May 18, 2025
A cluster of severe thunderstorms developed over south central Arkansas late on May 17 and moved east-southeastward into Central Alabama, arriving shortly after 5 AM CDT. A small MCS feature intensified quickly as it crossed the Mississippi state line into Pickens County. The system moved through Tuscaloosa County, just north of the city of Tuscaloosa, where up to 90 to 100 mph winds resulted in widespread wind damage and power outages. Simultaneously, several severe thunderstorms began forming
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1254031). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Shelby County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.