A strong storm system brought record flooding along with severe thunderstorms that produced damaging winds and tornadoes to the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 12:30:00 to 29-APR-14 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTLER SPGS
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS survey team found evidence consistent with damaging macroburst winds from a severe thunderstorm that moved across the northwestern part of Butler County. Most of the damage occurred south of Highway 10 along South Shackelville Road...where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and there was minor to moderate damage noted to a few structures. A large tree fell into a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 12:35:00 to 29-APR-14 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS survey team found evidence consistent with microburst wind damage from a severe thunderstorm. The storm tracked to the east at 45 mph. Most of the damage was noted near Sirmon Road. A few trees  in saturated ground were uprooted...and some large branches were also snapped which caused moderate damage to a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 12:45:00 to 29-APR-14 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS survey team found evidence consistent with microburst wind damage from a severe thunderstorm. The storm tracked to the east at 45 mph. Most of the damage was located in the vicinity of the DOT along State Highway 185...where numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted and damage to several structures were noted...including the collapse of a storage outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 01:05:00 to 29-APR-14 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MOB)MOBILE BATES FL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph wind gust was measured by the ASOS station at the Mobile Regional Airport. Dime to nickel size hail was also observed at the NWS office.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 01:50:00 to 29-APR-14 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MOB)MOBILE BATES FL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Extremely heavy rain in a short period of time resulted in significant flash flooding issues across West Mobile, Midtown Mobile, and Downtown Mobile. The Mobile Regional Airport recorded 4.00 inches of rain between 2 am and 3 am. Most streets in downtown Mobile were flooded with police and fire vehicles stalled in the water. Flooding was also reported inside Springhill Hospital in Midtown Mobile with water entering into the operations rooms and the emergency room. Fast moving flood waters also affected several homes on and in the vicinity of Springhill Avenue. In West Mobile, 3 feet of water was reported at the Winn Dixie at Schillenger Road and Cottage Hill Road.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 14:45:00 to 29-APR-14 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERTZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water rising up the bumpers of cars was reported on Virginia Street near Ladd Peebles Stadium.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 19:44:00 to 30-APR-14 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARALAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ten to seventeen inches of rain fell across much of central and southern Mobile county. Most of that rain fell during the evening of April 29th through the early morning of April 30th. Widespread flash flooding was reported across central and southern Mobile county, including the city of Mobile. Numerous roads were closed due to being impassable and dozens of people had to be rescued from cars that drove into flooded areas. Massive sinkholes developed on Girby Street and on Dauphin Street at Mcgreror Street. Homes were flooded in a Theodore subdivision.

Lightning in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 23:25:00 to 28-APR-14 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVE HILL
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a house and started a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 23:05:00 to 28-APR-14 23:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees on Highway 154.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 22:40:00 to 28-APR-14 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees on Highway 84.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 15:50:00 to 30-APR-14 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPANISH FT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 27.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The southern half of Baldwin county experienced historic flooding the night of April 29th into the early morning of April 30th. Rain totals of 12 to 24 inches were reported, with the maximum rainfall occurring in a swath from Foley south to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, east to the Florida state line. The highest reported was 23.67 inches in Orange Beach via a CoCoRAHS observer. The Fish River at Silverhill crested at record high level of 23.18 feet. The Styx River at Elsanor experienced its second highest crest on record at 20.90 feet.
1400 homes and businesses experienced flooding and private property losses are estimated at $17 million with another $10 million estimated for infrastructure damage. Almost every road south of Highway 104 experienced flooding. Numerous roads were flooded between Highway 104 and just north of Interstate 10. The flooding resulted in extensive damage to numerous roads and bridges throughout the county. Emergency management officials reported having to rescue dozens of people from homes and vehicles due the rapid rise of the water. A significant portion of the bluff in Spanish Fort, along Patrician Drive, was washed away.
A 67 year old man was killed in Foley when his car was swept off Airport Drive by fast rising water from the adjacent Magnolia River.

Tornado in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 23:15:00 to 28-APR-14 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS survey team found damage consistent with a small...weak tornado over central Clarke County to the south-southeast of Grove Hill. Damage indicated that the tornado tracked northeast for approximately 500 yards. The damage initially began as a straight line wind event. The damage became more convergent...denoted by the downed and snapped tree pattern...indicating a brief tornado. The damage returned to a more linear non-tornadic pattern and the degree of damage gradually decreased across an additional two mile long path.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 21:50:00 to 28-APR-14 21:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILBERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down along with numerous tree limb debris on Highway 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 21:51:00 to 28-APR-14 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILBERTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph resulted in power outages and trees down in the Gilbertown and Barrytown areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 22:09:00 to 28-APR-14 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 22:09:00 to 28-APR-14 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLINGER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down on Highway 84.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 23:10:00 to 28-APR-14 23:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAGARVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down onto 2 vehicles on Ben Powell Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 23:35:00 to 28-APR-14 23:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEITH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds resulted in damage to campers and sheds at Maibens Lake. Numerous trees were blown down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 28-APR-14 23:55:00 to 28-APR-14 23:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down and power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 00:50:00 to 29-APR-14 00:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A porch was blown off of a residence and a tree was blown onto a police car. Many trees were reported down throughout the county.

Hail in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 29-APR-14 01:20:00 to 29-APR-14 01:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was observed by an off duty NWS employee. The hail resulted in some damage to vehicles.