Alabama, 2020

Strong Wind in Alabama, October 10, 2020

October 10, 2020 · NWS HUN · 3 events in 3 counties and zones

A couple of rain bands associated with the remnants of Tropical Depression Delta produced wind damage in Colbert, Lawrence and Jackson Counties during the early evening hours.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$6,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
3

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 HUN wrote it up.

A couple of rain bands associated with the remnants of Tropical Depression Delta produced wind damage in Colbert, Lawrence and Jackson Counties during the early evening hours.

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Event by event

3 strong wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Strong Wind, Jackson

When
October 10, 3:00 PM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Measured
43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.779, -85.999 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree and power lines were knocked down onto County Road 8 east of Woodville.

Strong Wind, Lawrence

When
October 10, 4:00 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where
Lawrence forecast zone
Measured
35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$200
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
34.522, -87.311 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A University of Alabama Huntsville research meteorologist reported a tree down on Jefferson Street/ County Road 270 in Town Creek. Time was estimated.

Strong Wind, Colbert

When
October 10, 4:00 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where
Colbert forecast zone
Measured
35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$500
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
34.700, -87.805 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were knocked down on Spring Drive and Sunset Valley Lane, and at Alloys Park. Time was estimated.

What these are

Strong Wind
Non-thunderstorm winds below high wind criteria that nonetheless caused damage or casualties.

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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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 925515, 925516, 925518.