Scattered strong to severe pulse storms developed along an outflow boundary just north of the Tennessee River during peak daytime heating.  These storm produced scattered reports of wind damage, isolated flash flooding and one lightning injury.
A severe microburst on the east side of Athens heavily damaged a gas station and nearly uprooted some trees as well.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 14:03:00 to 26-JUL-10 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANDS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported near Shiloh.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 13:50:00 to 26-JUL-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FYFFE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds damaged a barn near Fyffe.

Lightning in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 14:15:00 to 26-JUL-10 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One female was struck and injured by lightning while on Highway 31 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 15:00:00 to 26-JUL-10 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down from Watefront to Preston Island along highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 15:20:00 to 26-JUL-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISHER XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on McCurdy Loop. Powerlines were also reported down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 14:20:00 to 26-JUL-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT PAYNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Alabama Avenue. Power lines were also knocked down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 18:10:00 to 26-JUL-10 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across the town of Halltown.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 16:00:00 to 26-JUL-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT PAYNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flooding occurred at the intersection of Jordan Road and highway 35.

Flash Flood in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 16:00:00 to 26-JUL-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT PAYNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flooding occurred at the intersection of highway 11 and 35.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 14:05:00 to 26-JUL-10 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A gas station suffered heavy roof damage.  In the vicinity, some trees were nearly uprooted and other large tree limbs were knocked down.  There was also minor damage to homes and other small structures.

Heavy Rain in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 26-JUL-10 12:30:00 to 26-JUL-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorms produced 3.15 inches of rainfall in 2.5 hours in portions of Athens.