Thunderstorm Wind — Shelby, Alabama

2025-05-26 · near Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama

Event narrative

Trees were downed along Highway 17 at Butler Rd in Maylene, Western Dr in Montevallo, Dunwar St in Calera, and Goodwin St and Industrial Pkwy in Columbiana. A warehouse roof was damaged along Industrial Pkwy as well.

Wider weather episode

Several afternoons of thunderstorm activity occurred during the fourth week of May, with hail and wind damage being reported around Central Alabama over the course of four days. In addition, heavy rainfall on May 27 resulted in several impassable roadways along Terrapin Creek in Cherokee County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1254135. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.