On Wednesday, July 24, a series of upper level disturbances in an active northwesterly flow pattern aided in thunderstorm development across north Alabama. A small cluster of storms tracked southeastward across east Alabama, producing sporadic wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 11:52:00 to 24-JUL-13 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWSITE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe trees were reported down across roadways near New Site.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 12:10:00 to 24-JUL-13 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRAMMEL XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were uprooted in the western portion of Chambers County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 12:45:00 to 24-JUL-13 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSSETA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were uprooted along the Interstate 85 corridor in Chambers County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 12:45:00 to 24-JUL-13 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPELIKA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were uprooted in several locations in and around Opelika.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 12:46:00 to 24-JUL-13 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were downed along Highway 29 near Beans Mill.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 11:55:00 to 24-JUL-13 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were uprooted in the Horseshoe Bend area. Other trees were also reported down across the eastern portion of Tallapoosa County, and several homes sustained damage from fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 12:27:00 to 24-JUL-13 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in the city of Lafayette, causing numerous power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 13:20:00 to 24-JUL-13 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were uprooted in locations south of Highway 80 in the Dixie Community, including along North Harrington Road and along Highway 169 near Boswell Road.

Flash Flood in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 17:45:00 to 24-JUL-13 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEOKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall in a short amount of time led to several inches of rain across the southern portion of Elmore County. One home in the Ten Cedar Estates community reported up to 12 inches of water inside the residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 24-JUL-13 11:59:00 to 24-JUL-13 11:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVISTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in several locations in Daviston.