A line of thunderstorms moved through the state of Alabama on the morning of March 9th. Along with heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding in areas, these storms produced strong winds causing tree and structure damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 02:55:00 to 09-MAR-11 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Scattered trees and powerlines were downed in Uniontown.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 04:46:00 to 09-MAR-11 04:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERSIMMON GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A few trees were blown down in extreme southeastern Sumter County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:04:00 to 09-MAR-11 06:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree fell through the roof of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 10:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARENTUM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Sporadic wind damage occurred from near Spring Hill to near Hamilton Crossroads. Several trees and powerlines were downed and minor structure damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 10:21:00 to 09-MAR-11 10:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 04:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two feet of water was reported across Highway 96 just west of Millport.

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GADSDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads flooded in the city of Gadsden, including 11th Street, 6th Street, Furman Road, and College Parkway.

Flash Flood in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:28:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLSOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several Roads were closed due to flooding in Marion. Four homes were also flooded.

Flash Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:17:00 to 09-MAR-11 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least 6 roads were closed due to flooding in Jasper.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets were flooding in they Fayette area.

Flash Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:32:00 to 09-MAR-11 08:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 118 and Dogtown Road were closed due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:38:00 to 09-MAR-11 08:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Interstate 59 northbound lanes closed at 31st street due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHALKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Part of Sweeney Hollow Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:15:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOSA PINES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Swift water was reported over the roadway along Renfro and Plant Roads, just west of Talladega.

Flash Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:15:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A resident reported water in their home on 8th Avenue SW.

Flash Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:31:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYCAMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Six inches of water was covering a 100 foot section of Main Street in the town of Sycamore.

Flash Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:20:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTABOGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported on Highway 78 North in Eastaboga near Mudd Street.

Flash Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:15:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported across multiple roads across the county, causing the roads to be closed.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:00:00 to 09-MAR-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mobile home was flooded on highway 9 as a result of flash flooding. Post Oak Road was also flooded.

Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 11:45:00 to 10-MAR-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KYMULGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

What began as flash flooding, resulted in long term flooding across a part of Talladega County during the morning of May 9th. Several Roads were closed in the southern part of the County, with the hardest hit areas being Childersburg and Alpine. In addition to flowing water covering roadways, several mobile homes and wood frame homes had 3 to 5 feet of flowing water as well. Two roads were closed the following day.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 08:10:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three feet of water was reported on Rock Springs Road.

Flash Flood in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:35:00 to 09-MAR-11 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTREVILLE FOX ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

US Highway 82 from State Route 219 to State Route 6 was closed due to flooding. Stallings Road was also closed.

Lightning in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATTMONT
Property damage: 22.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house on Pine Crest Street in Prattville was damaged after it was struck by lightning.

Lightning in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:05:00 to 09-MAR-11 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house on Hwy 31 N in Pine Level was damaged after it was struck by lightning.

Flash Flood in HALE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

As a result of heavy rainfall, 8 homes in the Moundville area were flooded. Three of these homes were on Lock 9 Road and 5 of these homes were in the Old Lock 5 area.

Flash Flood in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEOGUFKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 56 and County Road 16 were flooded on Weogufka Creek.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The intersection of CR 115 and CR 21 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAUNSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Route 28 was closed from US Highway 80 to Lindon because of flooding.

Lightning in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 07:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a house, causing a fire and leaving minor structure damage.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 06:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TCL)TUSCALOOSA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several Roads in Tuscaloosa county were closed due to flooding; including Cypress Creek Road, Commerce Dr., Riverbend Road, and Maxwell Loop Road North.

Flash Flood in HALE, ALABAMA
From 09-MAR-11 05:30:00 to 09-MAR-11 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over one foot of water was reported across County Road 19, County Road 4, and Batesmill Road in Greensboro. As a result, multiple minor traffic accidents occurred.