A slow moving cold front brought an extended period of severe weather and heavy rain, that lasted about 24 hours.  The storms produced damaging winds, large hail, flooding rains, and at least 4 tornadoes.

Hail in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 20:48:00 to 27-FEB-09 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 20:50:00 to 27-FEB-09 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMETTO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-09 01:42:00 to 28-FEB-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLLOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches across Lamar County caused as many as 60 county roads to become temporarily closed due to high water.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-09 04:30:00 to 28-FEB-09 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOKES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported in the Stokes area, south of Tuscaloosa.

Tornado in LEE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-09 08:25:00 to 28-FEB-09 08:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down southwest of the community of Salem. It then  moved just north of due east, crossing US-280 and several smaller county roads, before lifting at CR-379.  Winds estimated at 125-130 mph destroyed 6 mobile homes and 4 site built homes, badly damaged 8 homes, and caused minor damage to 9 others.  Two area businesses were destroyed, one other received minor damage, and one school building was damaged.  Hundreds of trees were snapped off and uprooted, and one 18-wheeler was overturned.  There were three minor injuries reported, only one that required hospitalization.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 12:55:00 to 27-FEB-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several roads around the University of Alabama campus became flooded and temporarily impassable.

Hail in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 13:03:00 to 27-FEB-09 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 14:00:00 to 27-FEB-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reported near Interstate 65 exit 186.

Hail in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 27-FEB-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in HALE, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 15:56:00 to 27-FEB-09 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple 911 calls were received from the public of a tornado crossing AL-69 north of Greensboro.  Only one damaged tree could be found with the apparent brief touchdown.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 16:01:00 to 27-FEB-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Old Fayette Road at Brady Montgomery Road became temporarily impassable and was closed due to high water.

Hail in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 16:21:00 to 27-FEB-09 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 17:21:00 to 27-FEB-09 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down on CR-19.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 17:30:00 to 27-FEB-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANSEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to six inches of rain caused several roads across Pickens County to become temporarily impassable, including around the city of Reform.

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 17:30:00 to 27-FEB-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reported at mile marker 20 on Interstate 20.

Hail in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 17:50:00 to 27-FEB-09 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE FLAT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 08:35:00 to 27-FEB-09 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on AL-171 near Harbin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 08:55:00 to 27-FEB-09 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down around the Kennedy area.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 09:56:00 to 27-FEB-09 09:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIMS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham.

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 10:10:00 to 27-FEB-09 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down briefly near County Road 11 in Chelsea. There was no solid path of destruction, but the tornado was witnessed by several people. Damage in the area included several trees and power lines that were blown down, windows blown out of multiple cars, and a gas station sign that was destroyed.  Winds were estimated around 75 mph.

Hail in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 12:45:00 to 27-FEB-09 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAFFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 18:02:00 to 27-FEB-09 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across roadways in Uniontown.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 18:15:00 to 27-FEB-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on AL-22, west of Orville.

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 18:21:00 to 27-FEB-09 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEMOPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 19:08:00 to 27-FEB-09 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAFFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 20:10:00 to 27-FEB-09 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT WILLING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down and blocked AL-25, near the Bragg community.

Tornado in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-09 07:40:00 to 28-FEB-09 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST TALLASEE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down briefly near CR-51 in far southern Tallapoosa County. Several trees and power lines were blown down and 2 outbuildings were destroyed. A couple of homes in the area also sustained shingle damage.

Tornado in LEE, ALABAMA
From 28-FEB-09 07:56:00 to 28-FEB-09 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGE GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down briefly near the intersection of US-280 and CR-147, near an area known as The Bottle.  One building sustained heavy damage when its metal roof was peeled off. One car was overturned at a used car dealership and a few trees were snapped or uprooted.

Hail in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 15:41:00 to 27-FEB-09 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-09 18:28:00 to 27-FEB-09 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Baseball sized hail was reported on AL-69 south of US-80.