A powerful spring storm system and associated cold front brought numerous thunderstorms to central Alabama.  Many of the storms produced large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

Tornado in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 21:33:00 to 19-APR-09 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIRARD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 17th Street in Phenix City.  It then traveled northeast through the south end of Phenix City, and crossed the Chattahoochee River and moved into Muscogee County Georgia.  Five businesses sustained major damage, and seven homes received varying degrees of roof damage.  At least 100 and as many as 200 trees were snapped or uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 14:06:00 to 19-APR-09 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on AL-14, in the city of Aliceville.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 14:35:00 to 19-APR-09 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUHL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 14:40:00 to 19-APR-09 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUHL
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Sipsey Valley Road, just north of Kellyton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 15:58:00 to 19-APR-09 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Clements Road, near the Eastern Hills subdivision.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 16:12:00 to 19-APR-09 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported near the Alabama/Mississippi state line, west of the Byrd community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 20:40:00 to 19-APR-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREEK STAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down near the intersection of CR-79 and CR-10, near the Creek Stand community.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 19:20:00 to 19-APR-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down briefly near the intersection of US-231 and Old Barnes Road, a few miles north of the Pine Level community.  Three horse trailers, including one that weighed over 10,000 pounds, were tossed over 50 feet.

Tornado in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 17:28:00 to 19-APR-09 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in a wooded ravine, between Nichols Lane and CR-7.  It then traveled east-northeast for just over a mile, and lifted near the intersection of Coles Truck Stop Road and AL-5. Along the path, approximately 100 hardwood trees were snapped, and near the end of the path, several hardwoods were uprooted.  A home sustained minor damage to shingles and siding.  The occupant of the home took refuge in a closet, and was unharmed, after her brother called to inform her of the tornado warning.

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 17:35:00 to 19-APR-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUBLE SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 19:25:00 to 19-APR-09 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAYRE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 19:36:00 to 19-APR-09 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HECTOR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down briefly about two miles north of the Shopton community.  Several trees were snapped or uprooted.

Tornado in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 20:21:00 to 19-APR-09 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down at the intersection of US-411 and Joshua Drive, several miles northeast of Ashville.  It then moved nearly coincident with US-411 for about 3 miles, lifting just west of Mopar Drive.  About 50 trees were snapped or uprooted, but no other damage was found.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 20:35:00 to 19-APR-09 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE TEXAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down on CR-71.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 21:00:00 to 19-APR-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLADEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the city of Talladega.  At least two trees fell onto houses, and another fell onto a car.

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 17:53:00 to 19-APR-09 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYLENE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The tornado a touched down on CR-17, in the the Maylene community.  It then produced sporadic damage as it moved northeastward, crossing Kent Dairy and Thompson Roads, and AL-119, before lifting just before reaching Old Highway 31 and a large shopping center.  Damage along the path was minor, with a few trees being snapped off, and a few homes sustaining light shingle damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 18:18:00 to 19-APR-09 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few large trees were uprooted along the AL-22 Truck Route, in Maplesville.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 18:43:00 to 19-APR-09 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALUMET
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 19:10:00 to 19-APR-09 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down briefly on Mount Lebanon Road, just to the west of the Gibson community in the southern part of Montgomery County.  About 10 trees were snapped or uprooted, the metal roof was blown off a barn, and a home sustained minor shingle damage.

Hail in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 19:12:00 to 19-APR-09 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in HALE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 16:52:00 to 19-APR-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITSITT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just to the west of AL-25 about 1 1/2 miles north of the the town of Whitsitt. It then traveled east-northeast over County Road 47 and lifted just to the east of AL-61, south of the County Road 24 intersection. About 50 trees were snapped or uprooted, and a metal roof was peeled off of an outbuilding.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 16:23:00 to 19-APR-09 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 16:28:00 to 19-APR-09 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 16:30:00 to 19-APR-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail grew to the size of golf balls in the city of Hamilton.

Tornado in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 17:04:00 to 19-APR-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT STATION
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down on Luke Jackson Road, just east of AL-61.  From there, it traveled to the east-northeast, crossing over several dirt roads before lifting near Webb Road. Along the path, several large hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and softwoods were snapped. One home sustained minor shingle damage near the beginning of the path.  A large deer stand was destroyed near the end of the path.

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 17:15:00 to 19-APR-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 13:47:00 to 19-APR-09 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto power lines, just south of the city of Fayette.

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 17:16:00 to 19-APR-09 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Alabaster, near the intersection of US-31 and CR-66. It then traveled northeastward, crossed Interstate 65, and then lifted just after crossing CR-52 near the fire station in Pelham. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. A few apartment complexes sustained minor to moderate roof damage. Several fallen trees landed on homes and mobile homes. A large billboard was blown down, which briefly blocked the north bound lanes of I-65.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-09 19:59:00 to 19-APR-09 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTAWANA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down at the intersection of CR-27 and Jones Chapel Road. It then traveled northeastward and crossed Lake Rd, CR-29, Putman Road, and Hicks Road, before moving into Saint Clair County.  Six chicken houses were completely destroyed, killing nearly 100,000 chickens.  One home had its second story destroyed, and another home suffered a complete roof collapse.  One large industrial barn was destroyed.  Two additional homes, several more chicken sheds, and about 9 outbuilding also received varying degrees of damage.  About 200 trees were snapped and uprooted.