A very moist and unstable environment was in place as a weak frontal boundary dropped southward toward northern Alabama.  Two waves of thunderstorms resulted, one during the early to mid afternoon and another during the late afternoon and early evening hours.  Isolated damaging winds were reported that downed trees and power lines.  Rainfall of 2 to 3.25 inches were observed in eastern Limestone and west central Madison Counties.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 17:00:00 to 09-JUL-10 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROVIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of flowing water was reported on the intersection of Nance Road and Capshaw Road.

Heavy Rain in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 17:15:00 to 09-JUL-10 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPSHAW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 3.25 inches was measured 3 miles northwest of Capshaw.  Most of the  rain fell in a 35 minute period during a severe thunderstorm.

Lightning in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 15:22:00 to 09-JUL-10 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was knocked down due to a lightning strike near Alabama Highway 20.

Lightning in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 15:24:00 to 09-JUL-10 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was struck by lightning on County Road 25.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 12:51:00 to 09-JUL-10 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEST EPPS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A power outage was reported at the intersection of Sam Thomas and Pine Grove Roads in Harvest.  Power was knocked out in the Magnolia Springs subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEST EPPS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large oak tree was knocked down near Jeff Road.  Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:35:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four large trees were knocked down near the intersection of Capshaw Road and Sam Thomas Road in Harvest on Blanca Drive.  The trees caused minor damage to a fence and home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:35:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEST EPPS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Sam Thomas Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 17:05:00 to 09-JUL-10 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down on John Wright Drive NW.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:40:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts up to 60 mph were estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 17:08:00 to 09-JUL-10 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down onto two pick-up trucks on near the intersection of Gallatin and Marsheutz Roads.  Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 17:00:00 to 09-JUL-10 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind damage knocked 2 trees down on top of a pickup truck at the intersection of Gallatin and Marsheutz. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:35:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was knocked down near  the Magnolia Springs subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:40:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down at the intersection of Balch Road and Bordeaux Lane.  Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:49:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEST EPPS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were knocked down along Old Railroad Bed Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:50:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH MILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were knocked down.  One tree landed on top of a mobile home off Bledsoe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-10 16:50:00 to 09-JUL-10 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were knocked down onto a home on McKinley Avenue.  Time was estimated by radar.