A late season cold front pushed southward across Central Alabama on July 9th.  The air mass ahead of the front was very unstable with afternoon surface based CAPE of 4000-4500 J/kg and lifted indices around -7 Celsius.  PWAT's were above two inches which also supported heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 17:45:00 to 09-JUL-22 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODWARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A line of very intense thunderstorms produced several inches of rain in a short period of time across southern Jefferson County.   Many  secondary roads along the I-65 corridor were flooded and impassable.  Several vehicles were stranded in the flood waters.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 08-JUL-22 15:54:00 to 08-JUL-22 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERESE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A metal roof structure was blown off a barn and several trees uprooted at the Country Club of Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 14:35:00 to 09-JUL-22 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large storage shed was destroyed along Hopewell Road in far northern Blount County.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 10:15:00 to 09-JUL-22 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads flooded and impassable in the city of Lanett.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 15:23:00 to 09-JUL-22 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANA
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a gust to 68 mph near Gallant in western Etowah County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 14:35:00 to 09-JUL-22 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRAWBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed along Hopewell Road in far northern Blount County. A few manufactured homes were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 14:35:00 to 09-JUL-22 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees uprooted in the city of Hamilton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 15:59:00 to 09-JUL-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees uprooted in the town of Guin.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 16:02:00 to 09-JUL-22 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees uprooted in the city of Winfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 17:38:00 to 09-JUL-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTAVIA HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees uprooted across southern Jefferson County, including the cities of Vestavia Hills, Hoover, and Mountain Brook.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 17:48:00 to 09-JUL-22 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the city of Chelsea.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 09-JUL-22 18:08:00 to 09-JUL-22 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEMISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted and blocking roadways in Jemison.