Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front across northern Alabama during the morning of April 4th.  Scattered wind damage and isolated tornadoes impacted the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 10:13:00 to 04-APR-08 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLMAN
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several homes and businesses were heavily damaged in the downtown area, including the Cullman Shopping Center. Several power lines and large  trees were also blown down.  Some trees fell on houses and vehicles, heavily damaging them.  A fuel tank spill resulted due to roof debris falling from a nearby building.  The spill required a temporary closure of a one half mile radius near the intersection of Highways 278 and 31.  Locations affected by the heaviest damage included the St. Joseph area of Cullman county near Katherine and Ann Street, locations along 278 north, and Arnold Street.  Power outages affected as many as 4800 customers in Cullman County.  An EMS/weather spotter reported that a  female resident experienced a minor injury when a tree limb fell into the home and struck her on the head.

Tornado in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 07:03:00 to 04-APR-08 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBGOOD SIDING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A storm survey was completed in Colbert County Alabama. A tornado was determined to have touched down about two miles east of Tuscumbia along Highway 20 at the Colbert County Road Department. A building was heavily damaged at the road department. Intially, the tornado produced EF-1 damage for one half of a mile along Highway 72. Up to a 30000 square foot portion of a roof at the Whitesell distribution center was ripped apart by the tornado.  The tornado maintained a maximum speed of 85 mph for approximately 1/2 of a mile before weakening as it crossed Highway 72.  Its path width while maintaining EF-1 strength was 40 yards.
The Tornado then produced EF-0 damage the remainder of its 6.5 mile path.  The width of the tornado was 20 yards, while an EF-0.  The tornado abruptly dissipated near Cottontown, Alabama.
Rear flank downdraft winds likely produced damage to adjacent areas near the tornado including a porch being uplifted at a residence.

Tornado in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 08:04:00 to 04-APR-08 08:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPELAND CO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with wind speeds up to 85 mph produced moderate damage in the Copeland community.  The tornado and associated nearby downdraft winds damaged one home, two barn structures, numerous trees and a security fence.  One resident described the tornado as a whirlwind dropping a trampoline from the air into a pond.  Small swirl patterns were found by a trained storm spotter in a grassy field near the end of the damage path.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 07:20:00 to 04-APR-08 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at the intersection of county roads CR 26 and CR 165 in Rogersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 10:11:00 to 04-APR-08 10:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIM ROCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and damaged some mobile homes.

Tornado in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 07:34:00 to 04-APR-08 07:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIPLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado touched down along Seven Mile Post road. The tornado damaged one home, destroyed a shed, and damaged several trees. The tornado damage path was approximately one quarter mile in length, and approximately 25 yards in width. Maximum wind speeds were approximately 60 mph, rating this tornado as an EF-0 on the enhanced Fujita scale.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 08:24:00 to 04-APR-08 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor flash flooding occurred in many locations across the Rogersville community.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 10:30:00 to 04-APR-08 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds destroyed 3 mobile homes, one moved off of foundation.   Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 04-APR-08 07:50:00 to 04-APR-08 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROOKED OAK
Magnitude: 52.00 ES
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down a power line in Crooked Oak.