An upper level shortwave moving east across the Gulf coast states encountered an unstable airmass with fairly high delta thetae values favorable for downbursts. Several areas of tree and power line damage occurred.  Low level wind shear was also maximized in southeast Alabama, contributing to a rare summer EF1 tornado in Geneva county spawned from a supercell thunderstorm.

Tornado in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUN-12 10:11:00 to 10-JUN-12 10:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA MUNICIPAL ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

It is believed that the damage path from this tornado was nearly continuous from where the tornado first touched down near Niva Drive-In Road and Highway 27, to where it dissipated just north of the Geneva County border east of Chancellor. The bulk of the damage caused by this tornado was in the EF0 range. However, the most significant damage seems to have occurred in the vicinity of County road 99 and Buck Vaughn Road. Damage in and near this location is consistent with EF1.

Funnel Cloud in DALE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUN-12 10:48:00 to 10-JUN-12 10:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALEVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a funnel cloud over Daleville moving northeast.  This was the same storm that spawned an EF1 tornado in Geneva county.

Heavy Rain in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 09-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 10-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUNOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A 24 hour total of 3.24 inches was measured along the Choctawhatchee River at Geneva Highway 52 at river gauge site GNVA1.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUN-12 12:10:00 to 10-JUN-12 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Enterprise.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUN-12 12:20:00 to 10-JUN-12 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARLEY MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down and a fence was damaged.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 10-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 10-JUN-12 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down county wide.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 10:30:00 to 11-JUN-12 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A single tree was blown down on Martin Street in Ozark with no other wind damage reported in the area.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 10-JUN-12 13:15:00 to 10-JUN-12 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on State Highway 10 West northwest of Abbeville.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 12:12:00 to 11-JUN-12 12:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 12:12:00 to 11-JUN-12 12:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down and blocking the road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 12:20:00 to 11-JUN-12 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down around Ashford.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Heavy Rain in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 09-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 10-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A coop observer at Geneva reported a 24 hour rain total of 3.75 inches.

Tornado in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUN-12 10:33:00 to 10-JUN-12 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOL SPRINGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This is a continuation of the Geneva county tornado.  This tornado was seen near the Geneva/Coffee county line by a retired police officer before dissipating.  No damage was reported in Coffee county.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 10-JUN-12 10:30:00 to 10-JUN-12 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRAL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Highway 27 South and County Road 723.  Monetary damage was estimated.