Potential Tropical Cyclone Claudette moved west of the Alabama coastal waters on the evening of June 18th, 2021. Claudette was declared a Tropical Storm and made landfall in southeast Louisiana during the early morning hours of June 19th. Claudette then turned northeast across southeast Mississippi and across south central Alabama during the morning on Saturday June 19th.
Tropical Storm Claudette produced frequent tropical storm-force wind gusts across coastal Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle. A few areas of the coast, such as Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, and the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier recorded a brief period of sustained minimal tropical storm-force winds.
The highest wind gusts were associated with strong to severe thunderstorms that developed well east of the center of Claudette. These storms most significantly impacted the western Florida Panhandle. The highest wind gust observed was 81 mph at Pensacola International Airport. A Weatherflow site in Santa Rosa Sound recorded a 70 mph wind gust, which was from the same line of storms that resulted in the Pensacola gust. This line of storms produced wind damage in parts of the Pensacola Metro, especially in Ferry Pass. Pace also experienced pockets of wind damage, including one mobile home that lost its roof
The highest winds recorded were sustained winds of 45 mph with gusts to 70 mph in Santa Rosa Sound, 58 mph with gusts to 81 mph at Pensacola Airport, 42 mph with gusts to 52 mph at Okaloosa Island fishing pier. In Mobile Bay, 40 mph with gusts to 49 mph at Buccaneer Yacht Club.
Storm surge inundation ranged from 1-3 feet above normally dry ground across southern Mobile County into Mobile Bay. This flooding resulted in the closure of a few roads, such as Shell Belt Rd in the Bayou La Batre and Coden communities and the US Highway 90 Causeway over Mobile Bay. The highest storm tide recorded was 3.67 ft MHHW at the NOS tide gauge on the Bayou La Batre bridge. In addition to the storm surge, surf heights of 6-12 feet battered the Gulf facing beaches. This impacted the west end of Dauphin Island with a portion of Bienville Blvd closed due to flooding and sand over the road. The Florida side of the Gulf Islands National Seashore was closed for several days due to flooding and sand on roads.
Claudette produced 3 tornadoes in southwest and south central Alabama: A long track EF-2 tornado that impacted Escambia and Conecuh Counties, an EF-0 tornado in rural Covington County, and an EF-0 tornado in far southern Mobile County.
A widespread 3-6 of rain fell across coastal Alabama into the western Florida Panhandle. 6-9 of rain was recorded over parts of interior southeast MS, with a station in far western Stone County, 11 miles west of Perkinston, recording 9.43. This rainfall resulted in instances of flash flooding and river flooding across the area.

Tornado in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 06:31:00 to 19-JUN-21 06:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWTON MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 3.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down on Jay Road just west of Highway 41 in Riverview. The tornado intensified and widened as it moved northeast into East Brewton, crossing over
Highway 41. During this time, the tornado produced EF-1 intensity damage to numerous trees, homes, businesses in the area. Some of the most severe damage was located at the intersection of Forrest Avenue and Andrew Jackson Street where several mobile homes were completely destroyed. This was rated as EF-2 intensity damage with peak estimated winds of 125-130 mph. There was also significant roof damage to the auditorium at W S Neal High School. The tornado continued northeast and moved across Shoffner Street. Primarily EF-1 intensity damage to trees and homes was noted here, but a swath of EF-2 intensity tree damage was noted in a valley just north of Ballard Street. Major tree damage continued north across Cook Road. Additional major structural damage was observed along Riddle Road near Horseshoe Road. A single wide mobile home was completely destroyed with the frame tossed over a 100 yards away. The owner was ejected from the building and found near the frame and suffered serious injuries. A home on the north side of Riddle Road had its entire roof torn off. The tornado continued north, crossing Kirkland Road and Highway 31. Most of the damage was in the EF-1 range and most notably to trees.
The tornado crossed into Conecuh County and produced EF-1 damage on the west side of Castleberry, impacting areas of Braggert Road, Kennedy Street, and Durham McLendon Road. The tornado began to weaken as it moved north of west Cleveland Avenue but still produced spotty EF-0 to EF-1 damage all the way north to
Interstate 65 where some tree damage was noted just north of the rest area. This is near where the tornado is estimated to have lifted. The survey team found no damage crossing Highway 84 further to the north.
Escambia County Emergency Management reported up to 20 total injuries, mostly minor. However, there were 2 serious injuries.

Tornado in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 06:48:00 to 19-JUN-21 06:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASTLEBERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado is the continuation of a tornado from Escambia County AL.
The tornado first touched down on Jay Road just west of Highway 41 in Riverview in Escambia County AL. The tornado intensified and widened as it moved northeast into East Brewton, crossing over Highway 41. During this time, the tornado produced EF-1 intensity damage to numerous trees, homes, businesses in the area. Some of the most severe damage was located at the intersection of Forrest Avenue and Andrew Jackson Street where several mobile homes were completely destroyed. This was rated as EF-2 intensity damage with peak estimated winds of 125-130 mph. There was also significant roof damage to the auditorium at W S Neal High School. The tornado continued northeast and moved across Shoffner Street. Primarily EF-1 intensity damage to trees and homes was noted here, but a swath of EF-2 intensity tree damage was noted in a valley just north of Ballard Street. Major tree damage continued north across Cook Road. Additional major structural damage was observed along Riddle Road near Horseshoe Road. A single wide mobile home was completely destroyed with the frame tossed over a 100 yards away. The owner was ejected from the building and found near the frame and suffered serious injuries. A home on the north side of Riddle Road had its entire roof torn off. The tornado continued north, crossing Kirkland Road and Highway 31. Most of the damage was in the EF-1 range and most notably to trees. The tornado crossed into Conecuh County and produced EF-1 damage on the west side of Castleberry, impacting areas of Braggert Road, Kennedy Street, and Durham McLendon Road. The tornado began to weaken as it moved north of west Cleveland Avenue but still produced spotty EF-0 to EF-1 damage all the way north to Interstate 65 where some tree damage was noted just north of the rest area. This is near where the tornado is estimated to have lifted. The survey team found no damage crossing Highway 84 further to the north. Escambia County Emergency Management reported up to 20 total injuries, mostly minor. However, there were 2 serious injuries.

Tornado in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 12:12:00 to 19-JUN-21 12:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATKINS BRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-0, with peak estimated winds of 80 mph, touched down south of North Creek Road. The tornado moved northeast, crossing the road and lifting shortly thereafter. Numerous large tree limbs were downed along with a few small trees snapped. Based on radar analysis of the tornado debris signature, the tornado likely touched down further to the southwest, but the survey team could not access that area.

Tornado in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 02:16:00 to 19-JUN-21 02:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERON BAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado, with maximum estimated winds of 85 mph, moved across Cedar Point Pier. The pier suffered damage to some railings and light poles. A large metal storage unit was lifted and moved ten feet, heavily damaging the structure. A utility pole was also knocked over. A 2x4 board was launched through the window of a pickup truck. The occupant of the truck suffered minor injuries. The end point is an estimation as the tornado could have continued to the north. However, given this area is marsh, the survey team was not able to find a definitive end point.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILLMANS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Road closed at DIP and Marina Dr due to water covering the road.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOBILE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Road closed due to flooding from Government Street to Broad Street.

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILLMANS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused water to cover the roadway near the Halls Mill Road and Highway 90 intersection.

Flash Flood in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 07:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused water to cover Main Street in Atmore.

Flash Flood in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain caused water to cover the roadway at Highway 59 and CR 32.

Flash Flood in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 07:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain caused many roads to be closed in Brewton due to water covering them.

Tropical Storm in MOBILE COASTAL, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 03:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in MOBILE CENTRAL, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 03:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in BALDWIN CENTRAL, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 03:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in BALDWIN COASTAL, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 03:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm Surge/Tide in BALDWIN CENTRAL, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm Surge/Tide in BALDWIN COASTAL, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm Surge/Tide in MOBILE CENTRAL, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm Surge/Tide in MOBILE COASTAL, ALABAMA
From 19-JUN-21 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations