Russell storm history

Northern Russell County began December in Severe (D2) drought, which persisted through the end of the month.

Russell County remained in Severe (D2) drought through the month of November.

The county was upgraded to Severe (D2) drought conditions in late October.

Penny-size hail was reported in the Seale area.

Trees and power lines were downed at the intersection of US Highway 80 and Herring Rd, with the roadway becoming partially blocked and the power lines catching fire.

A church sign was damaged and power lines were downed.

Trees were downed on Alabama Highway 51, including at Torbert Lake Road and Slosheye Road. Power outages were reported to the south in Hurtsboro.

Water surrounded residences on 5th St South in Phenix City.

A home along US Highway 80 west of Crawford had shingles and siding blown off and bushes uprooted around the house.

Trees were downed across various parts of Russell County.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham surveyed damage near Fort Mitchell in Russell County on February 13, 2025, in relation to thunderstorms in the area the previous night. The damage was consistent with straight-line winds up to 60 mph. At the Branching Pines RV community …

Russell County saw generally 2-3 of snow across the county, with isolated pockets up to 4.

Several trees were downed across the county with wind gusts of 30-40 mph.

Drought level increased to Severe (D2) in mid September before moisture from Hurricane Francine improved conditions.

Multiple trees were blown down, and multiple homes and a few trees were damaged along U.S. Highway 80.

Multiple trees were blown down around Hurtsboro.

Multiple trees were blown down around Hatchechubbee.

A few trees were blown down in far southern Russell County.

Quarter-size hail was reported along Highway 169 near Seale.

Nickel-sized hail was reported just east of Parkmanville.

Numerous roadways across the county remained impassable the day after up to eight inches of rain fell in northern Russell County, mainly along flooded creeks and streams.

Homes along US Highway 80 had water in them after a period of heavy rainfall.

Very hot and humid conditions developed over Central Alabama on August 12-14th. Heat indices reached 110 degrees or higher each day.

Numerous trees uprooted between Pittsview and Hurtsboro.

Hail covering the ground in Seale, some as large as quarters.

Quarter size hail reported just south of Phenix City.

Several trees uprooted in the city of Hurtsboro and throughout the county.

Golf ball size hail reported just east of Crawford.

Several trees uprooted in the town of Rutherford.

Several trees uprooted and on power lines along Owens Road.

Several roads reported flooded and impassable. Sandfort Road washed out where it crosses over Uchee Creek.

Extensive flooding in Phenix City with several roads flooded and impassable.

Numerous trees uprooted in the town of Seale and across Russell County.

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Sally produced rainfall amounts of 6-10 inches across Russell County, resulting in numerous flooded roadways, mainly across the southern portion of the county.

Tropical Cyclone Sally produced wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph for several hours across Russell County. Numerous trees were reported uprooted across the county.

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in Phenix City and across Russell County.

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the town of Ladonia.

Several trees uprooted in the town of Pittsview.

Several roads impassable between the cities of Seale and Phenix City.

Several trees uprooted near Pine Grove Lane.

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed between County Line Road and Opelika Road.

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed across Russell County. No structural damage reported.

Several trees uprooted along Highway 80 east of the town of Crawford.

Golf ball sized hail and winds estimated near 60 mph in the town of Ladonia.