A cold front pushing through the region brought numerous strong to severe thunderstorms to Central Alabama.  Some of the storms produced damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 17:05:00 to 09-OCT-09 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORTONS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down near the Hortons Mill community, north of Oneonta.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 17:09:00 to 09-OCT-09 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENCE
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a power line on Kent Road, near the Susan Moore community.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 17:29:00 to 09-OCT-09 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBERT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown, and 3 houses were damaged, near Clanton Street in Attalla.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 15:04:00 to 09-OCT-09 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds caused damage described as significant to several buildings in downtown Winfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 15:13:00 to 09-OCT-09 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down in the Lynn community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 15:24:00 to 09-OCT-09 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUBLE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on Scenic Drive, near Double Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 16:14:00 to 09-OCT-09 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines were blown down in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 16:20:00 to 09-OCT-09 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPIRE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A total of 20 to 30 large diameter hardwood trees were uprooted across several locations around the Empire community.  One home sustained damage from the fallen trees, and 4 outbuildings were also damaged.  A manufactured home had its roof peeled off.  Winds were estimated at 70 to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 16:29:00 to 09-OCT-09 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the Arkadelphia community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 16:43:00 to 09-OCT-09 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of US-31 and CR-7, in the Blount Springs community.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 16:43:00 to 09-OCT-09 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power line was blown down across AL-160, just east of I-65.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 13:53:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of AL-28 and CR-57, in the Jefferson community.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 14:32:00 to 09-OCT-09 14:32:00 (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 River Road, in the northern part of the county.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 14:39:00 to 09-OCT-09 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 14:40:00 to 09-OCT-09 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds estimated around 45 mph blew the tin roofing off of a building, on AL-17 in Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 14:45:00 to 09-OCT-09 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON LAMAR CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at several locations near the Lamar County Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 15:14:00 to 09-OCT-09 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down on CR-35, near Carrollton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 15:15:00 to 09-OCT-09 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines were blown down on AL-17, and 3rd Avenue, in the city of Aliceville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 15:12:00 to 09-OCT-09 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on AL-17, south of Kennedy.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 09-OCT-09 13:45:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter