A moist and unstable air mass lead to another afternoon of scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some of which were strong to severe.  Up to 3000 were without power temporarily in the Athens area as a result of the storms.  Very heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches in less than an hour resulting in significant ponding of water and isolated brief flash flooding.  Many of the storms produced frequent lightning as well sparking a few house fires.

Lightning in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 15:05:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH MILL
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning sparked a fire on a roof of a home on Pepper Road at Bab Daly Road.

Heavy Rain in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 15:32:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rain resulted in four to six inches of water covering the south bound lanes of Highway 31 in Athens.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 16:20:00 to 18-JUL-12 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRAL HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Roads 6 and 9 were covered with signficant water ponding and runoff.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 15:04:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down on County Road 15 north of Oakland.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 15:40:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on Highway 68.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 14:57:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two trees were knocked down onto power poles at Highway 99 and New Cut Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 18-JUL-12 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Portions of the roof were torn off of Athens Bible School.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 18-JUL-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding prompted the temporary closure of Hobbs Street on the campus of Athens State University after a foot of flood water accumulated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: O NEAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were knocked down in the Owens community.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and power lines were blown down at Carters Trailer Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 15:00:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A sign was blown down in the parking lot of a radio station in Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were knocked down in the Athens area.

Lightning in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 18-JUL-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE LACEYS SP
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning sparked a house fire in the attic of a home on Edwards Circle in Laceys Spring.  The house was a total loss according to firefighters.  Thankfully, no injuries occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 16:11:00 to 18-JUL-12 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARGERUM
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was knocked down on Riverton Rose Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 14:55:00 to 18-JUL-12 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were knocked down on north Jefferson street, Lucas Street, and onto a home at Crutcher Circle.  Power lines were knocked down on Elm Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 18-JUL-12 13:15:00 to 18-JUL-12 13:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURLEY
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power line was knocked down on Gurley Pike.