A slow moving cold front helped spark thunderstorms across Central Alabama, some of which produced large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

Hail in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 17:05:00 to 04-APR-08 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTTS MILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 17:10:00 to 04-APR-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 17:14:00 to 04-APR-08 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLASSEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 17:46:00 to 04-APR-08 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in Shorter.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 17:50:00 to 04-APR-08 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKABATCHIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in the southeastern portion of the county.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:10:00 to 04-APR-08 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:36:00 to 04-APR-08 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:18:00 to 04-APR-08 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESCOTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down onto Camp Winnataska Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 17:36:00 to 04-APR-08 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLAPOOSA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The top of a utility building was blown off.

Hail in LEE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 18:00:00 to 04-APR-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LEE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 18:10:00 to 04-APR-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPELIKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LEE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 18:20:00 to 04-APR-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDREWS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 18:30:00 to 04-APR-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down, between Opelika and Valley.

Tornado in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 09:28:00 to 04-APR-08 09:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHBANK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just west of Pinetuckey Road, about 2 miles southwest of Nauvoo. From there it moved almost due east, before lifting near the intersection of AL-5 and Two Hill Road.  Along its path, it snapped off numerous trees, caused minor damage to two outbuildings, one mobile home, and one permanent home, and threw a trampoline into a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:40:00 to 04-APR-08 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the central part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:50:00 to 04-APR-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down, including one that fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:36:00 to 04-APR-08 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: AYRES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around Pinson and Center Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:36:00 to 04-APR-08 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down in and around Jacksonville.

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:50:00 to 04-APR-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEAVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:50:00 to 04-APR-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABANDA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:50:00 to 04-APR-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:55:00 to 04-APR-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLDWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A grocery store sustained roof damage, in the Coldwater Community.

Hail in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 16:05:00 to 04-APR-08 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 16:55:00 to 04-APR-08 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:59:00 to 04-APR-08 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCALOOSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around the city of Tuscaloosa.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:00:00 to 04-APR-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLETCHER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A roof was blown off a house on US 82, near the Autauga County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:04:00 to 04-APR-08 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOKES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down south of the city of Tuscaloosa.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:05:00 to 04-APR-08 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELL CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:04:00 to 04-APR-08 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALERA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several large tents were blown over and destroyed, several trees were blown down, and shingles were lifted off the depot building, at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

Hail in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:08:00 to 04-APR-08 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITHURST
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:15:00 to 04-APR-08 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down in the Four Mile Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:16:00 to 04-APR-08 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSTELLERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down on AL 145, near the Shelby Community.

Hail in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:18:00 to 04-APR-08 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLIRENE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:25:00 to 04-APR-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COWPENS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:23:00 to 04-APR-08 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERSVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few sheds and other small buildings were damaged or destroyed near Harpersville.

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:25:00 to 04-APR-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWSITE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:35:00 to 04-APR-08 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVISTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:45:00 to 04-APR-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTAGE GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 09:51:00 to 04-APR-08 09:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATHAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in Arley.  One tree damaged a mobile home, and another damaged a house.  Six houses suffered shingle damage.  One grain silo top was blown off, and the top of one storage building was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 12:17:00 to 04-APR-08 12:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down, south of Moundville.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 12:58:00 to 04-APR-08 12:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRY LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:15:00 to 04-APR-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:15:00 to 04-APR-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:16:00 to 04-APR-08 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:26:00 to 04-APR-08 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTTLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:08:00 to 04-APR-08 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWSITE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:17:00 to 04-APR-08 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVISTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:22:00 to 04-APR-08 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:24:00 to 04-APR-08 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county, damaging at least two houses.

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:26:00 to 04-APR-08 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:36:00 to 04-APR-08 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the western portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:45:00 to 04-APR-08 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down near Centreville, and around other areas of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:45:00 to 04-APR-08 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYLENE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down onto a mobile home in Maylene.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:50:00 to 04-APR-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Rockford.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 15:04:00 to 04-APR-08 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down just east of the city of Leeds.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:33:00 to 04-APR-08 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILURIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:40:00 to 04-APR-08 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABASTER SHELBY ARP
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:40:00 to 04-APR-08 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Livingston area, and several other nearby locations.  Two vehicles were damaged on CR 13.  An AMTRACK train was unable to proceed, as several trees were blocking the railroad track.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:51:00 to 04-APR-08 13:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSTELLERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:51:00 to 04-APR-08 13:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURDIVANT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 13:59:00 to 04-APR-08 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 14:24:00 to 04-APR-08 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT MC CLELLAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado touchdown was captured on home video in the Fort McClellan area.  Upon subsequent inspection, no visible damage could be found.