A deepening storm system, and the associated cold front that swept across Alabama, brought widespread showers and thunderstorms to the state.  Several storms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding, along with damaging winds.  Even away from the thunderstorms, gusty gradient winds affected a large portion of Central Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:03:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down near exit 219 on Interstate 65, near Jemison, including some that were blown onto the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:06:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLESVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust of 75 mph was measured by unknown measuring equipment near Maplesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 02:20:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the southeastern part of Randolph County.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 21:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds blew down isolated trees at several locations around the Birmingham metro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:30:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down on 4th Street, in Pleasant Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 23:08:00 to 08-DEC-09 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: REMLAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down on Pine Mountain Road, near the Remlap community.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 23:50:00 to 08-DEC-09 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUTAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were blown down in and around the city of Eutaw.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 00:14:00 to 09-DEC-09 00:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULGA MINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down in the Shady Grove community.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 00:25:00 to 09-DEC-09 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in and around the city the Greensboro. One tree landed on a home and briefly trapped the occupant inside. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:20:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON GRAGG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down on Temple Road, in the city of Clanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:40:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near the Clay/Coosa county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEDOWEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down near the intersection of CR-129 and AL-48, near Wedowee.

Heavy Rain in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLACAUGA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported on Betsy Ross lane, in Sylacauga.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 17:15:00 to 08-DEC-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOKES BLUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down on Bachelors Chapel Road, in the Hokes Bluff area.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 20:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in the city of Vernon had to be closed due to flooding, including AL-17 and AL-18.  Water eventually reached car hood level on a portion of AL-17. An apartment complex on AL-18 became flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:01:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down on roads just north of Lake Lurleen State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:05:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUHL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on Sipsey Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:28:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOLOMITE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down on Forest Road, in Hueytown.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:25:00 to 08-DEC-09 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A few trees were blown down in and around the city of Berry.

Flash Flood in MARION, ALABAMA
From 08-DEC-09 22:30:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEXAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county, state, and US highways became flooded across Marion County, including CR-61, US-43, CR-11, US-78, and CR-52. Taylor Road in the city of Guin, and Providence Street in the city of Winfield, were also flooded.

Strong Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong gradient winds caused a gas station awning to tip over, on  Blue Mountain Road in Anniston.

Heavy Rain in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BON AIR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported on Magnolia Street, in Childersburg.