Thunderstorm Wind in Etowah County, Alabama

Thunderstorm Wind June 7, 2026 · Etowah County, Alabama

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Sub-severe thunderstorm winds across Etowah County combined with heavy rainfall and water-logged soils to result in scattered instances of tree and power line damage. Impacted roadways included Bull Hollow Rd at Alma Ln, Gallant Rd, Duck Springs Rd, Mill Hill Rd, Stephen's Gap Rd, Croft Ferry Rd near U.S. 411, Holcombe Dr, McCoy St, Church St and Lookout Ave in Gadsden, and I-59 near mile marker 185.

The wider storm

Slow-moving thunderstorms over Central Alabama dumped heavy rainfall in short periods of time during the afternoon and evening hours of June 7. Flash flooding issues developed in the Gadsden and Birmingham areas as 1-3 inches of rain fell quickly, with numerous flooding reports from urban or low-lying roadways. In addition, numerous trees and several power lines were downed around Gadsden and Attalla, caused by sub-severe winds aided by heavy rain and water-logged soils.

Began near Gadsden (34.0200, -86.0200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1329783. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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