Low-topped supercell thunderstorms developed along a powerful cold front during the late afternoon of the 28th across the eastern half of north Alabama.  The storms evolved into a quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) with embedded mesocyclones, one of which became tornadic.  There were also a few reports of large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 18:10:00 to 28-MAR-09 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE MUNI AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter-sized hail was reported to the media by the public.  The hail lasted 3 to 5 minutes.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 18:12:00 to 28-MAR-09 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE MUNI AR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel-sized hail was reported south of Guntersville and in Guntersville at the intersection of Highway 227 and Blunt Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 18:15:00 to 28-MAR-09 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE NEW YORK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked trees and powerlines down from Town Creek to the entrance of Guntersville State Park along Highway 227.

Tornado in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 19:11:00 to 28-MAR-09 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: PISGAH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado with a peak wind of 85 mph completely ripped the roof off of a barn along County Road 60. Two houses sustained significant roof damage along County Road 58 just northeast of Pisgah. Debris from the barn roof was thrown nearly 200 yards.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 17:39:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Penny sized hail was reported 1 mile east northeast and 2 miles northeast of Colonial Gardens subdivision near Highway 231.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 17:50:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Penny sized hail was reported along Highway 72, about 1 mile east of Moores Mill Road.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 17:55:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MARKET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported to the media by the public.  Photo verification of the hail is noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 17:53:00 to 28-MAR-09 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds knocked down powerlines along Lynn Drive and Slaughter Road.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 18:12:00 to 28-MAR-09 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAINVIEW
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Half dollar-sized hail was reported.

Tornado in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 28-MAR-09 19:16:00 to 28-MAR-09 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph tracked 2.5 miles.  The tornado snapped numerous large pine trees and uprooting others along County Roads 610 and 885, about 4 miles west of Valley Head.  A large tree fell on a house along County Road 885 causing significant roof damage.  At a residence along Country Road 121, a small portion of siding was peeled off of a home and a portion of a metal roof of a barn was also torn off.  Trees were also uprooted along County Road 608 and additional damage was found near Highway 11 and Bethel Road, just south of Hammondville.