Jul 6, 2025
Numerous thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a cold front during the late morning into early afternoon of July 6th. The high moisture/low shear environment was favorable for wet microbursts and heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms generally acted as expected given the environment, with wind damage and flash flooding occurring. A tornado also impacted western Fayette County in the late afternoon.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1272886). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in St. Clair County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.