A slow moving upper level disturbance helped spark several days of thunderstorms across Central Alabama.  The storms were slow moving, and produced very heavy rainfall in some locations, which led to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 20-SEP-09 18:35:00 to 20-SEP-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKENSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing over AL-86 in several spots, both west and east of the city of Pickensville.  Several roads in the city of Carrollton also had to be closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 18:25:00 to 19-SEP-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing over the bridge at Opelika Road and Cutrate Road, in Phenix City.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 09:00:00 to 19-SEP-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELLOW VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of AL-49 became temporarily impassable, due to high water.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 09:00:00 to 19-SEP-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of CR-7 near the Brownsville community became temporarily impassable due to high water.

Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 10:30:00 to 19-SEP-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A portion of the Little Cahaba River backed up due to not being able to flow into the swollen main channel of the Cahaba River, which had risen due to rainfall during the overnight hours.  The overflow of the Little Cahaba caused the closure of Bailey Road in the city of Leeds, where the water reached a depth of at least 4 feet.

Flash Flood in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 12:35:00 to 19-SEP-09 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The intersection of Mill Street and Maple Street, in the city of Brent, became temporarily impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 16:00:00 to 19-SEP-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Overflow of Oakmulgee Creek caused road closures near the intersection of AL-219 and CR-64, east of the Sprott community.

Flash Flood in LEE, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 17:30:00 to 19-SEP-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing over the road at the intersection of US-280 and Lee Road 175, near the Salem community.

Flash Flood in MARION, ALABAMA
From 20-SEP-09 17:50:00 to 20-SEP-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKLEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Union Hill Cemetary Road became temporarily impassable due to water flowing over it.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 20-SEP-09 18:00:00 to 20-SEP-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported on several downtown streets in the city of Fayette.

Heavy Rain in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 11:15:00 to 19-SEP-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAHAM
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of AL-48 near the state line had to be closed due to a partially blocked culvert causing rain water to run over the road.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 18:40:00 to 17-SEP-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several water rescues were made around the Birmingham Metro area due to the flooding, including a woman that was trapped in her vehicle by flood waters along Village Creek.

Flash Flood in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 02:00:00 to 19-SEP-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE FLAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

More than 40 cars of a train derailed near the Mortar Creek crossing, due to a portion of the tracks being washed out from heavy rain.  A portion of CR-64 neaby was also washed out.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 17:50:00 to 19-SEP-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSSETA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing across the roadway in the Cusseta community.

Tornado in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 16-SEP-09 09:58:00 to 16-SEP-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMAX
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of Reed Road and Judge Avenue, where it removed a few shingles off of a home and peeled back the tin roof of an outbuilding. It continued north-northeastward across Old Henry Road, to the intersection of US-31 and Lomax Drive.  Eyewitnesses at this location photographed the tornado as it moved away.  A metal roof was totally lifted off of an outbuilding, with portions of this debris deposited nearly a half mile downstream.  Damage was
relatively minor and limited to a very narrow yet discernible path.  Peak winds were estimated between 60 and 70 mph.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 16-SEP-09 13:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least one road in downtown Montgomery had to be closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 16-SEP-09 14:00:00 to 16-SEP-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORD
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated around 40 mph blew down isolated trees on Tuskegee Circle, and Forrest Road, in the city of Gadsden.

Flash Flood in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 16-SEP-09 18:40:00 to 16-SEP-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE POSEY ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A car became stalled due to high water near Posey Field Airport near Haleyville, and water was flowing over CR-11, about a mile east of the Airport.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 16:30:00 to 17-SEP-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding described as major was reported on Ben Martin Drive, west of the Wellington community.  The underpinning was removed from several mobile homes in the area.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 18:00:00 to 17-SEP-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

About a foot of water was flowing over First Avenue West, near the Alabaster Public Library.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 18-SEP-09 18:45:00 to 18-SEP-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At least six inches of flowing water was reported in the Willow Brook Trailer Park.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 18-SEP-09 19:00:00 to 18-SEP-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All four lanes of US-278, east of Sulligent, had to be closed due to water flowing over them.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 18-SEP-09 19:00:00 to 18-SEP-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several streets in the city of Fayette, including the intersection of US-43 and AL-18, became impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 18-SEP-09 19:42:00 to 18-SEP-09 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous roads in the city of Jasper were covered with water and became temporarily impassable.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 18:15:00 to 17-SEP-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flood waters entered several homes in the Hillsboro Lane and Rocky Ridge Drive areas of Helena.

Flash Flood in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 01:00:00 to 19-SEP-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEATSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads around the city of Deatsville had to be closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 08:25:00 to 19-SEP-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKNEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Martin Road, and Red Barn Road, both had to closed due to water running over the roads.

Flash Flood in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 19-SEP-09 09:00:00 to 19-SEP-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads around Coosa County had to be closed due to water over them, including CR-119, CR-16, CR-112, and CR-37.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 18:25:00 to 17-SEP-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUMLEY CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One person was trapped in a home by flood waters, at the 1500 block pf Pratt Highway in Forestdale.

Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 19:17:00 to 17-SEP-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARGARET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on Main Street, near the Post Office, in Margaret.

Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 19:20:00 to 17-SEP-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported in portions of Odenville.  A car on Foreman Drive began to float in the flood waters.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 19:45:00 to 17-SEP-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was flowing over the road at the intersection of CR-52 and CR-17 in Helena.  At least a dozen vehicles became trapped and roads had to be closed at Joe Tucker Park, due to flood waters flowing over the spillway there.

Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 20:20:00 to 17-SEP-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARGARET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding, described as major, was reported in Argo, with almost a foot of water into some businesses on Main Street.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-SEP-09 23:25:00 to 18-SEP-09 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many streets in the city of Leeds had to be closed due to flooding.  Several cars became stranded in the flood waters.