A cold front pushing through the southeastern states brought several rounds of severe thunderstorms to central Alabama.  The storms produced widespread damaging winds and two tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:46:00 to 02-APR-09 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large awning was blown off a service station, and several trees were blown down, in the city of Centre.  Single trees were blown down at several other locations across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:53:00 to 02-APR-09 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Mountain View Road, near Springville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:09:00 to 02-APR-09 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at several locations in the city of Ashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:53:00 to 02-APR-09 21:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in Munford.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:25:00 to 02-APR-09 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:40:00 to 02-APR-09 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLADEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In the city of Talladega, a power line was blown down and caused a minor fire, on Hill Street. Trees and power lines were also blown down in several other locations around the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:48:00 to 02-APR-09 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDFIELD
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Overhill Road, and a tree was blown down on Goodwater Highway, in Sylacauga.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 19:48:00 to 02-APR-09 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAMBLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An 18-wheeler was overturned on future Interstate 22, near Jasper.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 18:15:00 to 02-APR-09 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARAGOSSA
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds produced sporadic, isolated, tree damage in several locations of northern Walker County, from near the area around the Walker County Airport, northeastward to the Fall City Road area near the Winston County line. Single trees were reported blown down at each location.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:40:00 to 02-APR-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown onto a power pole near the Lake View community.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:40:00 to 02-APR-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUDLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down on Wire Road, near Vance.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:39:00 to 02-APR-09 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHALAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down across Hargrove Road, 63rd Avenue East, and Huntland Drive, between Tuscaloosa and Duncanville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:52:00 to 02-APR-09 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ANB)ANNISTON CALHOU
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down and landed on the roof and deck of a home, in Oxford.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 14:43:00 to 02-APR-09 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of Lesueur Road and Old Fayette Road, near the Samantha community. It then moved northeastward for about one half of a mile, and lifted just north of Brady Montgomery Road. The most significant damage occurred as the tornado crossed Brady Montgomery Road. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped off and uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 18:50:00 to 02-APR-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large swath of damaging winds, with peak gusts estimated around 80 mph, swept across a large portion of Marion County, from near the Mississippi state line and Lamar County line, eastward to near the Winston County line.  The heaviest damage was in a swath from near the Detroit community, to east of Hamilton.  Hundreds of trees were either snapped off or uprooted. Several of the trees landed on both mobile homes and permanent site homes, as well as several vehicles. Two people in the Byrd community were injured when a tree fell on their mobile home. A restaurant near Guin had its windows blown out and its roof partially removed. A metal billboard structure was bent to the ground, and several other business signs were damaged by the wind. At least one small barn sustained major damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 13:40:00 to 02-APR-09 13:40:00 (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 near Detroit.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 14:01:00 to 02-APR-09 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on CR-13, near AL-19.  An old store had its walls blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 19:53:00 to 02-APR-09 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 14:04:00 to 02-APR-09 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in and around the city of Hamilton.

Tornado in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 14:15:00 to 02-APR-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHTOGY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A public official observed a brief tornado touchdown on AL-17, near the Hightogy community.  Subsequent investigation revealed no known damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 14:33:00 to 02-APR-09 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on Paul Mills Road, east of the Echola community.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 14:40:00 to 02-APR-09 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on Sawmill Road, west of Lake Tuscaloosa.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:13:00 to 02-APR-09 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down and blocked Alabama Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:17:00 to 02-APR-09 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on US-278, and an 18-wheeler then drove into it.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:20:00 to 02-APR-09 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down on Valley Trail, near the Smokerise community.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:30:00 to 02-APR-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down near the intersection of Taylor's Ferry Road and Lock 17 Road, between Sylvan Springs and Oak Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:30:00 to 02-APR-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMERDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Morris-Glenwood Road, near Sam Thomas Road, in Morris.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:37:00 to 02-APR-09 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down and blocked the road, at CR-55 and US-231, near Blountsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:44:00 to 02-APR-09 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENSLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto and damaged a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:25:00 to 02-APR-09 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down near Leota Drive, and on AL-77, near the Southside community.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:25:00 to 02-APR-09 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONOMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on US-411, near Gaston School.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:05:00 to 02-APR-09 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERRETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on CR-55, in Sterrett.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:50:00 to 02-APR-09 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNISTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in several locations in the city of Anniston.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:11:00 to 02-APR-09 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A metal roof was blown off a residence at US-411 and Loop Road, east of Ashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:20:00 to 02-APR-09 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The porch of a house was damaged on Sunset Drive, near Ragland.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 14:55:00 to 02-APR-09 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURCHFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny sized hail was reported at the intersection of Watermelon Road and Lock 15 Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 14:55:00 to 02-APR-09 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURCHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near the intersection of Watermelon Road and Lock 15 Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 18:47:00 to 02-APR-09 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and signs were blown down in and around Sulligent.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 19:16:00 to 02-APR-09 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Windows were blown out, a ball field dugout, and a baseball batting cage, all sustained damage at Haleyville High School. About 50 students and adults, preparing for the school's prom in the gym, heard about the oncoming storm from a police officer. They took shelter in the basement/locker room area under the gym, and were not injured. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down around the rest of the city of Haleyville. Power lines landed on a vehicle, and briefly trapped its occupants. A tree fell onto a mobile home, slightly injuring one occupant. At least two other homes sustained damage from fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 19:17:00 to 02-APR-09 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in the city of Fayette.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 19:18:00 to 02-APR-09 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down on CR-77 and AL-18, completely blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:48:00 to 02-APR-09 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down at the Birmingham Zoo, destroying a bridge, walkway, and light pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:48:00 to 02-APR-09 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down on Pine Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:48:00 to 02-APR-09 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: REMLAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down onto a vehicle on Pine Nountain Road, near Remlap.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 19:30:00 to 02-APR-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHBANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in the Ashbank community. One of the trees landed on a vehicle, and the occupant suffered a compound fracture.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:54:00 to 02-APR-09 20:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down, between Pinson and Clay.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:05:00 to 02-APR-09 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on AL-25 in Vandiver.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:10:00 to 02-APR-09 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYLENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph in Maylene.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:18:00 to 02-APR-09 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINCENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on AL-25, near Harpersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:25:00 to 02-APR-09 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINBOW CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Lakefront Drive, the Southside community near Gadsden.  At least 4 homes and several vehicles were damaged by falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 20:20:00 to 02-APR-09 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto US-31 near Blount Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 02-APR-09 21:45:00 to 02-APR-09 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in Childersburg.