An upper level disturbance and a nearby stationary front combined to produce numerous severe thunderstorms across Central Alabama, that included damaging winds, large hail, and several tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 06:06:00 to 06-MAY-09 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on US-278 in Hamilton.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 07:45:00 to 06-MAY-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An estimated 3 to 4 inches of rain caused US-278 in Sulligent to become impassable due to flooding.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 07:57:00 to 06-MAY-09 07:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along CR-21 on the western side of Lake Arnedra, crossed the lake, and then lifted on the eastern shore.  Two large hardwood trees were blown down onto houses causing major damage to one of the homes and making it uninhabitable. Another hardwood was toppled on the western shore of the lake.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 12:09:00 to 06-MAY-09 12:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE HULL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 12:23:00 to 06-MAY-09 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:10:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Storm spotters reported trees down and roof damage to a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were uprooted on Mitchell Mountain Road, near the Corona Community.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:11:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 850.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the eastern city limits of Jasper, tracked eastward across Highway 78, and lifted near Golf Course Road. Five structures were damaged.  A bank drive through structure was detached from the main building and rotated 90 degrees.  Two car dealerships sustained damage.  Forty cars were totaled, mostly due to broken windows resulting in water damage.  Three air handlers atop the dealerships were rolled. Numerous trees were uprooted. A billboard was also impaled by a fiberglass missile.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:20:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORDOVA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At least two vehicles were flipped on future I-22, near the Cordova/Parrish exit.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 09:19:00 to 06-MAY-09 09:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on AL-79, near Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 09:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread wind damage was reported across the Birmingham metro area. Trees and power lines were blown down in numerous locations, and several homes were damaged by the fallen trees. Locations that reported damage included Irondale, Bessemer, Hoover, Birmingham, Pinson, Vestavia Hills, Warrior, Corner, and Fairfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 09:20:00 to 06-MAY-09 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on US-231 near Oneonta.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 10:14:00 to 06-MAY-09 10:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down between Ohatchee and Alexandria.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 12:07:00 to 06-MAY-09 12:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to the size of nickels was reported at the WAKA-TV studio.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:24:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down along Highway 69 and crossed the road before lifting. A carport was destroyed with debris scattered across the road. Several trees were uprooted and snapped and a trampoline was carried 200 yards downwind. A utility pole was also snapped but was likely impacted by debris.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:45:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado briefly touched down along CR-5, approximately 2 miles west of Interstate 65. The tornado uprooted several trees in a relatively small concentrated area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 07:05:00 to 06-MAY-09 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down west of the Moreland Community.

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 07:20:00 to 06-MAY-09 07:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKENSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along the Tombigbee River basin near the Rogersville Camp area. It then tracked northeastward for about a mile before it lifted. Several trees were snapped off and several tops of trees were taken off along the path. Some of the fallen trees landed on trailers and caused varying degrees of damage.

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 07:31:00 to 06-MAY-09 07:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Carrollton near the intersection of Rose Street and CR-35. It then tracked east-northeast and lifted in a rural area along Lubbub Creek. Several trees were snapped off or were blown down along the path. A few of the trees fell on homes and caused varying degrees of damage.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:50:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRIOR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The tornado briefly touched down in the Albritton Road and Sparks Drive area near Warrior. Several large hardwood trees were uprooted, and several pines were snapped. Some of the trees fell onto and caused damage to houses. Several other homes in the area lost roof shingles.

Hail in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 07:47:00 to 06-MAY-09 07:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 07:48:00 to 06-MAY-09 07:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down briefly near AL-13, south of the New Lexington Community.  Two homes sustained moderate damage. One home had its garage door blown in and subsequently a wall blown out. Wind entered into another home's attic and blew out a portion of the roof. A wooden projectile (1 by 6) was blown approximately 100 yards and embedded into the side of a home. A pontoon boat was also overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 07:25:00 to 06-MAY-09 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near Panola.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was damaged by thunderstorm winds in the Fosters Community.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 06-MAY-09 08:20:00 to 06-MAY-09 08:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORDOVA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 260.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down on the west side of Cordova along South Street. It then moved east-northeastward through the city of Cordova, and lifted shortly after it crossed near the intersection of Disney Street and Mass Avenue, near Cane Creek. Numerous trees were snapped off or were uprooted along the path. At least 15 homes were damaged by the fallen trees. One of the trees fell on a train and damaged some of the cars but the train did not derail.