Damaging Winds and Lightning Strike in Alabama, December 18, 2025

Name: Damaging Winds and Lightning Strike in Alabama, December 18, 2025
Start: 2025-12-18T18:14
End: 2025-12-18T21:18
Location: Alabama

December 18, 2025 · NWS HUN · 70 events in 8 counties and zones

A broken line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms (a few exhibiting embedded supercell structures) pushed east into northwestern Alabama during the early evening hours. This line became more organized and stronger as it pushed quickly east as it approached the I-65 corridor producing more widespread 50 to 70 mph wind gusts.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $127,000
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 HUN 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 Huntsville, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Dec 18, 5:52 PM CST, 22 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Updated at 1006 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
Widespread rain is forecast today with a low chance for strong to severe storms this evening, with higher confidence west of I-65.
A cold front will drop temperatures near or just below the freezing mark tonight with cooler conditions through Friday night.
Temps warm over the weekend with low rain chances returning Saturday night.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 18, 5:52 PM CST, 22 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
552 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1006 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

 - Widespread rain is forecast today with a low chance for strong
   to severe storms this evening, with higher confidence west of
   I-65.

 - A cold front will drop temperatures near or just below the
   freezing mark tonight with cooler conditions through Friday
   night.

 - Temps warm over the weekend with low rain chances returning
   Saturday night.

&&

.NEAR TERM...
(Tonight)
Issued at 312 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

Increasing southerly flow has helped bring temperatures and
dewpoints up into the mid 50s to low 60s across the region ahead
of an approaching cold front currently pushing into eastern
Arkansas. Ahead of this, a prefrontal convergence axis has
resulted in a band of showers over north central MS. This band has
yet to produce much lightning but satellite trends indicate this
could soon change as these showers tap into better instability
into northeast MS. SPC has placed the entire area in a Marginal
Risk (Level 1 of 5) for damaging winds and tornadoes through the
evening hours. A few things we will be watching for this
afternoon/evening, each introducing its own sources of uncertainty:

1. Breaks in the cloud cover over the next hour or two that could
help temperatures warm by a few degrees. Higher temps/dewpoints
will lead to greater instability thus increasing the severe risk
this evening.

2. Shear profiles are more than sufficient for severe storms, so
monitoring how storms to our west begin to organize in this
environment will provide insight into how they may evolve later
this evening. If storms organize and gain intensity over the next
1-2 hours, expect that to continue across northwest AL this
evening.

3. Model hodographs in the pre-frontal environment indicate
strong directional shear in the lowest 3km combined with deep
layer shear between 50-60kts. This supports the risk for a few
supercells ahead of a more linear segment of storms along the cold
front. Any supercells that are able to form ahead of the front
will carry the risk for damaging winds and a tornado.

4. A line of storms is expected to form along the cold front.
With a SW to NE line orientation parallel to forecast surface
winds ahead of it, resultant horizontal shearing instability will
continue the risk for rapidly forming tornadoes this evening
along the line, but will be more difficult to detect on radar due
the relatively shallow depth of directional shear. Any surges,
kinks, and breaks in the line will need to be monitored carefully
this evening, particularly in areas with poor radar coverage.
Bowing segments within the line would also introduce a localized
damaging wind threat.

The cold front should exit the area between 10-11pm, ending the
severe threat and colder temperatures will follow. With temps
near or just below freezing tomorrow morning, be sure to bundle up
when headed out for the morning commute!

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Friday through Saturday night)
Issued at 1006 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

Cooler temperatures will follow in the wake of the cold front on
Friday with highs in the low to mid 40s. Winds will gradually
slacken through the day as gradient flow broadens out as sfc high
pressure moves in from the west. We will maintain a dry forecast
Friday through the day on Saturday with low temps dipping below
the freezing mark Friday night. We will see a shift back to
southerly winds on Saturday ahead of a broad upper trough that
will shift east over the Great Lakes over the weekend. Moisture
will increase ahead of an approaching cold front late Saturday
bringing low to medium chances for rain back into the forecast
Saturday night.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through Wednesday)
Issued at 904 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

On Sunday, a trough up in the Great Lakes region will push a cold
front into the Southeast. This will spark off a few showers (20%)
and the cooler northerly flow will keep daytime highs in the 50s.
Overnight lows will remain above freezing. The front will try to lift
back northward on Monday, providing another low chance (10-20%) of
showers across the TN Valley. Sfc high pressure in the OH Valley
will slide over to the Mid Atlantic coast by Tuesday, providing not
only dry conditions into mid week, but warmer temps too. We will
reach the lower 60s on Tuesday, and wait for this...reach the low to
mid 60s on Christmas Eve/Wednesday!

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 552 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

A N-S oriented line of showers and thunderstorms was moving east
at 35kt across far NW AL. There is a risk for strong/severe storms
from east of Huntsville and points west early this evening. Thus,
prevailing MVFR CIGs will be reduced to IFR, and at times briefly
lower with erratic wind gusts over 30kt with the stronger storms,
as they traverse the area. Shower activity should wane quickly
from west to east in the mid/late evening with the passage of a
frontal boundary. VFR conditions should return in late evening
from west to east. A strong wind field aloft has resulted in Low-
Level Wind Shear for the terminals into the late evening, with
winds diminishing in the overnight.

&&

.HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
TN...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...25
SHORT TERM....25
LONG TERM....JMS
AVIATION...RSB

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Dec 18, 5:13 PM CST, 1 hour 1 minute before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
513 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

ALZ001-182345-
Lauderdale AL-
513 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN LAUDERDALE COUNTY
THROUGH 545 PM CST...

At 513 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
J P Coleman State Park, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Waterloo, Wright, and Threet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern
Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3501 8772 3493 8768 3488 8797 3491 8804
      3491 8805 3490 8807 3489 8810 3492 8816
      3496 8817 3500 8820 3501 8820
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 252DEG 43KT 3495 8820

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

AMP

Special weather statement, Dec 18, 5:43 PM CST, 31 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
543 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

ALZ003-190030-
Franklin AL-
543 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT FRANKLIN COUNTY THROUGH 630 PM
CST...

At 543 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tremont, or 9 miles east of Fulton, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Russellville, Red Bay, Belgreen, Vina, Hodges, Pogo, Cedar Creek
Reservoir, Atwood, Duketon, and Rockwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CST for northwestern
Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3458 8814 3457 8764 3432 8781 3431 8783
      3432 8817
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 233DEG 35KT 3426 8824

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

AMP

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 127 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:11 UTC.

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Event by event

69 thunderstorm wind, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 6:14 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.96 mi E of St Florian
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.865, -87.586

The 911 call center reported a tree down blocking the west bound lane at the intersection of CR 27 and CR 22.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.77 mi NNE of Woodlawn
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.853, -87.587

Trees were reported down along CR 27.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colbert

When: December 18, 6:32 PM CST
Where: Colbert County, 1.33 mi WSW of Norala Jct
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.710, -87.670

Trees were reported down near the intersection of Highway 72 and Zhender Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colbert

When: December 18, 6:36 PM CST
Where: Colbert County, 1.53 mi WSW of Norala Jct
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.714, -87.676

Several trees were reported down behind and next door to the Too Fat Sister Restaurant.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 6:39 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.84 mi ESE of East Killen
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.860, -87.490

The 911 call center reported a tree across the road blocking both lanes of traffic at 121 Hickory Park road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 2.15 mi NNW of Mitchelltown
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.910, -87.430

A tree was blown at the intersection of CR 71 and CR 33.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 6:46 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.01 mi W of Murphy Xrds
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.982, -87.898

The 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of CR 8 and highway 20.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 6:51 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.75 mi ENE of Murphy Xrds
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.987, -87.850

The 911 call center reported a tree down at 2350 CR 114.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:00 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.69 mi N of Arkdell
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.980, -87.420

The 911 call center reported a tree down at CR 496 and highway 136.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:06 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.79 mi NE of Lexington
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.990, -87.350

The 911 call center reported a tree blocking both lanes of traffic at CR 486 and Cr 489.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:07 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.76 mi W of Grassy
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.970, -87.331

A tree was reported down blocking one lane where highway 64 was intersected by CR 500 and CR 501.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:08 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.79 mi WNW of Grassy
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.973, -87.313

The 911 call center was reported a tree down blocking west bound traffic at highway 64 and CR 501.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:09 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.8 mi NNE of Anderson
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.931, -87.264

The 911 call center reported a tree down at the intersection of CR 49 and highway 207.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.83 mi SE of Anderson
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.901, -87.248

Two trees were reported down over the road at the intersection of CR 8 and CR 534.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.86 mi SE of Anderson
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.900, -87.248

The 911 call center reported a tree down south of the intersection of CR 95 and CR 534.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.69 mi S of Antioch
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.890, -87.470

A gust to 63 mph was measured by a mesonet site at this location.

Lightning, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:10 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 12.98 mi NNE of Georgetown
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.990, -87.810

Lightning struck a tree, causing it to fall and block both lanes of traffic near the intersection of highway 157 and CR 237.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:12 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.14 mi E of Upper Green Hill
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.978, -87.480

The 911 call center reported a tree down blocking one lane of traffic at the intersection of CR 33 and CR 39.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:12 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.8 mi NNE of Anderson
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.931, -87.264

A tree was reported dwon at the intersection of CR 49 and CR 207.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: December 18, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 2.92 mi WSW of Florence
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 34.790, -87.720

A gust to 58 mph was measured at the mesonet ID GW4377 in Florence.

Thunderstorm Wind, Colbert

When: December 18, 7:16 PM CST
Where: Colbert County, 0.57 mi E of (Msl)muscle Shoals A
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 34.750, -87.610

A peak thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph was measured at the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When: December 18, 7:17 PM CST
Where: Limestone County, 0.69 mi N of Union Hill
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.980, -87.200

A tree was reported down on Persimmon Tree and Bailey Cove road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When: December 18, 7:18 PM CST
Where: Limestone County, 1.13 mi E of Holbert Spgs
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.870, -87.150

Trees were reported down on the 10000 block of Upper Snake road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When: December 18, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Limestone County, 2.92 mi WSW of Wheeler Lake North
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.820, -87.200

A porch eave was blown off off a home on the 1900 block of Cox Road. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: December 18, 7:31 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 0.46 mi NNW of Wolf Spgs
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.606, -87.473

Multiple trees were reported down on CR 235 in the Hatton community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 7:36 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 1.16 mi NNW of Moulton Hgts
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.616, -87.027

A tree was reported down on a powerline and a trailer at this location near highway 20.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 7:36 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 0.82 mi NNE of Oakworth
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.581, -86.977

A tree was reported down on a powerline in the Buena Vista Circle community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When: December 18, 7:41 PM CST to 7:51 PM CST
Where: Limestone County, 2.15 mi NNW of Capshaw
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.800, -86.810

Damage to a few roofs was reported along Nick Davis road. Reports of missing singles and roof panels were received.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 7:43 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 1.16 mi ESE of Danville
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.414, -87.061

A tree was reported down at the bridge blocking one lane at the intersection of highway 36 and Craze road in Hartselle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Limestone

When: December 18, 7:48 PM CST
Where: Limestone County, 1.38 mi N of Capshaw
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $6,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.790, -86.800

Power poles were reported downed on Sanderson Road in the vicinity of Creekside Elementary School. People were trapped in cars from downed powerlines from the power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 7:51 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 1.38 mi N of Hartselle
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.450, -86.933

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Longhorn Pass Street and Georgia Street NE in Hartselle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 7:55 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.91 mi SW of Monrovia
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.750, -86.743

Powerlines were reported down along Gooch road at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 7:58 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 2.54 mi W of Echols Xrds
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.534, -86.824

Trees were reported down near the intersection of Friendship road and East Upper River road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:01 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 0.91 mi E of Gladstone
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.881, -86.634

Powerlines were down near the intersection of Patterson Lane and Murphy Hill road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:01 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 2.68 mi NW of Oakwood College
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.780, -86.660

A powerline was reported down near highway 53 and Stringfield road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:01 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.49 mi SE of Hazel Green Arpt
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.903, -86.634

Powerlines were reported down near the intersection of Murphy Hill Road and Grimwood road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:02 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.9 mi NW of Oakwood College
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.772, -86.651

Powerlines down near Plummer Lane and Jordan Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:02 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.9 mi NW of Oakwood College
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.771, -86.651

Trees were reported down on highway 53 at Plummer road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:04 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.78 mi NNE of Oakwood College
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.775, -86.620

Powerlines were reported down at 3700 Vogel road NW in Huntsville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:04 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.04 mi NE of Mt Leventov
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.881, -86.607

Powerlines were reported down near the intersection of Patterson Lane and Mount Lebanon road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 0.57 mi W of Normal
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.780, -86.590

Powerlines were reported down along Lakeview Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 0.89 mi SW of Normal
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.770, -86.590

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Mastin Lake road & Memorial Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:05 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 3.42 mi E of Jeff
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.812, -86.660

A tree was reported down on Nick Fitcheard Road at Kelly Cemetery road SW.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 0.87 mi ENE of Huntsville Arpt Nort
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.855, -86.536

Powerlines reported down at McCollum Rd & Meridianville Bottom Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:16 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 0.69 mi S of Plevna
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.960, -86.420

Powerlines down on Winchester road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: December 18, 8:16 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 0.36 mi W of Maysville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.770, -86.436

Powerlines were reported down at 215 Finton Ct.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 8:16 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 0.94 mi ESE of Valhermoso Spgs
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.494, -86.665

Trees were reported down on Williams Cove road blocking one lane. Trees were 14-15 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 8:17 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 1.05 mi ENE of Valhermoso Spgs
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.504, -86.662

A tree was down blocking the entire road near the intersection of Black Ground road and Thomas road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 8:23 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 2.02 mi S of Huntsville Laceys Sp
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.501, -86.601

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Apple Grove road and highway 231.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 8:25 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 1.62 mi E of Union Hill
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.474, -86.622

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Apple Grove road and Union Hilll road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:37 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 0.58 mi SSW of Hytop
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.913, -86.085

A tree was reported down at 29756 highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:40 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 2.75 mi NW of Tupelo
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.775, -86.118

A tree was reported down at 19860 AL highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:42 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 1.99 mi NW of Tupelo
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.769, -86.106

A tree was reported down at 10942 CR 21.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marshall

When: December 18, 8:43 PM CST
Where: Marshall County, 2.76 mi SE of Grant
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.502, -86.235

A tree was reported down near the intersection of Campbell road and Welcome Home road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marshall

When: December 18, 8:46 PM CST
Where: Marshall County, 1.83 mi NW of Guntersville
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.346, -86.275

A tree was reported down at the intersection of highway 227 and Gordon street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:51 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 0.49 mi W of Scottsboro
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.669, -86.039

A tree was reported down at 603 South Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:52 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 0.33 mi ENE of Scottsboro
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.673, -86.025

A tree was reported down at 100 E Laurel Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:52 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 1.27 mi WSW of Scottsboro Muni Arpt
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.694, -86.021

A power pole was reported snapped near 1140 Tupelo Pike north of Scootsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 1.82 mi SW of Scottsboro
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.652, -86.054

A tree was reported down at 60 Rose Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 1.12 mi SSE of Scottsboro
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.656, -86.019

A tree was reported down at 809 Byron road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 1.36 mi NE of Scottsboro
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.681, -86.010

A tree down on a house near Howard street in Scottsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 0.97 mi NNE of Scottsboro
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.682, -86.022

A tree was reported down at 916 Tupelo Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 0.92 mi SSW of Scottsboro Muni Arpt
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.687, -86.003

A tree was reported down at the intersection of Wall Street and Willow Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:55 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 3.43 mi W of Hodge
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.613, -86.030

A tree was reported down at 3000 Lakeshore Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:55 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 0.43 mi N of Rash
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.876, -85.901

Debris was reported in the roadway on CR 53 near Rash.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:56 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 0.64 mi ENE of Hollywood
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.723, -85.969

A tree was reported down at 6369 CR 33.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 8:57 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 0.8 mi WNW of Wannville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.776, -85.892

Trees down at the intersection of CR 42 and U.S. highway 72.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 9:03 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 1.18 mi ESE of Section
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.575, -85.960

A carport was partially destroyed at 710 CR 391 in Section.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: December 18, 9:10 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, 1.8 mi SE of Central
Measured: 48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.654, -85.775

A tree was reported down at 880 CR 88.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: December 18, 9:18 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 1.58 mi S of Center Grove
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.357, -86.626

A tree was reported blocking lanes of highway 67 at Ryan Loop.

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.
Lightning: A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.

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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: 1302572, 1304265, 1303514, 1303513, 1302571, 1302575, 1302555, 1302580, 1302573, 1302574, 1302581, 1302576, 1302578, 1302511, 1302579, 1303755, 1303929, 1302577, 1303928, 1303754, 1303729, 1302586, 1302585, 1302582, 1304264, 1302587, 1303474, 1302584, 1303479, 1302583, 1303480, 1302598, 1303478, 1302602, 1302604, 1302607, 1302603, 1303758, 1302605, 1303908, and more.