Several severe thunderstorms caused damage across Central Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 13:30:00 to 20-JUL-07 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEWACLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along AL-158, east of Opelika.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 13:50:00 to 20-JUL-07 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in the Smiths Community.  One tree was blown down on a mobile home, briefly trapping two people inside.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 14:35:00 to 20-JUL-07 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCALOOSA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 14:45:00 to 20-JUL-07 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORVILLE
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house on Bear Creek Road, causing it to catch on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 10:29:00 to 20-JUL-07 10:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOKES BLUFF
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 10:35:00 to 20-JUL-07 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down in and around the city of Piedmont.

Lightning in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 10:50:00 to 20-JUL-07 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The 911 center in Oneonta was struck by lightning and sustained damage.  Several trees in the area were also struck by lightning, and subsequently caught fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 11:00:00 to 20-JUL-07 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and powerlines were blown down across East Central Cleburne County.  A few homes suffered significant damage due to fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 11:50:00 to 20-JUL-07 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A very large tree was uprooted and fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 10:20:00 to 20-JUL-07 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GADSDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in several areas around the city of Gadsden.  At least two trees fell onto homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 11:15:00 to 20-JUL-07 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the city of Springville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 14:35:00 to 20-JUL-07 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VETERANS HOSPITAL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the western portion of the city of Tuscaloosa.  At least two trees fell onto and damaged homes.

Lightning in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 20-JUL-07 15:00:00 to 20-JUL-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house on Dry Creek Road, causing it to catch on fire.