Tornado and Flash Flooding in Alabama, June 18 to 19, 2023

Name: Tornado and Flash Flooding in Alabama, June 18 to 19, 2023
Start: 2023-06-18T09:38
End: 2023-06-19T16:05
Location: Alabama

June 18 to 19, 2023 · NWS MOB · 70 events in 9 counties and zones

Unusually strong wind shear combined with strong instability and numerous disturbances led to a very active period of severe weather through the month of June. Numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds were recorded along with a few tornadoes.

Where it happened

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Fire, smoke and dust
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
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 MOB wrote it up.

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 Mobile, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 18, 6:09 AM CST, 3 hours 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 18, 6:09 AM CST, 3 hours 29 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mobile AL
709 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

...New AVIATION...

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 709 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

LIFR to IFR conditions are present across interior south central
Alabama this morning as a result of dense fog development. The
fog should dissipate in the next couple of hours. Elsewhere, MVFR
to VFR ceilings persist. Multiple rounds of showers and storms
will move across the area today. Timing of these rounds remains
uncertain so have included TEMPO and PROB 30 groups, but its
likely the TAFs may need to be amended through the cycle. Storms
will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and
possibly a tornado. Torrential rainfall is also possible in and
around storms with periods of LIFR/IFR visibilities and MVFR
ceilings likely. Outside of storms, expect a mainly south to
southwest wind to persist. /14

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 559 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023/

..New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE...

NEAR TERM...
(Now through Monday)
Issued at 559 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

Shortwave ridging aloft has briefly built across our forecast area
early this morning and has provided a small respite from the active
convective weather pattern. Calm winds and a shallow saturated
airmass has resulted in favorable conditions for the development of
areas of dense fog across interior portions of southwest and south
central AL. We have issued a Dense Fog Advisory for some of our
interior counties through 9 AM CDT given observational trends and
continued high probabilities of low visibility over these locations
in the SREF/RAP guidance. Satellite/radar data shows additional
convective complexes translating out of AR and into central and
northern portions of MS early this morning, with additional storms
further west over parts of southern/southeastern OK and the vicinity
of the ArkLaTex. This activity is a sign that residents across our
region should be preparing for more rounds of severe weather later
this morning and into this afternoon/evening.

The shortwave ridging pattern currently over our area will be short-
lived and will quickly break down this morning as the potent
shortwave trough responsible for the strong to severe convection to
our west and northwest approaches the Mississippi Valley region
through this afternoon. Shortwave impulses in the W-NW flow will
translate over our forecast area this morning and will interact with
the recovering airmass to aid in the initiation of isolated to
scattered showers and thunderstorms over the vicinity of southeast
MS and southwest AL early this morning. We also have eyes on the
more intense storms currently pushing east of the MS River Valley as
of this writing. It is still unclear on how potent convection may
become during the early-mid morning hours, but given that dewpoints
will be recovering in the low to mid 70s, we cannot rule out severe
convection developing across our western counties this morning. Most
of the CAMs are in agreement with bringing another round of severe
weather across our forecast area during the afternoon and evening
hours as additional shortwave impulses make an eastward progression
across MS/AL. The overall timing of severe weather is difficult and
will be dependent on how storms unfold across our area this morning.
It still appears that the atmosphere will become quite unstable late
this morning and into this afternoon/evening with MLCAPE values
rising to 3000-4000 J/KG per the latest CAM guidance with 0-6 km
bulk shear values in excess of 50 kt more than favorable for
organized severe weather with clusters of severe storms/supercells
and potentially bowing segments sweeping over our CWA later this
morning and into the afternoon. This round of severe storms could be
followed by another wave of severe storms later this evening and
tonight as an upper level low moves across MO/IL and an associated
shortwave trough progresses eastward into MS/AL. All of this to say
that there is an increased threat of damaging winds in excess of 70
mph, large hail in excess of 2" in diameter, and possibly a tornado
or two over our area through this evening or late tonight. All of
our CWA has been placed within an Enhanced Risk (3 of 5) of severe
weather today and tonight. We are all weary from this continued
onslaught of severe weather, but please continue to remain weather
aware today and have multiple ways to receive warning information
and be prepared to get into your safe place should warnings be
issued. Torrential downpours will also be likely with storms today
and tonight, with rainfall amounts between 2-4" and locally higher
possibly falling in a short period of time. The Flash Flood Watch
remains in effect through tonight. Hot and humid conditions will
prevail outside of storm development with highs in the upper 80s to
lower 90s. Dewpoints well in the 70s will result in maximum heat
indices between 100-105 over southern portions of our area today,
perhaps locally as high as 105-108 in southern parts of southeast
MS and far southwest AL. A HIGH risk of rip currents will remain
in effect along local beaches today and probably for the next
several days.

Briefly looking ahead to Monday: more storms are likely to develop
as northwest flow persist along the base of the upper level low that
remains in the vicinity of IL/IN/KY. Some could be severe yet again
in the high CAPE/shear environment. A Slight (2 of 5) risk has been
outlined over much of our area. More heavy rainfall will also be
possible and we will need to look at potentially extending our Flash
Flood Watch. Hot again with maximum heat indices topping out
between 100-105 across the southern half of our area. /21

SHORT TERM...
(Monday night through Tuesday night)
Issued at 559 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

An unsettled pattern persists into the short term as an upper low
over the Tennessee Valley begins pushing further into the
Southeastern US. Down at the surface, a lingering surface
boundary will remain draped across the forecast area helping to
serve as a focus for convective development on Tuesday before
shifting southwestward. This pattern will keep increased chances
for showers and storms through the period especially along the
lingering surface boundary. Deep layer flow becomes slightly
weaker and more unidirectional on Tuesday with bulk shear values
between 30-40 knots as the upper low pushes southward. There will
still be a very moist and unstable beneath upper level flow with
plenty of instability especially within the hail growth zone. This
will result in the potential for some strong to severe storms
again with damaging winds and hail being the main threats. The SPC
has the entire area outlooked in a marginal risk for severe storms
on Tuesday. Storms will also be capable of producing heavy
rainfall which could lead to flooding concerns particularly where
storms train.

High temperatures on Tuesday top out in the upper 80s and lower
90s with lows ranging from the upper 60s inland to the 70 mid 70s
near the coast each night. /14

LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through Saturday)
Issued at 559 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

An upper low will linger over the Southeast through much of the
extended as an upper ridge dominates across the Great Lakes
region. This ultimately creates a rex block pattern over the
eastern US. Global models are then in decent agreement with the
upper low slowly drifting northward and opening into a wave later
in the period as the upper ridge moves out over the western
Atlantic. With the local area being in close proximity to the
upper low, am expecting rain chances to remain elevated through
the week. Winds aloft are expected to become weaker, as a result
of the upper low overhead, which should decrease the severe risk
from what we have seen lately. Although, can't completely rule out
a few strong storms as a wet and unstable airmass continues to
linger across the region. Elevated rain chances through the period
will also maintain concerns for flooding potential. The high rain
chances and cloud cover will keep temperatures a little cooler
with highs generally in the 80s and lows in the upper 60s to lower
70s. /14

MARINE...
Issued at 559 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

A light to occasionally moderate west to southwest flow is expected
to persist into the middle of next week, and cautionary headlines
may be required at times. Scattered to numerous showers and
thunderstorms that develop over the marine area will be capable of
producing strong winds, hail, torrential downpours, and waterspouts
today and Monday. /21

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Mobile      90  76  91  73  89  71  88  69 /  70  30  80  50  70  50  70  30
Pensacola   89  78  90  75  88  74  88  72 /  60  30  80  60  70  60  80  50
Destin      88  79  89  77  89  75  87  73 /  60  30  80  70  70  70  80  60
Evergreen   91  73  89  70  89  69  85  67 /  60  50  80  50  70  50  70  30
Waynesboro  89  73  90  70  90  69  86  68 /  70  50  70  30  60  30  50  20
Camden      88  71  87  69  89  68  82  66 /  60  60  80  40  60  40  60  30
Crestview   93  73  91  70  90  69  87  67 /  60  30  80  60  70  60  80  40

&&

.MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...Flood Watch through Monday morning for ALZ051>060-261>266.

     Dense Fog Advisory until 9 AM CDT this morning for ALZ051-
     053>060.

     High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday evening for ALZ265-266.

FL...Flood Watch through Monday morning for FLZ201>206.

     High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday evening for FLZ202-204-206.

MS...Flood Watch through Monday morning for MSZ067-075-076-078-079.

GM...None.
&&

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 18, 7:14 AM CST, 2 hours 24 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
814 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

ALZ052-MSZ067-076-181400-
Washington AL-Greene MS-Wayne MS-
814 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Washington, southern Wayne and northeastern Greene Counties through
900 AM CDT...

At 813 AM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Ovett, or 13 miles north of
Richton, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Clara, State Line and Buckatunna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for
southwestern Alabama...and southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3165 8894 3166 8835 3132 8842 3149 8894
TIME...MOT...LOC 1313Z 285DEG 26KT 3154 8889

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MM

Special weather statement, Jun 18, 7:42 AM CST, 1 hour 56 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
842 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

MSZ067-075-076-181430-
Perry MS-Greene MS-Wayne MS-
842 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Perry,
southern Wayne and northern Greene Counties through 930 AM CDT...

At 841 AM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 4 miles northeast of Macedonia, or 10 miles
northeast of Petal, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Richton, Leakesville and State Line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for
southwestern Alabama...and southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3143 8894 3152 8894 3147 8845 3141 8845
      3110 8853 3133 8915 3143 8915
TIME...MOT...LOC 1341Z 283DEG 37KT 3143 8911

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MM

Special weather statement, Jun 18, 8:15 AM CST, 1 hour 23 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
915 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

ALZ052-053-261-262-181500-
Clarke AL-Baldwin Inland AL-Washington AL-Mobile Inland AL-
915 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Mobile,
northwestern Baldwin, southeastern Washington and south central
Clarke Counties through 1000 AM CDT...

At 915 AM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong thunderstorm 5 miles west of Calvert, or 9 miles northeast of
Citronelle, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Calvert and McIntosh.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for
south central and southwestern Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3113 8819 3127 8817 3129 8770 3125 8766
      3124 8762 3100 8762 3099 8761
TIME...MOT...LOC 1415Z 278DEG 27KT 3117 8810

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MM

Special weather statement, Jun 18, 8:23 AM CST, 1 hour 15 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
923 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

ALZ052-053-261-262-MSZ076-181515-
Clarke AL-Baldwin Inland AL-Washington AL-Mobile Inland AL-Greene MS-
923 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Mobile,
northwestern Baldwin, Washington, south central Clarke and
northeastern Greene Counties through 1015 AM CDT...

At 922 AM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of
State Line to 7 miles southwest of Fruitdale. Movement was east at 35
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Chatom, Wagarville, Deer Park, Tibbie, Calvert, Fruitdale and
McIntosh.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for
southwestern Alabama...and southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3144 8847 3144 8845 3148 8845 3153 8843
      3148 8785 3106 8790 3125 8854
TIME...MOT...LOC 1422Z 281DEG 31KT 3145 8840 3127 8849

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MM

Local storm report, Jun 18, 9:13 AM CST, 25 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1013 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0954 AM     Hail             4 WSW Citronelle        31.07N 88.31W
06/18/2023  E0.70 inch       Mobile             AL   Public

            Public report of dime size hail at Mill
            Creek Golf Course southwest of Citronelle
            AL.

&&

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Special weather statement, Jun 18, 9:34 AM CST, 4 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1034 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

ALZ059-264-FLZ201>204-181615-
Baldwin Central AL-Escambia AL-Escambia Inland FL-
Santa Rosa Coastal FL-Escambia Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL-
1034 AM CDT Sun Jun 18 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Baldwin,
southern Escambia, northwestern Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties
through 1115 AM CDT...

At 1034 AM CDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Atmore to 11 miles
east of Bay Minette to 4 miles southeast of Stapleton. Movement was
southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Ensley, Warrington,
Gonzalez, Atmore, Pace, Milton, Goulding, Century, Flomaton, Bagdad,
Myrtle Grove, Molino, Jay, Pollard, Bratt and I65 And CR 1.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until noon CDT for
south central and southwestern Alabama...and northwestern Florida.

&&

LAT...LON 3036 8729 3042 8735 3045 8735 3045 8740
      3052 8745 3072 8769 3079 8765 3079 8756
      3085 8763 3109 8757 3104 8685 3063 8702
      3056 8703 3051 8710 3058 8715 3058 8718
      3055 8717 3053 8719 3051 8716 3046 8716
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 297DEG 31KT 3105 8748 3082 8759 3071 8773

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

MM

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Event by event

30 thunderstorm wind, 22 flash flood, 13 heavy rain, 4 hail, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Baldwin

When: June 18, 9:38 AM CST to 9:40 AM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 2 mi SW of Malbis
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 30.630, -87.874

High winds downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Baldwin

When: June 18, 9:40 AM CST to 9:42 AM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 2 mi NE of Loxley
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 30.640, -87.726

High winds downed tress on CR 68 near Loxley.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When: June 18, 10:38 AM CST to 10:40 AM CST
Where: Clarke County, Coffeeville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.750, -88.100

High winds downed trees a block west of Bend Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When: June 18, 10:40 AM CST to 10:42 AM CST
Where: Clarke County, 1 mi W of Coffeeville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.750, -88.117

High winds downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When: June 18, 10:59 AM CST to 11:01 AM CST
Where: Clarke County, Grove Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.700, -87.780

High winds downed numerous trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When: June 18, 11:02 AM CST to 11:04 AM CST
Where: Clarke County, 1 mi NNE of Grove Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.713, -87.773

High winds downed a large tree on Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When: June 18, 11:05 AM CST to 11:07 AM CST
Where: Clarke County, Tallahatta Spgs
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.900, -87.820

High winds downed trees at Tallahatta Springs Road and Rush Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When: June 18, 11:15 AM CST to 11:17 AM CST
Where: Clarke County, 1.5 mi SSW of Gosport
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.560, -87.590

High winds downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Conecuh

When: June 18, 11:43 AM CST to 11:45 AM CST
Where: Conecuh County, 2 mi ESE of Repton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.389, -87.219

High winds downed trees and power lines along Ryals Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When: June 18, 11:48 AM CST to 11:50 AM CST
Where: Monroe County, Burnt Corn
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.550, -87.170

High winds downed trees and damaged a car.

Thunderstorm Wind, Conecuh

When: June 18, 11:50 AM CST to 11:52 AM CST
Where: Conecuh County, Lenox
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.330, -87.180

High winds downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Conecuh

When: June 18, 11:56 AM CST to 11:58 AM CST
Where: Conecuh County, Evergreen
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.430, -86.970

High winds downed a tree on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Conecuh

When: June 18, 11:59 AM CST to 12:01 PM CST
Where: Conecuh County, Castleberry
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.300, -87.020

High winds downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Conecuh

When: June 18, 12:01 PM CST to 12:03 PM CST
Where: Conecuh County, 5.47 mi ENE of Castleberry
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.340, -86.940

High winds downed trees and power lines.

Flash Flood, Conecuh

When: June 18, 12:10 PM CST to 1:10 PM CST
Where: Conecuh County, 1 mi WNW of Lenox to 1.03 mi WNW of Lenox
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.335, -87.196

Heavy rain caused a road washout along Tom Call Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Covington

When: June 18, 1:05 PM CST
Where: Covington County, 3 mi S of Howells
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.007, -86.220

Wind gusts estimated at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When: June 19, 1:38 AM CST
Where: Choctaw County, 2.71 mi NW of Deas
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.260, -88.130

Trees were downed on Hosanna Drive and Pine Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When: June 19, 2:06 AM CST
Where: Choctaw County, 1.36 mi ESE of Riderwood
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.120, -88.310

Trees were down on Riderwood Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When: June 19, 2:08 AM CST
Where: Choctaw County, Rock Spgs
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.080, -88.370

Trees were down on Scott Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When: June 19, 2:19 AM CST
Where: Choctaw County, 2.72 mi ESE of Bogueloosa
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.960, -88.290

Trees and powerlines were down on Wisdom Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 19, 3:40 AM CST
Where: Butler County, 0.91 mi NW of Greenville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.840, -86.640

Trees were reportedly blocking Manningham Road near Woodvalley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 19, 3:45 AM CST
Where: Butler County, 1.76 mi E of Wald
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 31.750, -86.650

Trees were reported down along US Highway 31 between Greenville and Chapman.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: June 19, 3:48 AM CST
Where: Butler County, 6.72 mi SE of Greenville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.770, -86.540

A house was damaged from a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crenshaw

When: June 19, 3:51 AM CST
Where: Crenshaw County, 2.83 mi NNE of Honoraville
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.940, -86.390

A tree fell on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crenshaw

When: June 19, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Crenshaw County, 0.69 mi S of Highland Home
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.940, -86.320

A tree fell on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crenshaw

When: June 19, 4:04 AM CST
Where: Crenshaw County, 1.5 mi SSW of Petrey
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.830, -86.210

Numerous trees were reported down in Crenshaw County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crenshaw

When: June 19, 4:07 AM CST
Where: Crenshaw County, 0.59 mi E of Luverne
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.720, -86.260

Numerous trees were downed in Luverne, AL.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crenshaw

When: June 19, 4:07 AM CST
Where: Crenshaw County, 0.91 mi SE of Patsburg
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.770, -86.220

A home was damaged from a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crenshaw

When: June 19, 4:15 AM CST
Where: Crenshaw County, Brantley
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.580, -86.250

Multiple trees were downed in Brantley, AL.

Heavy Rain, Covington

When: June 19, 11:05 AM CST
Where: Covington County, 7.81 mi SW of Beck
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 31.160, -86.700

A total of 2.68 inches of rain was recorded over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station 502 in Dixie, AL.

Tornado, Baldwin

When: June 19, 12:00 PM CST to 12:09 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 3.56 mi SE of Weeks Bay to 2.86 mi W of Bon Secour
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1.64 mi
Path width: 230 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 30.341, -87.791

A tornado began just west of Benton Road in the trees prior to moving over a field and farmhouse. It was here that the first notable damage occurred. A farm building had its entire roof removed which was reinforced with hurricane straps. This would likely have required around 100mph wind gusts to accomplish. The roofing material was quickly wrapped around the tornadic circulation and thrown back into the trees behind the building. In addition to this, inflow winds rapidly strengthened with a tree stand to the southwest having multiple trees snapped and uprooted facing towards the northeast, resulting in the tornadic circulation being approximately 230 yards here. A garage attached to the home just east of the farm building had 50% of its roofing material removed and likewise thrown towards the back. A small outbuilding at this location was destroyed with debris thrown across the field. The tornado continued across the field into an area of forest where drone footage revealed multiple snaps and uproots along a narrow corridor around 100 yards wide. Based on Digital Globe Worldview satellite imagery the details of what happened for the rest of the tornado path have become clearer. The tornado turned to the south where it crossed a small pond to the southwest of a home uprooting a tree facing north. Sporadic uproots are visible on satellite imagery to the west of a large field within the forest, generally consisting of high end EF0 wind speeds. The tornado continued to the south-southeast through the forest, eventually intensifying notably west of Magnolia Springs Highway where numerous uproots are noted. This is where the tornado likely peaked in intensity with at least 100mph winds. The tornado may have continued southeast from here, but cloud cover in the area prevented visibility of the damage path in this area. Analysis further southeast will have to wait until a clear satellite pass is able to be analyzed.

Flash Flood, Baldwin

When: June 19, 12:07 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, Magnolia Spgs to 0.26 mi E of Magnolia Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.400, -87.780

Water was reported in basements and across roadways in Magnolia Springs.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 12:54 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 1.5 mi NNE of Irvington to 1.41 mi NE of Irvington
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.520, -88.220

Two to three feet of water was reported over US 90 In Irvington, AL.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 12:55 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.27 mi NW of Theodore to 0.26 mi NW of Theodore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.553, -88.173

Two to three feet of water was covering US 90 in Theodore.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:01 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 2.83 mi SSE of Theodore Idle Hour A to 2.46 mi SSE of Theodore Idle Hour A
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.540, -88.260

Old Pascagoula Road near Peach Terrace Drive was impassable due to water covering the road.

Hail, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:09 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.6 mi W of Theodore
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 30.550, -88.180

Flash Flood, Baldwin

When: June 19, 1:09 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 1.36 mi S of Foley to 1.34 mi S of Foley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 30.401, -87.684

Water rescues occurred on Highway 98 near the Fish River Grill in Foley, AL due to significant flash flooding.

Hail, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:09 PM CST to 1:11 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 1 mi NNW of Theodore
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 30.563, -88.176

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:20 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.69 mi S of Fowl River to 1.29 mi S of Fowl River
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.460, -88.170

Several portions of Bellingrtah Road was flooded between Half Mile Road and Deakle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:23 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 3.28 mi WNW of Tillmans Corner
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.600, -88.180

Tree limbs and power poles were broken.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:35 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.53 mi WSW of Mon Louis to 0.36 mi WNW of Mon Louis
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.428, -88.109

Flood waters entered buildings along Dauphin Island Parkway.

Hail, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:44 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 2.83 mi SSW of St Elmo Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 30.460, -88.290

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:49 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.91 mi NW of Irvington to 1.26 mi NW of Irvington
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.510, -88.240

Portions of US 90, between AL 17 and McDonald Road were closed in both directions due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:52 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.69 mi N of Bayou la Batre Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.460, -88.220

Power lines were reported down on Padgett Switch Road near Roy E Ray Airport Road.

Heavy Rain, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:53 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 1.5 mi NNW of Mon Louis
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.450, -88.110

A retired NWS employee reported 12.92 inches of rain in Mon Louis, AL.

Hail, Mobile

When: June 19, 1:56 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.6 mi W of Dixon Corner
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 30.450, -88.240

Flash Flood, Baldwin

When: June 19, 1:59 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 1.92 mi ESE of Foley to 1.96 mi ESE of Foley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.410, -87.650

Portions of US 98, near the Foley Beach Express, was closed in both directions due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 2:10 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 2.16 mi SSE of Tillmans Corner to 2.01 mi SSE of Tillmans Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.550, -88.120

Portions of AL 193 near AL 163 were closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 2:27 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 1.37 mi WNW of Bellefontaine to 1.57 mi W of Bellefontaine
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.507, -88.121

A portion of Rangeline Road at Laurendine Road was flooded.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 2:39 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.69 mi S of Fowl River to 0.7 mi S of Fowl River
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.460, -88.170

Portions of Bellingrath Road and Fowl River Road were flooded.

Heavy Rain, Baldwin

When: June 19, 2:45 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, Turkey Branch
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.420, -87.830

A total of 6.99 inches of rain was recorded over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station WKXA1 0.7 SE Turkey Branch.

Flash Flood, Baldwin

When: June 19, 2:46 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 2.76 mi N of Oak to 2.32 mi N of Oak
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 30.360, -87.700

Portions of County Road 12 was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood, Baldwin

When: June 19, 2:50 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 0.6 mi E of Barnwell to 0.22 mi ENE of Barnwell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.420, -87.870

Water was rapidly flowing over roadways and approaching homes in Barnwell, AL.

Heavy Rain, Baldwin

When: June 19, 2:50 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 0.6 mi E of Gasque
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.250, -87.810

A total of 2.56 inches of rain was recorded over a 6-hour period at Mesonet Station BONA in Bon Secour, AL.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 2:52 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 1.38 mi ENE of Grand Bay to 1.58 mi ENE of Grand Bay
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.480, -88.330

Water was covering the road on Henderson Camp Road at Oakdale Avenue.

Flash Flood, Baldwin

When: June 19, 2:54 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 2.16 mi SSE of Magnolia Spgs to 1.59 mi SSE of Magnolia Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 30.370, -87.770

County Road 49 was impassable between Laurent Road and County Road 12 due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 3:11 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 1.03 mi ENE of Grand Bay to 1.01 mi NE of Grand Bay
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.478, -88.336

A portion of AL 188 at Oakdale was impassable due to water overflowing the roadway.

Heavy Rain, Baldwin

When: June 19, 3:15 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 0.69 mi S of Gulf Shrs
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.270, -87.680

A total of 2.37 inches occurred over a 6-hour period at Mesonet Station GW2193 in Gulf Shores, AL.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 3:17 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 2.19 mi W of Dixon Corner to 1.97 mi WSW of Dixon Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 30.444, -88.266

Water overflowed Four Mile Road just east of AL 188, trapping several vehicles in the flood waters.

Heavy Rain, Mobile

When: June 19, 3:20 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.91 mi NW of Dawes
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.610, -88.260

A total of 2.72 inches of rain was recorded over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station CW1353.

Heavy Rain, Baldwin

When: June 19, 3:24 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 0.91 mi SW of Gulf Shrs
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.270, -87.690

A total of 2.38 inches occurred over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station GSFDP in Gulf Shores, AL.

Heavy Rain, Baldwin

When: June 19, 3:25 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 2.98 mi W of Miflin
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.370, -87.650

A total of 2.67 inches was recorded over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station USA10 in Foley, AL.

Heavy Rain, Baldwin

When: June 19, 3:25 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 0.6 mi W of Orange Beach
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.280, -87.580

A total of 3.91 inches of rain was recorded over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station FW3872.

Heavy Rain, Mobile

When: June 19, 3:29 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 3.01 mi NNW of Grand Bay
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.510, -88.370

A total of 3.22 inches of rain was recorded over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station USA3 in Grand Bay, AL.

Heavy Rain, Baldwin

When: June 19, 3:29 PM CST
Where: Baldwin County, 2.83 mi SSE of Foley
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.380, -87.670

A total of 3.42 inches of rain was recorded over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station FLYAL 2 SSE Foley.

Heavy Rain, Mobile

When: June 19, 3:30 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 2.26 mi SE of Tillmans Corner
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 30.560, -88.100

A total of 3.7 inches of rain was recorded over a 6 hour period at Mesonet Station 305 Mobile Dog River.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 3:35 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.69 mi S of Theodore to 0.74 mi S of Theodore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.540, -88.170

Water began to enter the garage of a home in Theodore, AL.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 3:35 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 0.28 mi NW of Dauphin Is to 0.26 mi NW of Dauphin Is
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.253, -88.123

Approximately 6 inches of water was flowing over Bienville Road in Dauphin Island, AL.

Heavy Rain, Mobile

When: June 19, 4:02 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 2.26 mi NW of St Elmo Arpt
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.520, -88.310

An estimated 9 inches of rain fell over a 6 to 9 hour period near Saint Elmo, AL.

Flash Flood, Mobile

When: June 19, 4:05 PM CST
Where: Mobile County, 3.11 mi W of Dixon Corner to 3.46 mi W of Dixon Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 30.444, -88.282

Significant flooding was observed impacting Hurricane Boulevard next to Alma Bryant School. Tue vehicles were stuck in the flood waters.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
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.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.
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.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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Sources

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