A mesoscale convective system (MCS) produced a large complex of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and flooding from heavy rainfall occurred with this system.  Also, lightning sparked a fire on the roof of an attic at a church in Falkville.

Lightning in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 12:45:00 to 01-MAY-09 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALKVILLE
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning sparked a fire in the roof and attic of First Faith Church in Falkville.  The fire caused damage to the roof and bell tower.   Smoke and water damage was reported inside the building as a result.  Volunteer firefighters responded to the blaze around 8 am.  One of the responding firefighters suffered an ankle injury after falling from a ladder while working the blaze.  Based on the response time and radar data, an estimated time of occurrence is reported here.

Strong Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:40:00 to 01-MAY-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down by non-thunderstorm winds along Red Bank Road near Flint City.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 17:04:00 to 01-MAY-09 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported south of Grant at a boat launch located on highway 431 near the exit to Grant/Cathedral Caverns.

Hail in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 18:49:00 to 01-MAY-09 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRINITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Half dollar size hail was reported in the Trinity area.

Hail in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 18:53:00 to 01-MAY-09 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRINITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail fell in the Trinity community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 19:58:00 to 01-MAY-09 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down near the intersection of Borden Road and Farm Supply Road.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 14:59:00 to 01-MAY-09 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail fell in the Green Hill community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:55:00 to 01-MAY-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER DALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Highway 67 and Cotaco Florette Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 16:35:00 to 01-MAY-09 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on White Elephant Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 17:20:00 to 01-MAY-09 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along Matt Morrow Road.

Lightning in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 17:00:00 to 01-MAY-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two homes were struck by lightning in the city of Madison. Some damage occurred at both locations.

Lightning in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 15:00:00 to 01-MAY-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a barn in the Wheeler Hills subdivision near Rogersville.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 14:59:00 to 01-MAY-09 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in the Green Hill community.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 16:25:00 to 01-MAY-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch hail was reported in the Woodville community.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 19:31:00 to 02-MAY-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from strong to severe thunderstorms caused closed numerous roads across the county. Water was even reported covering a portion of US Hwy 72 in the Rogersville community.

Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 22:00:00 to 02-MAY-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELER LAKE NORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding, especially in the western portion of the county.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:00:00 to 01-MAY-09 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLINT CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding was reported on US Highway 31 between Decatur and Hartselle near the Conoco station.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:35:00 to 02-MAY-09 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall from strong to severe thunderstorms caused locations between Nat Key Road and East Lacon Road to be covered with water.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:50:00 to 01-MAY-09 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHEAST SMITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from strong to severe thunderstorms caused water to cover CR 222, CR 434, CR 150 and CR 217 between Chalybeate Springs and Hillsboro.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:00:00 to 01-MAY-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall caused widespread flash flooding, especially in the western portion of the county.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 18:20:00 to 02-MAY-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms prompted several reports of flash flooding along AL Highway 20.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:43:00 to 01-MAY-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall from strong to severe thunderstorms caused water to cover the road at portions of New Cut Road.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 15:53:00 to 01-MAY-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEHEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains from thunderstorms caused water to cover the road at the intersection of CR 76 and CR 89.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 16:25:00 to 01-MAY-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains from thunderstorms caused water six inches deep to occur over Airport Road in southeast portions of Huntsville.

Flood in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:30:00 to 02-MAY-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding at Delano Park in Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 14:59:00 to 01-MAY-09 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees along county road 364 near Green Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 20:55:00 to 01-MAY-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed along CR 1528. Time was estimated from radar.