Thunderstorm Wind — Madison, Alabama

2022-08-19 · near Huntsville Mills Arp, Madison, Alabama

Direct deaths

$500

Property damage

48 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A 22 year old male was killed after being struck by a large falling tree limb along Bluff Line Trail at Monte Sano Nature Preserve near Bankhead Parkway. Time was estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

A strong thunderstorm became severe around 1800 LST on the east side of Huntsville atop Monte Sano Mountain. A young hiker was killed when a tree limb hit him on the head while hiking Bluff Line Trail of Monte Sano Nature Preserve. At the nearby Monte Sano Campground, at least one large tree and numerous large tree limbs were knocked down. A number of awnings of motor homes/campers were damage as well.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1051056. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.