A thunderstorm produced a downburst over Huntsville in Madison County during the afternoon hours.  Intense rainfall led to brief flash flooding as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 17:07:00 to 11-SEP-19 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds produced heavy damage to a metal barn on Kelly Spring Road in Harvest. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 to 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A wind gust of 59 mph was measured on the roof of WHNT-TV.  Small hail was also reported at this location.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 15:38:00 to 11-SEP-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A vehicle was flooded and 2 occupants were aided by Fire and Rescue at Cahill Drive and Washington Street just north of Oakwood Avenue.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 15:42:00 to 11-SEP-19 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports of flooding along University Drive/Pratt Avenue. Road temporarily closed between Church Street and Memorial Parkway. Cook Avenue also experiencing flooding.

Lightning in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 15:08:00 to 11-SEP-19 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD COLLEGE
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a power pole that fell onto a vehicle in a grocery store parking lot. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 to 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down on Kingsbury Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 to 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down on Kingsbury Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 to 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down on Kingsbury Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 to 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down blocking Randolph Avenue. A pole was also leaning due to the strong winds along Walker Avenue. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 15:04:00 to 11-SEP-19 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD COLLEGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were knocked down onto power lines and a home on Valerie Avenue between Euclid and Laverne. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 15:17:00 to 11-SEP-19 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLADSTONE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were knocked down at Carters Gin Road and Ginnery Road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 to 11-SEP-19 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were knocked down in Old Town Huntsville.