A line of strong to severe thunderstorms tracked from central through north central and northeast Alabama during the late afternoon and early evening hours.  One segment of the thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage to Madison County, including the Huntsville area.  At least 20,000 were without power as a result of the thunderstorms. A funnel cloud was observed in the Hampton Cove area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:26:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down across the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:29:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN XRDS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:53:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station AR191 registered a gust of 60 mph, 5 miles east-northeast of Huntsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:49:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL FACTORY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts estimated between 60 to 65 MPH from thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 15:52:00 to 20-MAY-17 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORETTO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees down in Loretto.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:06:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNTY LINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe roof damage reported at a gas station at the intersection of CR 1545 and CR 1527.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:27:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down at Meadows Road and Nick Davis Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:29:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPSHAW
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked onto a home on Cricket Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:29:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPELAND CO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down at East Limestone Road and Copeland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:30:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HSV)HUNTSVILLE JONE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Roof damage was reported at this location due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:30:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were reported knocked down in the Blossomwood neighborhood in Huntsville. Power was out for over one day.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:33:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down along Sunset Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:37:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE PARK
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was knocked down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A broken power pole and transformer was down near Leeman Ferry Road and the Memorial Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE PARK
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:41:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE PARK
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:41:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Signs were blown down around the Memorial Parkway at Drake Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:42:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down on Governors Drive at Park Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:43:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A cable line was blown down into the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:43:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down on South Green Mountain Road south of Old Big Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:43:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENS XRDS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down on Christian Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:44:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNN STORE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down at Cecil Ashburn Road at Old Big Cove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:44:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:44:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:44:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMAL
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were knocked down with sparking reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD COLLEGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Power lines and multiple tree were knocked down near Incline Street and Purdy Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were knocked down sparking a tree fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was knocked down onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:46:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERKLEY
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down across Low Gap Road near Cherry Tree Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:46:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNN STORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Six inch diameter tree limbs were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:47:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were on fire due to power lines being knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:47:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL FACTORY
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was knocked down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:49:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A very large 16-18 inch diameter tree was knocked down at the intersection of Jordan Road and Naugher Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:47:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEPOSIT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:50:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL FACTORY
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs were knocked down along Homer Nance Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 17:15:00 to 20-MAY-17 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWAIM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down along State Road 65 between Princeton and Estillfork.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 17:03:00 to 20-MAY-17 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down along CR 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:50:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL FACTORY
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was knocked down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 15:57:00 to 20-MAY-17 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power lines were knocked down onto the road at 2531 CR 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:06:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:08:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto Copper Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:08:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT TABOR
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large part of a tree was knocked down onto Parker Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:09:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSELLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:10:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODEN RIDGE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:12:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FURNEY XRDS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:12:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUM POND
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:13:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds onto Lyle Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:14:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER GROVE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:14:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYAN XRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power line was knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:15:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:16:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:17:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER GROVE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:18:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:19:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND MILLS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto Luker Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:22:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto a trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:26:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE LACEYS SP
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down onto Bartee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 16:48:00 to 20-MAY-17 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL FACTORY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm wind produced damage at Riverton Intermediate School.  A roof was blown off of a softball dugout along with around 20 masonry rocks.  Metal fascia of around 200 feet was torn off at two locations at the school.