The WFO Huntsville County Warning Area experienced the worst tornado outbreak in 19 years on February 6, 2008.  While the number of observed tornadoes was low (4), the area experienced two EF-4 tornadoes, the first time the area has witnessed more than one devastating tornado on the same day since 1974.
This event was part of a large tornado outbreak which spanned both February 5th (Super Tuesday) and 6th (Wednesday).  A series of tornadic supercell thunderstorms swept across the Mid-South and Southeast states ahead of a potent cold front.

Tornado in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORETTO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Representatives from the National Weather Service conducted a storm survey of damage that occurred in Cullman County, Alabama early in the morning of February 6, 2008.
The damage was determined to originate from a tornado, which at its peak had winds of approximately 60 MPH, giving it a rating of EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado caused mainly tree damage, uprooting trees in a wooded area east of Dodge City near Interstate 65 Exit 299.

Tornado in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 03:20:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Representatives from the National Weather Service conducted a storm survey of damage in Morgan County, Alabama that occurred early on February 6th, 2008.
The tornado continued its destructive path from Lawrence into Morgan County about 5 miles southwest of Decatur.  The tornado tracked another 2.7 miles into Morgan County lifting near the Trinity community west of Decatur around 3:20 AM CST.

Hail in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 03:40:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPSHAW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in the East Limestone community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL FACTORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in the Mount Carmel community along Naugher Road.

Hail in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 03:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TANNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch hail was reported in Tanner.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 05:43:00 to 06-FEB-08 05:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on highway 227 toward the Guntersville state park.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 06:34:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 27.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A bridge was reported washed out near Sundown drive one mile west of Arab.  Ankle deep water was reported at a residence 1 mile south of Arab.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 06:39:00 to 06-FEB-08 07:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported on several streets in Albertville including Highway 205 and Rose Road.

Tornado in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 05:17:00 to 06-FEB-08 05:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: PISGAH
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Representatives from the National Weather Service and the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey of damage that occurred in Jackson County, Alabama early in the morning of February 6, 2008.
The damage was determined to originate from a strong tornado, which at its peak had winds of at least 180 MPH, giving it a rating of EF-4 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The most significant damage occurred at the corner of County Road 60 and 177, between the Rosalie and Pisgah communities in eastern Jackson County. This is also approximately the location where one fatality occurred. Trees along the tornado path were snapped and in some cases shredded, several houses were swept from their foundations, and a large section of a chicken house collapsed. Several large hay bales (weighing 2,500 pounds) were blown apart or tossed around.

Tornado in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 03:02:00 to 06-FEB-08 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Representatives from the National Weather Service and the Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey of damage that occurred in Lawrence County, Alabama early in the morning of February 6, 2008.
The damage was determined to originate from a strong tornado, which at its peak had winds of approximately 170 MPH, giving it a rating of EF-4 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Based on reports and an aerial survey conducted by the Lawrence County EMA, the tornado is believed to have originally touched down near the Pinhook community in south-central Lawrence County (just north of the Bankhead National Forest) around 3:02 AM CST. The tornado remained on the ground for approximately 16.7 miles; the first 14 miles of the track occurred in Lawrence County, tracking through the Aldridge Grove, Fairfield, Five Points, Midway, and Caddo communities.  The tornado exited Lawrence County about 3 miles south southeast of Caddo around 3:20 AM CST.
The most significant damage occurred in two main areas. The first occurred just south of the Pinhook community, near the intersection of County Road 92 and 188. The second occurred north of Aldridge Grove near the intersection of County Road 94 and 183, where three fatalities occurred. Numerous homes received significant structural damage, including a 2300 square foot/2-story brick house that was nearly leveled off its foundation. Large trees, with diameters up to 4 feet, were completely snapped, with many uprooted. Fence posts embedded in concrete were ripped out of the ground and vaulted 50 to 100 feet in several different directions. A truck was thrown over a distance of more than 100 yards into an open field.

Tornado in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 06-FEB-08 04:45:00 to 06-FEB-08 04:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE MUNI AR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Representatives from the National Weather Service and the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey of damage that occurred in Marshall County, Alabama early in the morning of February 6, 2008.
The damage was determined to originate from an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 MPH. The tornado snapped or uprooted eight trees, destroyed an unanchored carport and two small storage sheds, caused minor roof damage to a nearby house, blew out three windows, and destroyed a large telephone pole. The damage occurred near U.S. Highway 431 northeast of the city of Guntersville.