A very moist air mass surged northward into central Alabama during the day on May 20th. Precipitable water values rose above 2 inches and surface dewpoints climbed into the lower 70s.  An upper level trough approached the area from the west and provided the necessary lift to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms.  A few severe storms produced wind damage, but flash flooding was the dominate hazard from this system.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 18:00:00 to 20-MAY-17 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST BIRMINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several water rescues performed by the Birmingham Fire Department along 1st Avenue North.  Roadways flooded along Village Creek at Avenue W and Five Mile Creek at Ketona.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 18:00:00 to 20-MAY-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads under water and impassable in the Cedar Bluff Community, including Boundary Avenue, Lawrence Street, and portions of County Road 75.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 19:30:00 to 21-MAY-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roods flooded around the city of Montgomery with cars submerged. Roads flooded include Coliseum Boulevard, Forest Park Drive, Perry Street, and the intersection of Highway 80 and Woodley Road.

Flash Flood in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 19:30:00 to 21-MAY-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATTVILLE JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads flooded and impassable across the southern portions of the county.  Roads flooded in the city of Millbrook include Country Place Drive, Highway 14 near the intersection of Turtle Place Drive, and Dogwood Circle. Other roads flooded include Highway 231 near Charles Avenue, Dogwood Meadows Drive at Mount Meadows Lane, and Rifle Range Road and Laprade Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 21:13:00 to 20-MAY-17 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLASSEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Tallassee.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 19:15:00 to 21-MAY-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads across the eastern portion of the county were under water and impassable, including Count Road 33.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 15:15:00 to 20-MAY-17 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINS
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning struck a home in the Willow Bend Subdivision and the structure burnt to the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 18:05:00 to 20-MAY-17 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLASSEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Tallassee.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 20-MAY-17 18:05:00 to 20-MAY-17 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLAPOOSA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted around the town of Tallassee.