An intense upper level disturbance and associated surface cold front helped produce locally heavy rain and isolated severe weather, including two tornadoes, across central Alabama.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 00:50:00 to 04-MAR-08 00:51:00 (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 in the Northside Community, in the northern portion of Tuscaloosa County.  Along its short path, it affected areas along Old Fayette Road, CR-38, and Billy Bigham Road. At least six homes were damaged and one home sustained significant damage. At least one vehicle was badly damaged by a fallen tree.  Several hundred trees were either snapped off or were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 01:20:00 to 04-MAR-08 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Oakman.

Heavy Rain in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 01:40:00 to 04-MAR-08 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several inches of water was reported over Airport Road, in Addison.

Heavy Rain in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 02:50:00 to 04-MAR-08 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was reported at Vaughan Regional Medical Center, and on on Water Avenue, in Selma.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 03:20:00 to 04-MAR-08 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KYMULGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down on AL-76, between Childersburg and Winterboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 03:40:00 to 04-MAR-08 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down.

Heavy Rain in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 04:03:00 to 04-MAR-08 04:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIGNON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was reported on several streets in downtown Sylacauga, including Broadway, Main Street, Fort Williams, 10th Avenue, and 4th Avenue.

Heavy Rain in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 04:07:00 to 04-MAR-08 04:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDERSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was reported at several locations in Childersburg, including Sadie Lee Drive and Wilson Avenue, Ferry Road, Desoto Court, and Fairmont Lane.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 06:05:00 to 04-MAR-08 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLIRENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Residents of a home in the Collirene Community had to be rescued, after becoming trapped in the home due to flash flooding.

Tornado in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 04-MAR-08 00:49:00 to 04-MAR-08 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUTAW
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of US-11 and CR-135, just east of downtown Eutaw.  From there, it moved northeastward, crossing  CR-12, CR-131, AL-14, CR-170, and ultimately Interstate 20 near mile marker 43. The tornado lifted before reaching CR-167. One home was destroyed, four homes received major damage, and at least twenty more received at least minor damage. Several hundred trees were either snapped off or blown down along the path.