On Tuesday, July 23, several rounds of convection, aided by upper level impulses crossing the area in an active northwesterly flow pattern, affected Central Alabama through the day. The strongest and most organized of these was a mesoscale convective system (MCS) that moved into northwest Central Alabama during the late morning hours and push southeastward, producing damaging winds across much of the area. Heavy rainfall also caused isolated flash flooding in Blount County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 15:10:00 to 23-JUL-13 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOSADA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were downed in and around Coosada.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 23-JUL-13 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLASSEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were uprooted in and around Tallasee.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 15:30:00 to 23-JUL-13 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: REELTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down on Macedonia Road in Reeltown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 15:33:00 to 23-JUL-13 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were down near South Main Street, Lee Street and Elm Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 15:40:00 to 23-JUL-13 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALRED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were uprooted near Hephzibah.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:25:00 to 23-JUL-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An isolated thunderstorm followed closely by a squall line moved across Montgomery in short time. Very heavy rainfall of around one inch feel within 30 minutes, likely from the isolated thunderstorm. Water did not time to run off before the squall line moved across the area. This resulted in urban flooding with at least one location becoming impassable. East Ogden Ave near Norman Bridge Rd became impassable as water flowed across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 10:20:00 to 23-JUL-13 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DETROIT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were uprooted in northern Lamar County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 10:33:00 to 23-JUL-13 10:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was uprooted in the Twin Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 11:20:00 to 23-JUL-13 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were uprooted near the junction of Blue Ridge Cutoff and Highway 96.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 11:45:00 to 23-JUL-13 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL VLY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were uprooted along Highway 18 in Oakman.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 12:21:00 to 23-JUL-13 12:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were uprooted at the junction of Romulus Road and Highway 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 12:41:00 to 23-JUL-13 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN BROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One tree was uprooted and fell onto two cars in Mountain Brook.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 11:27:00 to 23-JUL-13 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANKSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were uprooted near Highway 18 in Bankston.

Flash Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 13:30:00 to 23-JUL-13 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 4 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time and led to flash flooding across western Blount County. Several roads became impassable due to flowing water.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:39:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: JORDAN LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were downed, with one tree causing damage to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:50:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Approximately 25 softwood trees were snapped or uprooted, and minor structural damage occurred to several homes from fallen trees. This damage was the result of a microburst, with maximum straight line winds up to 75 miles per hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 13:05:00 to 23-JUL-13 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were uprooted near Cahaba Beach Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 13:30:00 to 23-JUL-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEMOPOLIS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down near County Road 2 and Arcola Road, east of Demopolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 13:58:00 to 23-JUL-13 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were uprooted, along with downed powerlines in and around Selma. The Crown Chicken building sustained minor roof damage and several homes were damaged due to fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:05:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONITA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were uprooted near the Jones community.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:10:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUTAUGAVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down along Highway 14 and County Road 45, just west of Autaugaville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:20:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNOWDOUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was uprooted in Snowdoun.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:39:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBBS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were uprooted near Harris Road and Politic Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:40:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBINSON SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down across portions of Millbrook, including several trees down along Highway 143, Ingram Road, and Myrick Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were uprooted near Lighthouse Road and Narrow Loop.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 23-JUL-13 14:50:00 to 23-JUL-13 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WETUMPKA
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Trees and powerlines were reported down in and around the Wetumpka and Elmore areas.