Alabama, 2025

Damaging Winds in Alabama, July 13 to 15, 2025

July 13 to 15, 2025 · NWS TAE · 7 events in 3 counties and zones

A moist and unstable summer airmass led to the development of scattered afternoon thunderstorms, a few of which were strong to severe.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$10,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
7

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 TAE wrote it up.

A moist and unstable summer airmass led to the development of scattered afternoon thunderstorms, a few of which were strong to severe.

The radar

The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 28 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:05 UTC.

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Event by event

7 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Houston

When
July 13, 1:03 PM CST
Where
Houston County, Dothan
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.220, -85.390

Several downed and uprooted trees were reported in downtown Dothan.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dale

When
July 15, 3:39 PM CST
Where
Dale County, 1.38 mi S of Dale County Lake
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
31.460, -85.630

A power line was blown down near Highway 27 and County Road 39.

Thunderstorm Wind, Geneva

When
July 15, 4:09 PM CST
Where
Geneva County, 0.69 mi N of Hartford
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
31.110, -85.690

A tree was blown down onto a power line in the Highland Park area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Geneva

When
July 15, 4:16 PM CST
Where
Geneva County, 0.59 mi E of Highfalls
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
31.090, -85.780

Power lines were blown down in the Oak Grove area via the Wiregrass Electric Cooperative.

Thunderstorm Wind, Geneva

When
July 15, 4:24 PM CST
Where
Geneva County, Eunola
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
31.040, -85.840

A tree was blown down at the corner of Twin Rivers and McDougald Street in Eunola.

Thunderstorm Wind, Geneva

When
July 15, 4:26 PM CST
Where
Geneva County, 0.91 mi NW of Geneva
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
31.040, -85.880

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Geneva.

Thunderstorm Wind, Geneva

When
July 15, 4:30 PM CST
Where
Geneva County, 1.82 mi SE of Geneva
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
31.010, -85.850

Trees were blown down on Westmont Street.

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.

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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: 1279511, 1279512, 1279513, 1279514, 1279515, 1279516, 1279517.