A surface low developed over the southern Plains and moved east into the Tennessee Valley, resulting in numerous thunderstorms across the area that produced damaging winds and flooding across southwest and south central Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 12:15:00 to 02-JAN-17 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 70 mph damaged several homes in the Perry Chapel community.

Lightning in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 12:25:00 to 02-JAN-17 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MOB)MOBILE BATES FL
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A lightning strike caused a house fire on Cortex Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 14:47:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF SHRS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 950.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm moved across Gulf Shores and
produced a corridor of significant wind damage from near the
intersection of Highway 59 and Highway 182 north and east to just
east of Highway 59 and south of Fort Morgan road (Highway 180).
All damage surveyed was blown from a southwest to northeast direction,
indicative of straight line wind damage. The corridor of greatest damage
occurred around 300 to 350 yards on either side of Highway 59. Numerous
trees were uprooted and had significant large branches broken off. A few
homes were damaged by the fallen trees along West 12th and 13th Avenues
and a few homes suffered shingle damage. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
experienced significant tree damage and damage to fencing and animal
enclosures. Fortunately, all of the animals survived. Roofing material
was blown off of a few commercial buildings near the zoo and also south
close to Highway 182. Outside of this main corridor of damage, sporadic
straight line wind damage was observed and reported across Gulf Shores,
Bon Secour, and Orange Beach. There was one minor injury when a sunroom
collapsed onto an elderly woman. She was quickly rescued and suffered
minor cuts and bruises.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 13:04:00 to 02-JAN-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding occurred in the Jackson, AL area due to 5 to 7 inches of rain falling over a very short period of  time. 5 1/2 inches were measured in just 90 minutes. Numerous homes and roads flooded, with a few water rescues becoming necessary. Numerous homes on Cherry Avenue were flooded. 3 mobile homes were flooded on Warren Street. The Fish House Restaurant was also flooded. Several roads suffered damage.

Flash Flood in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 14:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MONROEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding resulted in the closure of several roads in the city of Monroeville. Five homes also experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 18:20:00 to 02-JAN-17 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTLEDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roads closed in the Rutledge area due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 13:05:00 to 02-JAN-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEROY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding occurred near the Leroy area of Washington County. The flash flooding was the result of over 6 inches of rain falling over just a couple of hours of time, with most of the rainfall occurring in just 90 minutes. Roads were washed out near Highway 43, including Lower Ferry Road, Sullivan Lane, Powell Cutoff Road, and Upper Ferry Roadway. The washouts also exposed and damaged a water main and natural gas line. Over a foot of water was reported on Luke River Road.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 19:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELFOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding occurred, especially in the Foley area, due to 5 to 7 inches of rain falling the span of only a couple of hours. A water rescue had to be performed on Fernwood Circle due to the rapid rise of Sandy Creek. Numerous roads in the central and southern half of the county were flooded and closed, with several sustaining damage due to the flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 16:42:00 to 02-JAN-17 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MOB)MOBILE BATES FL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were blown down across West Mobile.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 17:21:00 to 02-JAN-17 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUNNELL SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down near Corner Fork Road and Highway 42.

Lightning in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 17:25:00 to 02-JAN-17 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTAGE HILL
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

House fire on Cortez Drive due to a lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees near Jackson. One tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 02-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 70 mph blew out windows at the Subway in Jackson.