Moisture associated with Tropical Storm Arthur approached Central Alabama on June 17 into June 18. On June 17, several showers and low-topped supercells developed over southeastern Central Alabama.
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The episode as NWS BMX wrote it up.
Moisture associated with Tropical Storm Arthur approached Central Alabama on June 17 into June 18. On June 17, several showers and low-topped supercells developed over southeastern Central Alabama. One cell produced a well-defined funnel cloud in southeastern Lowndes County that was caught in at least two videos posted to social media. The next day, heavy rainfall near Chalkville led to a portion of Sweeny Hollow Rd being flooded.
In the wake of the remnants of Arthur passing through Central Alabama on June 18, a cold front entered the area and became stalled. On June 19, heavy rainfall became concentrated along a boundary along and south of the U.S. 80 corridor, leading to flooding issues in Pike and Lowndes counties. By June 20, the stalled front over Central Alabama reignited training thunderstorms along the U.S. 280 and I-22 corridors, with heavy rainfall of 2 to 5 inches causing flash flooding in the Birmingham metro area during the afternoon hours.
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 Jun 17, 11:35 AM CST, 6 hours 45 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1235 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 1227 PM CDT WED JUN 17 2026 - Heavy Rainfall: A wet pattern will be in place with periods of rainfall expected at times across Central Alabama. Rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible by Friday with the tropical system and cold front. Total amounts of 3 to 6 inches are possible through Monday. - Severe Weather Threat: There is a marginal (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe weather on Thursday. The main threat will be damaging winds and brief spin up tornadoes. - There is also a marginal (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe weather on Friday as the cold front works south into the area. The main threat will be damaging winds. && .DISCUSSION... (This afternoon through Tuesday) Issued at 1110 AM CDT WED JUN 17 2026 We are currently seeing a boundary lift northward from the Gulf coast. Showers and storms will stream into the south through the afternoon and then slide northward through the state by the evening. Activity should remain under control for the most part. Rainfall will be efficient and could be heavy with the stronger storms through the afternoon, with a lull in activity through midnight. The NHC has officially named the system in the Gulf Tropical Storm Arthur. The outer rain shield from the remnants of Arthur should begin moving into the southwest after 1 to 3 AM. The exact extent of the rain shield will be determined by the track of Arthur over the next 12 hours. A few models indicate a more southern route, while others stay across the central section of the state for Thursday. We will need to continue to monitor for brief, spin-up tornadoes and damaging winds Thursday morning into the afternoon as the system slides east while dissipating in strength. The current forecast from the NHC still has the system weakening to a depression by the time it reaches western Louisiana before crossing into Mississippi. Besides the low tornado threat, flash flooding may also be possible with any banding features as the system moves through. High rain chances linger into Friday as a surface front moves into the area and interacts with the remaining tropical moisture. The main concerns are flash flooding and damaging winds. There is a marginal risk through the afternoon on Friday. As the front pushes through on Friday afternoon, rain chances will persist through the weekend due to the boundary stalling and returning onshore flow. Another cold front may slip into the northern half of the area Sunday night into Monday, which could bring stronger storms. There is currently no consensus on how far south the front will penetrate, so confidence remains low regarding potential impacts. Temperatures will slowly creep back up, contributing to diurnal convection into the first part of next week. 16 && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1227 PM CDT WED JUN 17 2026 A small line of showers and isolated thunderstorms are moving the south right now and will impact the north in the next few hours. This convection will clear by 23 to 00z, with a lull in rainfall through 5 to 7z. The eastern edge of the rain shield from the tropical system will slide into the western side of the area by 9 to 11z and then slowly edge east through the morning. Winds will also increase through morning to generally 12 to 15 kts with higher gusts. Ceilings will drop to IFR as well and should persist through the rest of the TAF cycle. Confidence in thunderstorms on Thursday is too low to include at this time. 16 && .FIRE WEATHER... Increased rain chances continue as we will remain in a wet pattern through early next week. Ample moisture in place will keep MinRH values above 50% through the entire forecast period. Elevated fire weather concerns are not expected at this time. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 74 80 71 85 / 30 90 60 70 Anniston 73 78 71 83 / 30 90 70 70 Birmingham 74 79 71 85 / 50 90 70 80 Tuscaloosa 74 81 72 85 / 70 100 60 90 Calera 73 78 71 86 / 50 100 70 80 Auburn 73 77 71 83 / 30 100 90 90 Montgomery 74 78 72 85 / 60 100 90 90 Troy 74 78 72 84 / 50 100 100 90 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening for the following counties: Autauga-Barbour-Bibb-Bullock-Calhoun- Chambers-Chilton-Clay-Cleburne-Coosa-Dallas-Elmore-Greene-Hale- Jefferson-Lee-Lowndes-Macon-Marengo-Montgomery-Perry-Pickens- Pike-Randolph-Russell-Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter-Talladega- Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa. && DISCUSSION...16 AVIATION...16
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
149 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ALZ050-171930-
Barbour AL-
149 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTY
THROUGH 230 PM CDT...
At 149 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Abbeville to 7 miles southeast of Blue
Springs to 7 miles southwest of Blue Springs State Park. Movement was
northeast at 30 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...
Clio, Louisville, Blue Springs, Tyler Crossroads, Osco, Texasville,
Gaino, Richards Crossroads, Blue Springs State Park, Millers Ford,
and Baker Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3183 8553 3189 8519 3187 8513 3183 8514
3183 8513 3179 8513 3178 8514 3176 8513
3177 8515 3174 8521 3170 8522 3171 8541
3162 8542 3162 8562
TIME...MOT...LOC 1849Z 209DEG 26KT 3154 8526 3159 8540 3156 8556
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
86/MartinSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
241 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ALZ023-172030-
Tuscaloosa AL-
241 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
THROUGH 330 PM CDT...
At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Moundville, or 14 miles southwest of Tuscaloosa, moving northeast at
30 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...
Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Moundville, Brookwood, Coker, McFarland
Mall, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater,
Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, Lake Wildwood,
University Mall, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Binion Creek Landing,
Lake Tuscaloosa, Englewood, Cottondale, East Brookwood, and Little
Sandy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3341 8761 3328 8728 3300 8756 3301 8771
3302 8771 3302 8776
TIME...MOT...LOC 1941Z 210DEG 24KT 3302 8767
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12/RobinsonSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
329 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ALZ015-023-024-172115-
Walker AL-Jefferson AL-Tuscaloosa AL-
329 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL WALKER...
NORTHEASTERN TUSCALOOSA AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH
415 PM CDT...
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, or near Holt, moving northeast at 30 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...
Brookwood, Sylvan Springs, Maytown, Gorgas Steam Plant, Bull City,
Gorgas, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Bankhead Lock And Dam, Binion
Creek Landing, Whitson, Lake Tuscaloosa, East Brookwood, Windham
Springs, Lake Harris, Lake Nicol, Wiley, Highway 69 Bridge,
Goodsprings, Fleetwood, and Sexton Bend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3360 8747 3360 8742 3366 8743 3367 8742
3371 8731 3356 8699 3320 8733 3334 8766
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 210DEG 25KT 3332 8746
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12/RobinsonSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
449 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ALZ044>046-172230-
Montgomery AL-Macon AL-Bullock AL-
449 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BULLOCK...WESTERN
MACON AND EAST CENTRAL MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM CDT...
At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pike Road, or 12 miles northeast of Meadville, moving northeast at 30
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...
Tuskegee, Milstead, Shorter, Franklin, Hardaway, Liverpool,
Victoryland, Davisville, Lake Tuskegee, Cross Keys, Mitchell, and
Cecil.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3212 8600 3222 8613 3244 8595 3245 8593
3245 8588 3247 8587 3248 8585 3249 8580
3253 8579 3238 8558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 223DEG 27KT 3222 8603
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12/RobinsonSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
506 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ALZ033-034-172300-
Bibb AL-Perry AL-
506 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN PERRY AND SOUTHERN
BIBB COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...
At 505 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Heiberger, or near Marion, moving northeast at 30 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...
Brent, Marion, Centreville, Heiberger, Eoline, West Centreville,
Trio, Morgan Springs, Folsom, Ellards, and Bibb County Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3263 8736 3269 8745 3312 8722 3296 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 215DEG 25KT 3272 8736
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12/RobinsonSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
529 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
ALZ045-047-172315-
Lee AL-Macon AL-
529 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN LEE AND
NORTHEASTERN MACON COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...
At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tuskegee, moving northeast at 35 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...
Auburn, Opelika, Tuskegee, Notasulga, Franklin, Waverly, Lake
Tuskegee, Auburn University, Tuskegee National Forest, Loachapoka,
Robert G. Pitts Airport, I 85 Rest Area, Uphapee Creek, Chewacla
State Park, Moton Field Municipal Airport, and Mount Jefferson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3238 8571 3248 8585 3249 8580 3260 8570
3273 8561 3273 8543 3274 8543 3273 8533
3263 8521
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 225DEG 29KT 3245 8576
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
12/RobinsonThe Maxwell AFB radar (KMXX), 82 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:18 UTC.
6 flash flood, 1 funnel cloud, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Social media videos showed a well-defined funnel cloud southeast of Letohatchee. No contact with the ground was evident via radar and no ground reports were received.
Beaver Creek overflowed onto Sweeney Hollow Rd, impeding traffic.
The Pike County Commission reported that the following County Roads were declared impassable due to flooding: 4404, 1111, 7707, 1124, 1117, 1178, 1148, 2276. In addition, flooding was also reported near the intersection of CR 5513 and 5517, as well as in Troy near Elm St and Gibbs St.
A road was washed out in the vicinity of Farmersville Road and Highway 21 after 2-3 inches of rain fell.
Prolonged heavy rainfall over the Birmingham metro area led to numerous instances of flash flooding after 2 to 4 inches of rainfall accumulation over the span of 4-5 hours. Flooding was observed in numerous areas of Jefferson County, including Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Cahaba Heights, Ensley, Adamsville, and Graysville.
Several portions of Columbiana Road in Vestavia Hills were flooded and closed. Nearby, Patton Creek flooded parts of U.S. 31/Montgomery Highway, resulting in temporary closure of the roadway and impacting businesses and shopping centers, including the area around the Vestavia Bowl. Little Shades Creek overflowed in this area as well, flooding the Loch Haven area and the Hoover Dog Park near Rocky Ridge Rd. Additionally, in Cahaba Heights, a tributary of Little Shades Creek caused flooding over Dolly Ridge Rd and in Meadowlawn Park.
In Ensley, Village Creek rose into minor flood stage (10 ft), topping out at 11.38 ft, while Valley Creek at Ave W also rose briefly to minor flood stage (12 ft), cresting at 12.39 ft. In North Birmingham, Interstate 65 was flooded between Finley Blvd and I-22, with several inches of standing or flowing water impeding traffic.
Across northwestern Jefferson County, closer to 4 to 5 inches of rain fell around Adamsville and Graysville, with numerous flooded and closed roadways. Floodwater entered a home along Cherry Ave on the east side of Graysville, forcing residents to evacuate.
Highway 119 was flooded near Meadowbrook after 2.5 to 3 inches of rain.
Several roads were flooded in Jacksons Gap after 2.5 to 3 inches of rain.
Social media report of 2 to 3 feet of water flowing over Sullivan Rd in Sumiton.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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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: 1335084, 1335083, 1334979, 1334980, 1335014, 1335025, 1335020, 1335022.