A developing strong storm system across the Southeastern United States caused several severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall.  Cold air surging in on the back side of the storm system caused the rain to turn over to snow, some of which became heavy.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 00:51:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER WALKER CO ARP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A portion of the roof on a church was torn off, resulting in extensive water damage to the inside of the building. Several ceilings collapsed due to the water damage, and several multimedia equipment items and one electric scooter were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-08 22:00:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Hamilton, and other locations around Marion County.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 00:15:00 to 10-DEC-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding, up to one and a half feet deep, was reported on AL-118, west of Sulligent.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 01:05:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 02:30:00 to 10-DEC-08 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down north of Oneonta, and several other locations in the northern part of Blount County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 02:40:00 to 10-DEC-08 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near Hayden.

Tornado in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 04:34:00 to 10-DEC-08 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACMAR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 82.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of US-411, Meyers Road, and Church Road, near the Bethel Baptist Church. It then traveled northeastward and lifted just northeast of AL-174. At least 5 homes suffered extensive roof damage. At least 4 outbuildings were completely destroyed. Approximately 100 trees were either uprooted or snapped off. A glass enclosed sun-room was completely destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 04:37:00 to 10-DEC-08 04:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: REECE CITY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto and damaged a house, near the intersection of I-59 and Noccalula Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 04:37:00 to 10-DEC-08 04:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINBOW CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Oakland Drive, near Whorton Bend, south of Gadsden.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 07:10:00 to 10-DEC-08 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around Troy, and other portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 07:41:00 to 10-DEC-08 07:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNDIDGE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near Brundidge.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-DEC-08 14:27:00 to 11-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused water to flow over a bridge on CR-38, east of the Samantha Community.

Flash Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 11-DEC-08 14:27:00 to 11-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused water to flow over a bridge near the Sipsey Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-08 21:30:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEXAR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 05:35:00 to 10-DEC-08 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST GASDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets were closed on downtown Gadsden, due to high water from heavy rain, including Meighan Drive, 4th Street, and Bay Street.

Flash Flood in MARION, ALABAMA
From 11-DEC-08 14:49:00 to 11-DEC-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKLEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused water to flow over a bridge just north of Hackelburg.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 01:01:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of Snow Drive and Old Pineywoods Road, just north of US-78. It then traveled northeastward and crossed CR-77 and lifted shortly thereafter. One mobile home was totally destroyed and rolled approximately 50 feet. At least two additional mobile homes suffered significant damage. Two chicken houses were damaged. A few hundred trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the path.

Strong Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 11-DEC-08 07:35:00 to 11-DEC-08 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds blew down numerous trees around Lamar County, including near Sulligent, Vernon, Millport, and Kennedy. At least one of those trees fell onto and damaged a house.

Strong Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds blew down several trees in the western portion of Winston County.

Heavy Snow in MARION, ALABAMA
From 11-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 11-DEC-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two and a half to 4 inches of snow fell across the northern and western sections of Marion County.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 00:43:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 215.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just west of Jackson Street on the north side of Oakman. It then traveled northeastward, crossed School Street and AL-69, and lifted on Watts Street just east of AL-69. Metal bleachers were twisted and thrown at the Oakman School athletic field, and the concession stand at the ball field was heavily damaged. Oakman Elementary School sustained only light structural damage directly from the tornado.  However, rain leaking through the damaged roof and ceiling caused extensive water damage to parts of the school building. Several houses along AL-69 suffered also significant roof damage. Approximately 150 trees were either uprooted or snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 10-DEC-08 00:25:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds snapped or uprooted several trees southwest of Berry.  A few of these trees landed on outbuildings producing significant damage.  One mobile home had its roof torn off.

Strong Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 11-DEC-08 06:57:00 to 11-DEC-08 06:57:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gradient winds blew down several trees around the city of Opelika.  One tree fell onto a house, damaging its kitchen and living room.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 09-DEC-08 21:36:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: DETROIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on AL-17, near the Detroit Community.