Within northwesterly flow, a mesoscale convective system (MCS) developed to the northwest of Alabama and tracked into northwest central Alabama during the evening hours on Monday, June 11. As the complex moved southeastward, it produced widespread damage across northwestern portions of the area , the Birmingham metropolitan area, and as far south as Elmore county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:23:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABASTER SHELBY ARP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two hangers at the Shelby County Airport were destroyed by high winds associated with a squall line. The extent of the damage was likely due to the funneling effects of the winds through the hanger structures. In addition, many planes (small, single engine planes) were damaged or destroyed; some as a result of the collapsing hanger. Monetary losses of the airport structures equaled $450,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:08:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down between Sulligent and Detroit.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:15:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were downed in Hamilton. Winds were measured to be 61 mph by the local T.V. station.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:32:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed and fell on a home on 4th Avenue. Multiple trees and power lines were reported downed across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:41:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were reported down along Highway 107.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:48:00 to 11-JUN-12 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down in the Eldridge area.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:12:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A wheat field along Dead Hollow Road South suffered damage due to the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:12:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANKSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down along County Road 26, near the intersection with State Highway 43.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:15:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER WALKER CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down in Jasper.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:28:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous pine trees were downed across the northern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:33:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed on Mount Olive Road near Highway 82, as well as trees and power lines down on Honeycutt Drive at Highway 71.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:37:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLT JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on Union Chapel Road in Northport.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:39:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down along Cripple Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:42:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEN VINES GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down, blocking Highway 269 at Shady Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:48:00 to 11-JUN-12 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported down across the town of Moundville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:00:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were down, blocking roads in Pleasant Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:05:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPAULDING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were reported down on Eastern Valley Road, as well as along Alliance Road and Taylor's Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:03:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENSLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were downed in Ensley, along 19th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:06:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down across the county, with some roadways blocked by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:04:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down along the western portion of the county, along Interstate 65 near Warrior and Hayden.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:10:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on a house on 15th Street SW.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:38:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILOAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was reported down on County Road 16 at Larkin Road in the Ward community.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:34:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED GAP JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 19:38:00 to 11-JUN-12 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNAVANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down on Highway 119 at Forest Drive in Leeds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 20:06:00 to 11-JUN-12 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were downed across the town of Maplesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 20:14:00 to 11-JUN-12 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIGNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were downed across the city of Sylacauga.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 20:28:00 to 11-JUN-12 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A church and a house suffered minor roof damage due to high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 21:50:00 to 11-JUN-12 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A couple of trees were reported down at the Fort Toulouse National Historic Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 21:08:00 to 11-JUN-12 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECLECTIC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down blocking Highway 63 in Eclectic.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 17:35:00 to 11-JUN-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water over Highways 278 and 17 led to roads being closed.

Flash Flood in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 18:20:00 to 11-JUN-12 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The section of Highway 195 in front of the Walmart in Haleyville had 6 inches of flowing water. Other local roads in the area also had water across them.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-JUN-12 20:00:00 to 11-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 25 in Harpersville was made impassible due to flowing water.