerous reports of trees and powerlines down across St. Clair County, including in Ashville and Springville. Many trees were blocking roadways.

High Wind, Talladega

When: September 5, 6:27 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Talladega forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.380, -86.166 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradients winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in numerous reports of trees falling across Talladega County, including in the cities of Talladega and Childersburg.

Strong Wind, Cherokee

When: September 5, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Cherokee forecast zone
Measured: 38 kt (44 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.176, -85.604 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in a tree falling on a house on Alabama Highway 9 in Cedar Bluff.

Flood, Jefferson

When: September 5, 6:45 PM CST to September 6, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 1.32 mi N of Vestavia Hills to 0.85 mi WNW of Greenwood
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.419, -86.777

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in flash flooding across much of Jefferson County. Water levels of several area creeks remained higher than bank full and numerous roads remained close through early Tuesday morning, September 6.

Strong Wind, Etowah

When: September 5, 7:00 PM CST to 8:15 PM CST
Where: Etowah forecast zone
Measured: 49 kt (56 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.045, -86.035 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in widespread tree damage across Etowah County. Several structures were damage as a result of falling trees in and around Gadsden, causing 2 injuries.

Strong Wind, Clay

When: September 5, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Clay forecast zone
Measured: 49 kt (56 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.269, -85.861 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in trees falling across roadways in the Hollins community.

Flood, Blount

When: September 5, 8:30 PM CST to September 6, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Blount County, 3.04 mi ENE of Hayden to 6.08 mi E of Hayden
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.904, -86.726

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in eight inches of water flowing over Highway 160 in Hayden. The bridges on Acton Bend Circle were also reported underwater. Several roads remained closed through Tuesday morning, September 6th.

Flood, Blount

When: September 5, 8:30 PM CST to September 6, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Blount County, Oneonta to 0.54 mi SE of Oneonta
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.950, -86.470

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a grocery store to become flooded in Oneonta. Several other roads remained closed through Tuesday morning, September 6th.

Flood, Blount

When: September 5, 8:30 PM CST to September 6, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Blount County, 3.71 mi WSW of Blount Spgs to 3.55 mi SE of Blount Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.910, -86.860

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several roads to become flooded, including several roads along the Interstate 65 corridor. Roads remained closed through Tuesday morning, September 6th.

Strong Wind, Autauga

When: September 5, 8:57 PM CST
Where: Autauga forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.535, -86.643 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A light pole was knocked down along Selma Highway at Doster Street in Prattville. This was a result of strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Strong Wind, Autauga

When: September 5, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Autauga forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.535, -86.643 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in a tree falling across County Road 40 West near County Road 59.

Strong Wind, Autauga

When: September 5, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Autauga forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.535, -86.643 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in a tree falling across Highway 82 West in the Booth area.

Strong Wind, Macon

When: September 5, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Macon forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.386, -85.693 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were knocked down across Macon County as a result of gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Flood, Etowah

When: September 5, 10:30 PM CST to September 7, 10:00 AM CST
Where: Etowah County, 1.43 mi SSE of Altoona to 1.62 mi SE of Altoona
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.002, -86.307

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, portions of Dee Nix Rd and Buzzard Rock Rd, south of Altoona flooded and remained closed through Wednesday morning, September 7.

Flood, Etowah

When: September 5, 10:30 PM CST to September 7, 10:00 AM CST
Where: Etowah County, 1.03 mi WNW of Walnut Grove to 1.27 mi SW of Walnut Grove
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.076, -86.317

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roads in and around Walnut Grove were closed due to flood waters, and remained closed through Wednesday morning, September 7.

Flood, Etowah

When: September 5, 10:30 PM CST to September 7, 10:00 AM CST
Where: Etowah County, 0.3 mi N of Keener to 0.63 mi NE of Keener
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.154, -85.951

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, portions of Keener Gap Rd were closed due to flood waters, and remained closed through Wednesday morning, September 7.

What these are

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.
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.
Strong Wind: Non-thunderstorm winds below high wind criteria that nonetheless caused damage or casualties.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
Debris Flow: A fast-moving slurry of mud, rock and debris, usually on a slope soaked by heavy rain or stripped by a fire.
High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.

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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: 347950, 350147, 350171, 350150, 350151, 350177, 350225, 350230, 350231, 350157, 350145, 350159, 350232, 350233, 350160, 350161, 350179, 350149, 350175, 350180, 350183, 350202, 350203, 350215, 350216, 350234, 350235, 350152, 350178, 350236, 350197, 350237, 350238, 350240, 350239, 350241, 350185, 350188, 350190, 350192, and more.