A complex of strong to severe thunderstorms spread east from the southern Plains through the mid South during the morning hours, and arrived in the Tennessee Valley during the afternoon hours.  One of the thunderstorms spawned a tornado in Madison County. Several of the thunderstorms produced wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:13:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDSTONE AAF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were knocked down, including on some vehicles.

Tornado in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:26:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado initially touched down northwest of Highway 431 in Hampton Cove along Paul Drive off of Old Big Cove Road. It skipped south and east as it crossed Highway 431 at Hampton Cove Cemetery, causing sporadic tree and limb damage. From there the tornado moved southeast as it approached Old Highway 431, crossing portions of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. Sporadic tree damage was noted along Masters Drive, Augusta Trace, and Hampton Cove Way into the main entrance of the neighborhood on the Bypass. Trees were snapped and uprooted at this location near the waterfall at the entrance to the subdivision, and tornado width was estimated at about 40 yards. From here, the tornado continued southeast across mainly rural portions of the golf course as it approached Old Highway 431 heading to Cherry Tree. Trees were downed at the ball fields at this location, before the tornado strengthened as it approached homes further down Cherry Tree Road. A home suffered damage when trees were blown down onto the structure, as well as trees snapped near the bases at this location. The tornado was at its strongest at this location, with 93 mph wind speeds and a width of 50 yards as it snapped the trees about 2-5 feet from their bases. From this point, the tornado produced sporadic tree damage following Goose Creek along Cherry Tree Road. The last noted damage occurred near the intersection of Cherry Tree Road and Old Gurley Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:04:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Shingles were blown off of a home at the intersection of Brownsferry and Lucas Ferry Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:10:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was uprooted just west of Natchez Trace Parkway north of Cloverdale, about two miles south of the Tennessee state line.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:28:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RASH
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on CR 55 north of Low Gap.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:43:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKBURN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were knocked down on Ham Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:37:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWNGATE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down with partial blockage of Nuclear Plant Road, west of Hatchett Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:58:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNN STORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Damage was reported to a gas station canopy in Hampton Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:00:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was partially torn off of Athens Renaissance Middle School resulting in classrooms being flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:19:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILY FLAG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and power lines were knocked down along Strong Drive SE.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:25:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUG HILL
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large portion of a tree was torn off on Paul Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:28:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNN STORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The sign of the Sonic Restaurant was blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 15:58:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down partially blocking the roadway at the 500 block of 7th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 15:52:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: O NEAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down near the intersection of Elk River Mills Road and Fort Hampton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 15:56:00 to 21-JUL-23 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on the 800 block of Levert Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:41:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: REID
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down on Wales Road, partially blocking the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:20:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILY FLAG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was uprooted, knocking down power lines at the intersection of Weatherly Road and Valley View Drive SE.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:22:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNN STORE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two large oak tree branches were torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:33:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRYTREE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three large trees were uprooted and two others were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 21-JUL-23 16:32:00 to 21-JUL-23 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNN STORE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown across the entrance to the Hampton Cove Waterfall near the golf course.