An organized complex of strong to severe thunderstorms tracked southeast through north Alabama during the early through mid afternoon hours.  Several of the thunderstorms produced damaging winds taking down trees and power lines.  In northeast Alabama, a cluster of thunderstorms merged over the town of Fort Payne dumping up to around 4 inches of rain on the Big Wills Creek basin producing the fourth highest crest to date and significant flash flooding and damage.  In addition, there were two reports of large hail.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 15:10:00 to 01-JUL-07 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENAGAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An intense thunderstorm produced intense rainfall leading to flash flooding in the Big Wills Creek basin in western Fort Payne.  Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to as much as 4.1 inches of rainfall were measured in the vicinity, much of it falling in just a 30 minute period.  The U.S.G.S. river gage along Big Wills Creek west of Fort Payne registered it's 4th highest crest to date at 11.47 feet.  Water backed up and flooded several businesses along Highways 35 and 11 causing considerable damage.  Several cars became submerged in water. One home and a dental business also sustained substantial water damage on the lowest floors of the locations. A local paving company was in the process of completing a large drainage project in the Fort Payne, Alabama area and the flood waters produced an extensive amount of damage to their project.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 12:40:00 to 01-JUL-07 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 14:38:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: RODENTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Nickel sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 11:45:00 to 01-JUL-07 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ROZELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 11:50:00 to 01-JUL-07 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 12:23:00 to 01-JUL-07 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on North Clinton Street in Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 12:38:00 to 01-JUL-07 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 55.00 ES
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines througouth the city of Decatur.  Power outages resulted, one which affected around 14,000 residential customers.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 13:20:00 to 01-JUL-07 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HULACO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds tore a roof off of a convenience store.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 13:30:00 to 01-JUL-07 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY POND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees along highway 91 about 1 mile south of Holly Pond.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 13:32:00 to 01-JUL-07 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds tore a portion of a porch from a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 13:40:00 to 01-JUL-07 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEARENGIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down several small trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-07 14:30:00 to 01-JUL-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds damaged a roof of a residence.