The remnants of Hurricane Issac brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Central Alabama during the first week of September. Hurricane Issac made landfall along the southeastern Louisiana coast late Tuesday, August 28 and slowly tracked northwestward through Louisiana and Arkansas for several days before turning to the east. The remnant upper level trough associated with Issac crossed Alabama on Monday and Tuesday, September 3 and 4. Within a moist airmass (precipitable water values over 2.00 inches), clusters of thunderstorms trained across the same areas, resulting in flash flooding and wind damage on September 3. Although storm intensity and rainfall rates weakened overnight, thunderstorms continued to develop along a convergent boundary across west Central Alabama. After sunrise on September 4, storms re-intensified and flash flooding occurred at several locations which had rainfall for much of the night. As the upper level trough axis pushed into the area, the thunderstorm clusters shifted south of the area by midday.

Heavy Rain in LEE, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 14:25:00 to 03-SEP-12 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHS STATION
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Approximately 5 to 6 inches of standing water was reported over several roads in Smiths Station.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 16:30:00 to 03-SEP-12 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST END
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Three inches of flowing water was reported at Avenue U and Five Points West.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 18:20:00 to 03-SEP-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEDGEWORTH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Approximately a half dozen trees were reported down near the intersection of Highway 60 and Highway 14.

Flash Flood in HALE, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 18:25:00 to 03-SEP-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOGGLESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads north of Greensboro were closed due to over 6 inches of flowing water over the roadways. These roads include Highway 25, County Road 32, and County Road 85.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 20:12:00 to 03-SEP-12 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMETTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on County Road 3.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 20:00:00 to 03-SEP-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down across State Road 17, north of Reform.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 20:45:00 to 03-SEP-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNCANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

South Sandy Road at Highway 85 was closed due to water flowing over the roadway.

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 20:50:00 to 03-SEP-12 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 20:50:00 to 03-SEP-12 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down along Highway 82 in downtown Reform. One structure was also damaged in the area and a small aircraft was overturned inside a hangar in the airport.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 21:30:00 to 03-SEP-12 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELROD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rainfall fell for several hours in the Elrod community, leading to Park Road being washed out.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 16:00:00 to 03-SEP-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and powerlines were reported down in downtown Selma. At least five structures had minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 15:04:00 to 03-SEP-12 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIBERGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down at the intersection of Highway 5 and Country Road 16, north of Marion.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 04-SEP-12 06:00:00 to 04-SEP-12 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DEPOSIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall led to several roads becoming impassable, including County Road 37, County Road 79, and Knights Place Road.

Flash Flood in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 04-SEP-12 07:00:00 to 04-SEP-12 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in the Brent and Centerville area were impassable due to over 6 inches of flowing water completely covering the roadways. These roads included Highway 5 in Brent and Four Points; and Heritage Road, Park Drive and Patrige Drive in Centerville. Bibb Supply and Valley Foods suffered water damage due to the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 04-SEP-12 08:20:00 to 04-SEP-12 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A measured rainfall total of 9.64 inches fell in a few hours in Selma. Several roadways in Selma were impassable or washed out due to the excessive rainfall. Roadways that were completely washed out were County Road 403, County Road 412, County Road 428 and County Road 4. Estimated damage costs due to the roads being washed out was $728,514. Several structures sustained water damage, including Brantley Elementary School, Sherwin Williams, Rice Bank, and the Victor Nissan. Estimated property damage from structures was $365,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 20:10:00 to 03-SEP-12 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUTAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported down along Highway 7, just northeast of Eutaw.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 21:00:00 to 04-SEP-12 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Approximately 7 to 10 inches of water was reported covering Highway 82 in downtown Gordo. The bridges at 1st Avenue East and Ben Elmore Road were washed out. Also, twenty-five families had to be evacuated from their homes in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 03-SEP-12 14:13:00 to 03-SEP-12 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least 5 trees were reported down on Highway 69 south of Moundville.