A powerful spring storm system brought an outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail to Central Alabama.

Tornado in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 17:27:00 to 01-MAR-07 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADONIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado touched down near the Russell-Lee County line, on the northwest side of Phenix City.  Damage near the touchdown point in Russell County was very light with only minor tree damage.

Funnel Cloud in MARION, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 11:52:00 to 01-MAR-07 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEXAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:12:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLAUNEE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

It has been determined that the damage near Lakepoint Resort State Park was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado touched down about a half mile west of the US 431 bridge at Cowikee Creek. The tornado tracked northeastward through the Lakepoint Resort State Park and ended in the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. At least 100 pine trees were snapped off and several power lines were blown down. The tornado was seen by several individuals as it crossed the bridge over US Highway 431. The tornado damage path was 2.4 miles long and was 75 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado was on the ground from 312 PM CST until 315 PM CST. A Tornado Warning was in effect for Barbour County from 257 PM CST valid until 330 PM CST.

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 11:35:00 to 01-MAR-07 11:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LASCA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in LEE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 17:28:00 to 01-MAR-07 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado that touched down near the Russell-Lee County line tracked northeastward across southern Lee County.  It strengthened as it approached Lake Oliver on the Chattahoochee River.  The greatest damage was from Summerville Road into the River Oak and Rock Island areas. Numerous pine trees were snapped off and some hardwoods were uprooted. At least 20 residential properties reported tree damage.  At least 25 homes suffered shingle, window or minor structural damage.  Some of the fallen trees landed on homes and produced moderate damage.  The tornado then continued eastward into Muscogee County, Georgia.

Funnel Cloud in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 16:15:00 to 01-MAR-07 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBON HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 16:25:00 to 01-MAR-07 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 16:28:00 to 01-MAR-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 171 on the north side of Northport became flooded and was temporarily impassable.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 16:35:00 to 01-MAR-07 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported for several minutes in and around the city of Northport.

Funnel Cloud in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 16:45:00 to 01-MAR-07 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARRANT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 17:00:00 to 01-MAR-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRMINGHAM ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 17:56:00 to 01-MAR-07 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEVALLO FLYNG X R
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along County Road 17, about 6 miles southwest of Alabaster, and tracked a short distance to the east-northeast.  At least 15 large pine trees were snapped off.  One home suffered major roof damage and a barn sustained roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 19:03:00 to 01-MAR-07 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLADEGA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down along Shocco Springs Road, in the city of Talladega.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 20:00:00 to 01-MAR-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REELTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down and power poles were snapped along Mosses Flat Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 20:00:00 to 01-MAR-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported in the Spring Valley area, south of Montgomery.

Hail in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:42:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Funnel Cloud in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:45:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:59:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of State Highway 107 and Paul Colburn Road, near the Bluff community.  It then tracked northeastward and crossed US Highway 43, before lifting just northeast of AL 129 and CR 24.  Several homes and storage buildings were damaged along the path.  Numerous trees were blown down or snapped off.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:00:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down about 2 miles northwest of Samantha, near the intersection of Lesueur Road and Nazareth Church Road.  It then tracked northeastward, crossed US Highway 43, and lifted near the intersection John Swindle Road and Joe Namath Road.  Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted along the path.  One brick home lost a portion of its roof.

Funnel Cloud in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:10:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ALLEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:16:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEROTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near the Blues Old Stand Community.

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:20:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported on CR 63.

Hail in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:24:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported in the Jena Community.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:30:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Funnel Cloud in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:35:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:40:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Funnel Cloud in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:45:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCALOOSA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported in the northeast part of the city of Tuscaloosa.

Tornado in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:45:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWIS SMITH LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 41 and County Road 62, about 2 miles north of Arley.  It then tracked northeastward, crossed Smith Lake, crossed County Road 77, before it moved into Cullman County.  Several homes and barns were damaged along the path.  One chicken house was totally destroyed and two others sustained major damage.  Numerous trees were either uprooted or snapped off.

Funnel Cloud in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:50:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:58:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 16:05:00 to 01-MAR-07 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 17:20:00 to 01-MAR-07 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Reported on Interstate 20.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 17:20:00 to 01-MAR-07 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESSEMER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Reported on the northwest side of Bessemer.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 17:25:00 to 01-MAR-07 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:45:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON LAMAR CO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported on CR 36.

Tornado in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:48:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDY RIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

What would eventually become a large tornado first touched down in far southeastern Lowndes County, along US Highway 31 in the Sandy Ridge Community.  The tornado tracked northeastward, roughly parallel to US 31, before moving into extreme southwestern Montgomery County.  During its short path in Lowndes County, the tornado damaged several structures and downed numerous trees.

Tornado in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 12:31:00 to 01-MAR-07 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUMPTONIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado that had previously caused EF-4 damage in Wilcox County crossed the Wilcox-Dallas county line about 6.4 miles southeast of the town of Alberta.  The tornado then tracked northeastward and ended along the Alabama River, east of the Whites Bluff community.  The most concentrated damage in Dallas County occurred just south of Five Points along County Road 31 and along County Road 33.  Twenty seven homes suffered varying degrees of damage, and two homes were completely destroyed.  At least six outbuildings were damaged.  Numerous trees and power lines were either snapped off or uprooted along the path.

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:30:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COCHRANE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:40:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAYTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud moved just north of the city of Clayton, but no damage was observed.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:50:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported near the Crossville Community.

Hail in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:55:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported just west of the Wayside Community.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 16:06:00 to 01-MAR-07 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in the Adamsville community, near Abbey Road, and then tracked northeastward.  It lifted about 100 yards north of US Highway 78 near Solomon Street.  Dozens of trees were either uprooted or snapped off.  Many trees fell on homes and caused significant structural damage.  One home had a large portion of its roof lifted off.

Funnel Cloud in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 16:13:00 to 01-MAR-07 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER JCT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Reported at exit 271 on Interstate 65.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 04:25:00 to 01-MAR-07 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:30:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:30:00 to 01-MAR-07 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 14:55:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVENPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 650.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

After crossing into Montgomery County, the Lowndes County tornado continued to move northeastward, affecting the Davenport, Fleta, Ada, and Sprague Communities, as well as the Ridgeland Farm subdivision.  The tornado eventually lifted just east of US Highway 231 near the Carters Hill community.  Two of the injuries occurred when an automobile was thrown off the road over 300 feet.  In all at least 39 homes suffered varying degrees of damage.  Three of the homes were completely destroyed.  At least 23 out-buildings or barns were damaged. Five large chicken houses were completely obliterated near the Davenport community.  One high voltage power transmission line was totally destroyed.  Fourteen grain silos were destroyed.  Four of the grain silos were picked up and thrown up to one half of a mile away from where they were anchored.  At least 10 automobiles were significantly damaged.  Hundreds of trees were snapped off or uprooted along the damage path.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:20:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:24:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCALOOSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:25:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 17:27:00 to 01-MAR-07 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOVER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Reported on AL Highway 150.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:35:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-MAR-07 15:00:00 to 01-MAR-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUHL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager