A cold front dipping into the Tennessee Valley helped spark strong to severe thunderstorms for several days, with large hail, damaging winds, and several tornadoes.

Hail in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 11:57:00 to 03-MAY-09 11:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 12:20:00 to 03-MAY-09 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down along the river, between Forkland and Demopolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 11:55:00 to 03-MAY-09 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down in Cuba.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:19:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDIVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground in Vandiver.

Hail in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:20:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:23:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERRETT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail up to the size of nickels covered the ground, near Sterrett.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:37:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROPWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:37:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORSBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in the city of Thorsby.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:43:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the Benton Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:47:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOOTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across Autauga County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:47:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBLE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in the northwest portion of Coosa County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:48:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across Lowndes County. Many of the fallen trees blocked roadways. A few trees fell on vehicles and homes.

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 19:03:00 to 01-MAY-09 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAXWELLBORN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 01-MAY-09 18:35:00 to 01-MAY-09 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:55:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down in the Eden Community, near Pell City.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:50:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in Columbiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:04:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLACAUGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were blown down and uprooted around Sylacauga. The volunteer fire department suffered roof damage. A few homes and mobile homes were damaged by the fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 13:50:00 to 02-MAY-09 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down on the east side of Hamilton.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 14:42:00 to 02-MAY-09 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARCES MILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 16:02:00 to 02-MAY-09 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLLOY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 16:08:00 to 02-MAY-09 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLLOY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 12:45:00 to 03-MAY-09 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTAVIA HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:04:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIGNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down on Old Sylacauga Highway and Odens Mill Road, north of Sylacauga.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:08:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBBS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Elmore.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:08:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Millbrook. Some of the fallen trees blocked roads, and one tree fell onto a home causing minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:20:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WETUMPKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in several locations around Elmore County, including Wetumpka. A few vehicles were damaged by the fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:10:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITYLENE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down near Lakeview Drive, on the northeast side of Montgomery.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 12:55:00 to 03-MAY-09 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thousands of trees were blown down across Perry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 12:56:00 to 03-MAY-09 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Stevens Hill Circle, Riverchase Trace, and Old Rocky Ridge Road, in Hoover.  Large tents and portable restrooms were blown down at Spain Park.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:01:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:03:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNAVANT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along CR-470 west of Dunavant.  It then moved northeastward, and lifted just after it crossed AL-25 just north of Dunavant. Numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted along the path.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:05:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNAVANT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of nickels covered the ground at Greystone Legacy Country Club.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:15:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWLEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across the southern portion of Bibb County, and many roadways were blocked as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:19:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACMAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down at several locations around the city of Moody.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 16:20:00 to 02-MAY-09 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A brief tornado touchdown was reported by two law enforcement officers in a wooded area near the intersection of AL-18 and AL-107, just northwest of the city of Fayette. A subsequent survey of the area by county officials revealed very little damage.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 16:42:00 to 02-MAY-09 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 17:41:00 to 02-MAY-09 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANKSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 17:47:00 to 02-MAY-09 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 18:39:00 to 02-MAY-09 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEYTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down on AL-269, near Parrish.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 11:51:00 to 03-MAY-09 11:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILOAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in the Kinterbish Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:33:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON GRAGG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the city of Clanton.  At least one home was damaged by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:33:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEMISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were snapped off along Interstate 65, between mile markers 219 and 212, and several more were blown down within the city of Jemison. An old store front was blown over in downtown Jemison. Four buildings suffered damage. At least 3 vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. The railroad tracks were blocked for several hours. The fence around the baseball field at Jemison High School was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 12:36:00 to 03-MAY-09 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Hale County, including around Greensboro. A total of 9 homes were damaged by fallen trees, including 5 homes in the Faunsdale area. One mobile home had its roof torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 12:11:00 to 03-MAY-09 12:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees were blown down throughout Marengo County, including near Linden. One tractor trailer was blown over on US-80. The driver suffered minor injuries. At least 2 homes in Linden were damaged by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:46:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DADEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at several locations around Tallapoosa County, at least one of which landed on and badly damaged a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:20:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down around Maplesville. At least three homes and two mobile homes were damaged by the fallen trees. Fallen trees blocked the railroad tracks. Several outbuildings suffered varying degrees of roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:40:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADIGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A small portable metal shed was destroyed and blown across US-278 into the parking lot of a nearby gas station. A few trees were blown down, and a few homes suffered shingle damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:40:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAY LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees were snapped off at CR-71 and South River Road, near Lacoosa Marina. At least 3 homes were damaged by the fallen trees. Several campers also suffered minor damage. A roof was blown off a dry storage boat house, and several other outbuildings were damaged.

Tornado in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:15:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESCOTT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down near the intersection of Sequoyah Road and Cherokee Road, near the Stewarts Crossroads Community. Several trees were blown down along the short path. At least 10 homes suffered minor to moderate damage associated with the fallen trees.

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 12:54:00 to 03-MAY-09 12:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Ashington Drive, in the Brook Highland area, just southwest of Lake Purdy.  It then moved east-northeast, across AL-119, and into the Greystone area.  Numerous trees were uprooted along the path. At least 20 homes suffered minor roof damage, mainly the loss of shingles. Other damage was limited to uprooted and snapped trees, especially on the Greystone golf course. The course was closed for a day due to clean up.

Tornado in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 13:27:00 to 03-MAY-09 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LONDON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Pleasant Grove along CR-27. It then tracked northeastward and generally paralleled CR-27 and Wolf Creek. The tornado crossed Interstate 20 near the intersection of US-231 in Pell City, and continued northeastward all the way to the Coosa River just beyond the River Ranch Road Community. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped off along the path. Many fallen trees and power poles landed on homes and outbuildings.

Tornado in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 02-MAY-09 16:27:00 to 02-MAY-09 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHTOGY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado touched down along AL-17 just south of the Hightogy Community. It then traveled east-northeast, and lifted after it crossed CR-20 near Wright Road. The damage path was mainly confined to wooded areas. Several trees were snapped off along the path and a few roadways were temporarily impassable.

Tornado in HALE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 12:32:00 to 03-MAY-09 12:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBERN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down along CR-10 west of AL-61, which is south southwest of Newbern in the Sunshine Community. The roof and metal siding was completely taken off one barn, and partially off another.  Another cinder block building on the farm sustained roof damage. A few trees were blown down along the short path.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 15:30:00 to 03-MAY-09 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down and caused power outages. The fallen trees damaged several buildings and vehicles. Several outbuildings and barns also suffered damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:15:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down on Woodley Circle, on the southeast side of Montgomery.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:10:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITYLENE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The soccer field bleachers at the Auburn University at Montgomery were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:32:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across Clay County. At least one structure suffered unspecified wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:34:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down on Cricket Lane, in Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 14:55:00 to 03-MAY-09 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSKEGEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at several locations across Macon County. At least one home was damaged by the fallen trees. At least one vehicle was damaged, and many roadways were blocked.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 15:15:00 to 03-MAY-09 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down at several locations across Lee County. A church roof sustained moderate damage, and a parking deck had minor roof damage. A large tree fell onto a county bucket truck, and damaged the county garage shop.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 15:21:00 to 03-MAY-09 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPELIKA
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The East Alabama Medical Center recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 03-MAY-09 15:22:00 to 03-MAY-09 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at several locations around Chambers County. A few vehicles were damaged by the fallen trees.