An upper level disturbance, and a developing surface low and associated cold front, caused several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms across central Alabama.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 02:49:00 to 15-MAR-08 02:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABASTER SHELBY ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 03:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND LINEVILLE AR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An aircraft hangar collapsed, and the debris was blown 100-150 yards downwind.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 03:03:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIANA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 08:47:00 to 15-MAR-08 08:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTAWANA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 960.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just east of CR-27, about 5 miles south-southeast of Oneonta. It then moved north of River Road, through the Highland Lake community, and across CR-29 near the Appalachian Community. The Appalachian School property sustained damage, but the school was spared any significant damage. The tornado continued northeastward and strengthened as it nearly paralleled CR-12, before lifting just north of the intersection of CR-12 and US-231. Along the entire path, several hundred trees were either snapped off or were uprooted. A few dozen chicken houses were damaged and many were destroyed. Many outbuildings, garages, and sheds were destroyed. At least 25 homes sustained major damage, and another few dozen received minor damage. At least one mobile home was destroyed and a few more were damaged. At least 6 cows and hundreds of chickens were killed by flying debris. In some instances, the roof debris from damaged structures was blown over one half mile downstream. A few feed silos were tipped over and one rolled at least one half mile.

Hail in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 14:48:00 to 15-MAR-08 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE MILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny size hail covered the ground at several locations east of Fosters Crossroads, to the Georgia state line.

Hail in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 14-MAR-08 16:40:00 to 14-MAR-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 14-MAR-08 23:47:00 to 14-MAR-08 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLPORT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 00:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 01:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 01:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 01:37:00 to 15-MAR-08 01:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported on Lock 17 Road.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 01:55:00 to 15-MAR-08 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMAS JCT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported on I-20, between exit 120 and Arkadelphia Road.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 01:59:00 to 15-MAR-08 01:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACIPCO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny size hail was reported in downtown Birmingham.

Tornado in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 09:50:00 to 15-MAR-08 09:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GNATVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of CR-6 and CR-31, just west of AL-9, about 5 miles north of Piedmont.  From there, it moved just north of due east, across AL-9, and then roughly parallel to CR-10 for about 3 miles, before lifting near Hurricane Creek. Some metal roof paneling was torn off a barn and one-half of a roof was torn off a brick home. Two other homes and another barn also sustained damage.  Numerous trees in the area were also snapped or uprooted.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 02:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYLENE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 02:47:00 to 15-MAR-08 02:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARGIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 01:44:00 to 15-MAR-08 01:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A church on Warrior River Road sustained moderate damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 01:35:00 to 15-MAR-08 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down just south of Bellview Baptist Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 02:48:00 to 15-MAR-08 02:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOKES BLUFF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 01:26:00 to 15-MAR-08 01:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHALAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to nickel size was reported on Bear Creek Road.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-MAR-08 02:50:00 to 15-MAR-08 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABASTER SHELBY ARP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee