Thunderstorms developed in an unstable air mass ahead of an approaching cold front during the afternoon hours.  Most of the activity occurred east of interstate 65.  A miniature supercell produced a tornado near the Albertville Airport in Marshall County. Thunderstorm wind damage was also reported in Morgan and Cullman Counties.  Southern and western portions of Marshall county also received two to three inches of rainfall in a short time leading to minor flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 15:45:00 to 28-JUN-09 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHPOINT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near the intersection of High Point Road and Oneonta Cutoff Road west of Albertville.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 16:03:00 to 28-JUN-09 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOAZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused water to cover a bridge at Slab Creek southwest of Albertville.

Lightning in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 16:30:00 to 28-JUN-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION GROVE
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house was struck by lightning in the Union Grove community. No additional details are known.

Tornado in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 15:50:00 to 28-JUN-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE MUNI ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down 4 miles southwest of Albertville, just southwest of the Albertville airport. Damage was sporadic and generally light, with a few trees uprooted and weaker softwood trees snapped. Light damage was also noted to a barn roof along White Oak road.  Some damage also occurred to mature corn crops on the farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 16:00:00 to 28-JUN-09 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEEDMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were reported down in the Needmore community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 15:50:00 to 28-JUN-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Albertville AWOS reported a gust of 52 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 15:55:00 to 28-JUN-09 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near the intersection of Apple Grove Road and Wheeler Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 15:55:00 to 28-JUN-09 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near the intersection of Rescue Road and Walters Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 15:15:00 to 28-JUN-09 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong winds caused minor roof damage to a home in the Brushy Pond community.  The top of an apple tree at this location was also snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 15:44:00 to 28-JUN-09 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large trees, approximately 5 feet in diameter, were blown down onto Bethany road in the Horton community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-09 15:55:00 to 28-JUN-09 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near the intersection of Whitesville road and Niles road.