A strong storm system brought flooding rainfall across much of northern Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.  Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were common, with some areas receiving 5 to 7 inches.  This produced widespread and extensive flash flooding and river/creek flooding, particularly in Morgan, Madison, and Jackson counties.
A strong low level jet and some instability also set the stage for damaging thunderstorm winds.  Wind gusts up to 70 mph occurred in portions of  Madison and DeKalb counties.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 19:15:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEHAMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of rainfall caused some minor flooding on County Line Road in eastern portions of the county.

Flash Flood in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:10:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORETTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall between 2 and 5 inches of rainfall fell and produced flash flooding which closed a portion of CR 233.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 20:30:00 to 08-DEC-09 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to six inches of rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across much of the county.  Particularly hard hit were the Huntsville, Farley, and Madison communities.

Flash Flood in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:10:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rainfall produced flash flooding which closed a portion of CR 1140.

Flash Flood in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:10:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall between 2 and 4 inches caused a bridge along CR 565 to be closed.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 23:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall between 2 and 5 inches fell producing widespread flash flooding across central and southeastern portions of the county. Several roads were flooded, closed, or washed out including:  CR 386, CR 39, Logan Street, Jordan Street, CR 27, and CR 52. Particularly hard hit locations included Fort Payne and Mentone.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on CR 852.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around the city of Scottsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 23:15:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARONA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.  Several roofs were also blown off structures as well. Particularly hard hit were the Fort Payne, Mentone, and Sylvania communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 21:45:00 to 08-DEC-09 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKYLINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Alabama Highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORETTO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on CR 272.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a powerline on county road 864.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on CR 127.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 21:55:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVISTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along CR 67 near Langston.

Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 21:27:00 to 09-DEC-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUCHER FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Runoff from heavy rainfall caused Aldridge Creek and the Flint River near Brownsboro to climb to or above flood stage.  This produced flooding in eastern/southern portions of Huntsville.  At one time, up to 4 feet of water was reported over Hobbs Road and water was also entered the basement of a residence along Hickory Hill Road in southeastern portions of Huntsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEAT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down across CR 925.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRADE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree were blown down across the road across CR 940.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across CR 985.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power lines were blown down at the intersection of Bolte road and Hart Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANCEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across much of the Hanceville community.  Streets affected included:  Blountsville Street, Edmonson Road, CR 544 Center Hill Road, Short Street, and Alabama Avenue NE.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 23:55:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall between two and five inches caused flooding on CR 183 and at the intersection of CR 8 and CR 215.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 23:55:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAINT ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported over both lanes of Highway 72 near the Jackson and Madison county border.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many trees were blown down on CR 129.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across CR 225.

Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 22:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 7.12 inches of rain fell in Hartselle as reported by a CoCoRahs observer.   Resulting runoff produced extensive stream and creek flooding in the Hartselle community.  In many locations in the downtown area, water of 2 to 4 feet in depth was reported inundating businesses.  Several roads were washed out in the Hartselle area, including Rice Road, Celia Drive, Rustic Lane, and a public street near Westwood Drive. Eighty tons of rocks were used to repair one lane on Celia Drive.
Many roads were washed out near area streams, creeks and some river branches. Over 1 million dollars worth of damage was estimated to have occurred by city officials. Also, in the Somerville area, flooding closed roads.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 20:40:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of rainfall produced caused some roads to be closed across central Limestone county.  Some of the roads closed included:  Wooley Spring road, Norris Mill road, Line road, and Cowford road. Other roads affected included:  Parker, Bethel, Meyers, Seven Mile Post, and Capshaw road.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRINITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to six inches of rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across Morgan county and closed numerous roads across the county. Especially hard hit were areas along a line from Massey to Hartselle to Lacey Springs.  Isolated higher amounts occurred in the extreme southwestern portions of the county.
Extensive flash flooding occurred in the Hartselle community, pushed into area businesses and home in the downtown area. Several roads were damaged and closed across the county. Some roads affected included: Rice Road, Celia Drive, Rustic Lane, and a public street near Westwood Drive.
At least one water rescue was needed in the Somerville community, where a car was swept off Gum Springs Road. Conditions were so extreme that even the rescue squad had a hard time bringing the man in the car to safety.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELER DAM VILLAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread rainfall between 3 and 5 inches (with isolated higher amounts around 6 inches near the Speake community) produced widespread flooding across Lawrence county.  Particularly hit was the Speake community and portions of extreme southeastern Lawrence county.  Roads affected included:  CR 214, CR 301, CR 87, and CR 72, Alabama highway 157 near Wiggins Grocery. To or three residences on Lawrence county 203 were evacuated because of rising water.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 20:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rainfall closed several roads in eastern portions of Lauderdale county.  Roads closed included:  CR 534, CR 156, CR 502, CR 96, and portions of Turner Lindsey road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY POND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across CR 695.