A tropical depression developed in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, September 1 and strengthened as it remained nearly stationary becoming Tropical Storm Lee Friday afternoon, September 2. Tropical Storm Lee slowly moved northward toward the central Louisiana coast, eventually making landfall Sunday, September 4 near Vermillion Bay, LA, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 45 mph. Rain bands spread northward into Central Alabama Saturday afternoon, September 3, skirting the southwest corner of the area for approximately 6 hours before pushing further north across west Central Alabama. Moderate to heavy rainfall finally moved into other portions of the area overnight and continued through Sunday, September 4. Lee was downgraded to an extratropical cyclone early Monday morning, September 5. As the remnants of Lee interacted with an approaching cold front, heavy rainfall and gusty winds continued to affect Central Alabama through late Monday evening, September 7.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee brought beneficial rainfall to Central Alabama over several days. However, an extended period of heavy rainfall led to significant flash flooding across portions of north Central Alabama, including the Birmingham metro area. First Responders across the Birmingham area conducted at least 30 water rescues as heavy rainfall caused widespread urban flooding and area creeks to rise out their banks, flooding nearby streets and neighborhoods. In addition, two tornadoes touched down and strong gradient winds caused widespread damage across many counties.
An area of maximum rainfall stretched from southwest to northeast along and north of the Interstate 59 corridor, with more than 8 inches of event total rainfall in many locations. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport set a new record for maximum daily rainfall with 7.11 inches on Monday, September 5. The previous record was 2.1 inches set in 1949. Longtime COOP Observer in Pinson Alabama, James B. Price, has been taking observations since January 1, 1951. The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee set a new record daily maximum rainfall of 8.94 inches on Monday, September 5 in Pinson. The previous record for September 5 was 1.2 inches set in 1968. Also, the 8.94 inches on September 5, 2011 breaks the all time record of rainfall received on any calendar day in Pinson. The previous record was 6.85 inches set on March 19, 1970.

Tornado in HALE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 11:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOGGLESVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF0 tornado, associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, with estimated peak winds of 70 MPH touched down approximately 8 miles northeast of Greensboro, near the intersection of County Road 32 and County Road 51. The tornado moved north-northeast, parallel to Alabama Highway 25, and lifted just north of Starling Rd. The tornado snapped off or uprooted several trees. The downed trees caused roof damage to a house and a small storage barn. The metal roof panels of another outbuilding were torn off.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 07:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERNBANK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused flash flooding across southern Lamar County, resulting in numerous road closures in Millport and the surrounding areas.

Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 13:30:00 to 07-SEP-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERNBANK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee led to flash flooding across portions of southern Lamar County Monday, September 5. Several roads in and around Millport remained closed through the following Wednesday morning due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 09:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in flash flooding in Reform, where up to six inches of water was reported to be flowing across many streets.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 09:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded across Pickens county as a result of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Portions of Luther Coleman Rd and Cummings Rd, southwest of Carrollton, were washed out.

Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 15:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roads were flooded, or washed out, and remained closed through Tuesday morning, September 6.

Strong Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 20:57:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A light pole was knocked down along Selma Highway at Doster Street in Prattville. This was a result of strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 10:36:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORES BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in flash flooding across much of Tuscaloosa county and road closures, including numerous roads in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:30:00 to 07-SEP-11 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORES BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee led to widespread flash flooding and numerous road closures across Tuscaloosa county. Flood waters remained high and roads closed until Wednesday morning, September 7.

Flash Flood in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 11:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST GREENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of County Road 117 were closed for several hours as a result of flash flooding due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 12:23:00 to 05-SEP-11 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

At least three inches of water was reported across all lanes of Morgan Road near Alabama Highway 150. This was a result of heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 18:45:00 to 06-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTAVIA HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in flash flooding across much of Jefferson County. Water levels of several area creeks remained higher than bank full and numerous roads remained close through early Tuesday morning, September 6.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 07:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused flash flooding across southern Lamar County, resulting in numerous road closures in Vernon and the surrounding areas.

Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 13:30:00 to 07-SEP-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee led to flash flooding across portions of southern Lamar County Monday, September 5. Several roads in and around Vernon remained closed through the following Wednesday morning due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 09:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded across Pickens county as a result of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Numerous streets and parking lots in Aliceville were flooded. Residents of one home had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 13:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, Alabama Highway 69 in Oakman was temporarily impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 13:45:00 to 05-SEP-11 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, Hunting Club Rd near Oakman was washed out.

Debris Flow in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 13:45:00 to 05-SEP-11 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to persistent, heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, a mudslide occurred along River Rd, northeast of Cordova. The road was closed until the debris could be removed.  River Rd and the surrounding area sustained extensive damage from two tornadoes on April 27, 2011, which striped the land of most of the vegetation.

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 16:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several intersections and roads in the city of Gadsden flooded, included streets near Gadsden State Community College.

Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 15:00:00 to 06-SEP-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roads and parking lots remained flooded. Waters receded and roads were reopened by Tuesday morning, September 6.

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVALEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roadways and yards were flooded with several feet of water in the city of Attalla.

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 16:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roads in and around Walnut Grove were closed due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 16:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEENER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, portions of Keener Gap Rd were closed due to flood waters.

Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 22:30:00 to 07-SEP-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, portions of Dee Nix Rd and Buzzard Rock Rd, south of Altoona flooded and remained closed through Wednesday morning, September 7.

Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 22:30:00 to 07-SEP-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, several roads in and around Walnut Grove were closed due to flood waters, and remained closed through Wednesday morning, September 7.

Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 22:30:00 to 07-SEP-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEENER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, portions of Keener Gap Rd were closed due to flood waters, and remained closed through Wednesday morning, September 7.

Strong Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 21:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were knocked down across Macon County as a result of gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Strong Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 15:10:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were knocked down as a result of gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, temporarily blocking Alabama Highway 39 near Clinton.

Heavy Rain in MACON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 13:56:00 to 05-SEP-11 13:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DAVIS
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A period of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused the roof of a mobile home to partially cave in, causing water damage to half of the mobile home.

Flash Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 14:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in eight inches of water flowing over Highway 160 in Hayden. The bridges on Acton Bend Circle were also  reported underwater.

Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 20:30:00 to 06-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in eight inches of water flowing over Highway 160 in Hayden. The bridges on Acton Bend Circle were also reported underwater. Several roads remained closed through Tuesday morning, September 6th.

Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 20:30:00 to 06-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several roads to become flooded, including several roads along the Interstate 65 corridor. Roads remained closed through Tuesday morning, September 6th.

Heavy Rain in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER WALKER CO ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a leaky roof at an apartment complex to collapse, resulting in one injury. Eight families were evacuated.

Strong Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 09:37:00 to 05-SEP-11 09:37:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee led to trees being blown  down along County Road 29, south of Highway 80.

Strong Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 10:07:00 to 05-SEP-11 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked trees and powerlines down in several locations across Opelika, including a tree blown onto a house on First Avenue.

Strong Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 10:25:00 to 05-SEP-11 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in multiple trees being blown down across Fayette County, including trees blown onto Highway 102 between mile marker 16 and 17 and Highway 44 near Key Road.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 12:45:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOLOMITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extensive flash flooding occurred across Jefferson County as a result of heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Heavy rainfall caused Five Mile Creek to exceed bankfull, flooding Highway 79 in Tarrant, Five Mile Creek Rd near Fultondale, where a motorist was stranded, and many other surrounding roads. Numerous roads in downtown Birmingham were flooded, including the Interstate 65/Interstate 20 ramp, where 10 inches of water was covering the roadway, and Tallapoosa St at Interstate 20. Village Creek rose to 14.57 feet, flooding the surrounding area. This was the second highest crest at Village Creek in recorded history. Valley Creek also rose out of its bank and to a level of approximately 17.89 feet, flooding the surrounding area. Several roads were flooded in McCalla and Bessemer, including 9th Ave at Alabama Highway 150 where nine inches of water was flowing across the road. Several roads were flooded in Hueytown, where motorists were stranded. In Vestavia, US Highway 31 was flooded and at least two feet of water was reported in the Vestavia Hills Bowling Alley parking lot. There were a total of 30 water rescues in the Birmingham metro area as a result of the flooding. Approximately three dozen homes, most in the Bessemer, Ensley, and Hueytown areas, sustained damage as water entered the homes.

Strong Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 14:36:00 to 05-SEP-11 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a large tree limb to fall on a mobile home, causing minor roof damage. This mobile home was located on Langford Way in Prattville.

Strong Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 14:41:00 to 05-SEP-11 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused two dozen shingles to blow off of a roof on Wright Road near the community of Intercourse.

Strong Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 15:18:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a tree and several powerlines to fall across Pierce Chapel Road at Central Plank Road in Santuck.

Strong Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 15:50:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several trees to fall down in Coker.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 15:58:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several trees to fall in and around Center Point.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 16:01:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several trees to fall in and around Tarrant.

Strong Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were reported down across Cherokee County as the result of gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. One tree was reported on a house on Sand Rock Avenue.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:03:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down in Crestwood, Mountain Brook, and Irondale as a result of gradients winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Strong Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:13:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down in Sumter County as a result of gradients winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Strong Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:18:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in several trees falling in northern Cherokee County, in locations such as Sand Rock, Little River, and Starling Gap. Several hardwoods also fell on a home in Gaylesville.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:18:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in several trees falling along Walker Road and Hill Road in Bessemer.

Strong Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:19:00 to 05-SEP-11 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down along Alabama Highway 63 and on East Cotton Road in Eclectic, as a result of gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Strong Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 18:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree damage occurred across Pickens County as a result of strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Falling trees blocked roadways and knocked down powerlines.

Strong Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 18:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in a tree falling on a house on Alabama Highway 9 in Cedar Bluff.

Strong Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 20:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in trees falling across roadways in the Hollins community.

Strong Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 21:15:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in a tree falling across County Road 40 West near County Road 59.

Strong Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 21:15:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in a tree falling across Highway 82 West in the Booth area.

High Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 18:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down across the county including the cities of Montevallo, Helena, Alabaster, and Chelsea. This was a result of gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 17:45:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in widespread tree damage and power outages across Jefferson County. Several trees were reported down in Vestavia, with one tree falling on a home in the Badham Drive Area. Trees and powerlines were blown down along Overton Rd near U.S. Highway 280. Several trees were reported down in Center Point.

Strong Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 11:15:00 to 05-SEP-11 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down numerous trees across Perry County.

Strong Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 12:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down numerous trees across Pickens County, including trees blocking roadways in Aliceville and Reform.

Flash Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 14:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a grocery store to become flooded in Oneonta.

Flash Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 14:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused several roads along the Interstate 65 corridor to become flooded and impassable.

Strong Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 15:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down across Hale County as a result of gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Three manufactured homes were also destroyed by trees that fell on them, leading to one injury in one of the homes.

Strong Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 16:01:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down numerous trees across Blount County, including trees which fell across Interstate 65, Highway 160, Ricetown Road, and Acton Bend Road near Hayden.

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 16:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee, portions of Dee Nix Rd and Buzzard Rock Rd, south of Altoona, flooded.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 16:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down several trees in the Bluff Park and Patton Chapel areas.

Tornado in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 04-SEP-11 14:50:00 to 04-SEP-11 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINBOW CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado, associated with Tropical Storm Lee, with estimated peak winds of 80 MPH touched down in Rainbow City.  After touching down near Hill St, the tornado took a turn to the northwest, crossing U.S. Highway 411 west of Bland St. The tornado turn back to the north and lifted near Irene St., west of Alabama Highway 77. Ten to 15 pine trees were snapped and a few hardwood trees were uprooted. Several HVAC units were blown off the roof of Rainbow City Hall on U.S. Highway 411 and minor structural damage occurred at the Spring Lake Lodge Apartments.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 16:34:00 to 05-SEP-11 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Gradient winds associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee knocked down several trees in Homewood.

High Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 18:27:00 to 05-SEP-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradients winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in numerous reports of trees falling across Talladega County, including in the cities of Talladega and Childersburg.

High Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 18:20:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradients winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in numerous reports of trees and powerlines down across St. Clair County, including in Ashville and Springville. Many trees were blocking roadways.

Strong Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 19:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong gradient winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee resulted in widespread tree damage across Etowah County. Several structures were damage as a result of falling trees in and around Gadsden, causing 2 injuries.

Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 05-SEP-11 20:30:00 to 06-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused a grocery store to become flooded in Oneonta. Several other roads remained closed through Tuesday morning, September 6th.