Isolated but intense thunderstorms erupted during the midday hours, and lingered into the early evening hours. A few of the thunderstorms became severe, producing damaging winds.  A particularly strong downburst affected the southeast portion of Decatur, where dozens of homes were damaged, including fallen trees and power lines.  The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge sustained significant tree fall damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 12-JUN-21 12:05:00 to 12-JUN-21 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree limb was snapped in New Market, about two miles east of Walker Lane and U.S. Highway 231. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 12-JUN-21 13:37:00 to 12-JUN-21 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of power poles were snapped near the intersection of State Highway 67 and Mountainview Drive in Priceville. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 12-JUN-21 13:36:00 to 12-JUN-21 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power poles were knocked down between Sherwood Drive and 13th Street. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 12-JUN-21 13:36:00 to 12-JUN-21 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A powerful small-scale downburst occurred in southeast Decatur, including the Point Mallard neighborhood.  Based on newspaper reports and photos, winds were estimated up to 75 mph.  The winds produced significant tree damage, including numerous fallen trees, some on area homes.  Several power poles were snapped and power lines were down, knocking out power to hundreds of residents in the area.
Further south and across Highway 67/Beltline Road, the downburst knocked down numerous trees within the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).  At the visitors Center complex, a tree was knocked onto the building causing roof and water damage. Several trees blocked roads and hiking trails which had to be closed for cleanup. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 12-JUN-21 14:43:00 to 12-JUN-21 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were knocked down in the Anderson community. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 12-JUN-21 13:37:00 to 12-JUN-21 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESDALE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.70K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee reported a single tree down along the side of Interstate 65. A metal road sign was also bent over in the same location. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 12-JUN-21 14:58:00 to 12-JUN-21 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS MILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported that multiple trees were knocked down by thunderstorm winds over a couple of miles along CR 51 just off Highway 72. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 12-JUN-21 13:40:00 to 12-JUN-21 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A downburst knocked down numerous trees within the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center complex.  One tree was knocked onto the building causing roof and water damage. Several trees blocked roads and hiking trails which had to be closed for cleanup. Time estimated by radar.