A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the region on April 19th, bringing with it tornadoes, straight line wind damage, and significant flash flooding across portions of southeast Alabama.

Tornado in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:46:00 to 19-APR-15 07:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPPS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short EF1 tornado track was surveyed just southwest of Abbeville, AL with max winds estimated at 110 mph.  Eight railroad cars were flipped off their tracks along Alabama Highway 173 just south of a pulpwood plant.  Otherwise, damage was confined to trees on the remainder of the path.  A media article reported that it would cost around $1 million to turn the railroad cars upright again.

Flash Flood in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 09:30:00 to 19-APR-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHY STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was covering the road near the intersection of Highway 173 and 27.

Flash Flood in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 10:00:00 to 19-APR-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding occurred in Abbeville with a picture on social media of water surrounding a house.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:12:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Walker Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEAN CHURCH RD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Portions of Highway 34 were flooded.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported near the intersection of Deese and Camilla Road.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Portions of Dogwood Circle were flooded.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALE COUNTY LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Portions of Country Club Drive were flooded.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The intersection of County Road 50 and Jernigan Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding occurred along portions of Matthews Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:40:00 to 19-APR-15 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEE SPRINGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large trees were blown down in the Coffee Springs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:42:00 to 19-APR-15 07:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Antler Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:55:00 to 19-APR-15 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALE COUNTY LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Myrtle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:57:00 to 19-APR-15 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines were blown down around Abbeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:57:00 to 19-APR-15 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines were blown down around Abbeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:00:00 to 19-APR-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Deese Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:00:00 to 19-APR-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEAN CHURCH RD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Logan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:00:00 to 19-APR-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALE COUNTY LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Pebble Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:15:00 to 19-APR-15 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees and power lines were blown down along County Road 47 in Shorterville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:54:00 to 19-APR-15 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADRID
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down near Highway 231 south near the state line.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 09:07:00 to 19-APR-15 09:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down along Bodiford Road near Pansey.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:58:00 to 19-APR-15 08:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Cottonwood area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 09:02:00 to 19-APR-15 09:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down at South Rocky Creek Road and Womack Road.

Tornado in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:50:00 to 19-APR-15 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADRID
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the long track tornado that started in Jackson county, FL.  Along the Houston county portion the track, numerous trees and power lines were blown down.  One home in the Cottonwood area was damaged by a tree falling on the structure.  In the Pansey area, a large metal outbuilding was destroyed with some of the debris removed from the foundation.  The damage path began to widen at this point while approaching the Chattahoochee River and entering Early county, GA.  The Alabama portion of the tornado track was rated EF1.

Flash Flood in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:42:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Around a dozen streets were flooded in Enterprise.  There was one water rescue of an SUV that stalled in high water.  More than a foot of water entered the downtown fire station requiring sandbags and moving furniture.  Flash flooding also occurred along a creek along Dixie Drive.  Water entered some homes and some residents were evacuated briefly in that area.  Damage was estimated.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWE ARMY HELIPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 513 was washed out at Merriweather Road.  Damage was estimated.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAMON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mose Ware Road near Faust Avenue was washed out with a large sinkhole.  Damage was estimated.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:45:00 to 19-APR-15 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKIPPERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 333 also known as Morgan Church Road washed out.

Flash Flood in DALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 09:40:00 to 19-APR-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDBERG FIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 8 was washed out near County Road 16.