A quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) produced three tornadoes in northeast Alabama, including one EF-2 which tracked through portions of Jackson and DeKalb Counties.  Severe weather began as early as late evening on the 24th and lasted through the pre-dawn hours on the 25th.  Two people were also injured by lightning in Colbert County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:37:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down.

Tornado in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 03:11:00 to 25-OCT-10 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIOT XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado with peak winds up to 115 mph continued it's track from Jackson into DeKalb County producing it's worst damage near the intersection of County Road 134 and 131.  At this location, a cinder-block foundation shed was completely destroyed.  The tornado continued northeast lifting much of a roof and portions of a brick exterior of a home along County Roady 886.  It also destroyed a 20 by 20 foot shed.  As the tornado moved into the town of Ider, it destroyed the bleachers and scoreboard at the Ider High School football field.  The bleachers were solid concrete and were reinforced with 1/2 inch thick rebar.  Additional damage was observed along Highway 75 as the tornado tracked into Dade County, Georgia.

Tornado in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:52:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SECTION
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado with peak winds up to 80 mph touched down between Section and Dutton, just south of Highway 71.  The most significant damage occurred near the intersection of County Roads 18 and 395.  A trailer was overturned and a small shed was destroyed.  Portions of a roof and siding from a house were pulled off and several small trees were snapped.

Tornado in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 03:05:00 to 25-OCT-10 03:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSLIE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with peak winds up to 95 mph initially touched down near Rosalie, between County Roads 456 and 83.  At this intersection, the porch and overhang of a house collapsed and several large trees were uprooted.  The tornado continued to uproot several trees along County Road 78 as the tornado tracked east-northeast into DeKalb County.

Tornado in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:23:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ARAB
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado with peak winds up to 85 mph approached the town of Arab and touched down just east of Highway 231 at Haynes Road.  The tornado snapped or uprooted several trees along and produced some minor roof and siding damage at a home at the intersection of Haynes Road and Putter Circle.  Additional trees were snapped or uprooted on the golf course across the street from the home.  The tornado continued a short track east-northeast causing significant damage to a farm outbuilding on Huckleberry Lane.

Lightning in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 21:31:00 to 24-OCT-10 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALDOSTA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two men were working outside of the Colbert Steam Plant, when they were struck.  One man was revived and transported to the hospital in critical condition before passing away.  The other man was admitted and released from the hospital.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 21:50:00 to 24-OCT-10 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch hail was reported for 3 minutes in Arab.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 21:56:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY POND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball size hail was reported.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:05:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVEL HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball size hail was reported.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:10:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping Pong size hail was reported.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:15:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOWN CREEK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golfball hail was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:15:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping Pong sized hail was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:25:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVEST EPPS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 21:40:00 to 24-OCT-10 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILLEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 60 mph was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:10:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Porch and roof damage was reported at a residence in Rogersville.  A tree and fence was damaged and a nearby barn also sustained damage.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:40:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Penny size hail was reported east of Trenton.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 03:15:00 to 25-OCT-10 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter inch hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:30:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Tornado in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 03:12:00 to 25-OCT-10 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKAGGS CORNER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado with peak winds up to 95 mph continued it's track from Jackson County into DeKalb County paralleling County Road 141, striking two barns, collapsing the roof and walls of one of the barns.  Additional trees were snapped or uprooted.  The tornado also produced minor roof and structural damage to a trailer and several farm outbuildings along County Road 803.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:48:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS KEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A roof was blown off of a mobile home on Cannon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:18:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPPA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were knocked down onto CR 1856.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:28:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down onto a RV camper and lightly damaged a Chalet.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 03:07:00 to 25-OCT-10 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAINSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down onto vehicles on Memorial Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:27:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were reported blown down on Anderson Drive.

Tornado in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 03:02:00 to 25-OCT-10 03:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado with peak winds up to 115 mph touched down along Highway 40 just east of Highway 71.  Significant damage occurred at highway 40 and County Road 22.  A couple of sheds were destroyed and numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted.  A single-wide manufactured home was lifted 4 to 6 feet off its foundation along County Road 382 north of Highway 40.  Additional damage occurred along County Road 134 before the tornado crossed into DeKalb County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:30:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE MUNI AR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a powerline in Claysville.

Hail in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 21:40:00 to 24-OCT-10 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: O NEAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size reported in the Owens community.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 21:40:00 to 24-OCT-10 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVEL HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golfball size hail was reported near Russellville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 01:57:00 to 25-OCT-10 02:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLMAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Significant building and roof damage occurred in downtown Cullman.  Windows and some walls were blown out. Power lines were knocked down and numerous power outages resulted.  At Sports Center on highway 31N, Seadoos and Four-Wheelers were flipped over.  Big trees were also blown down near the Catholic Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 02:25:00 to 25-OCT-10 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN GAP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree fell across Morton Circle near highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 01:46:00 to 25-OCT-10 01:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were knocked down or partially uprooted along Vaughn Bridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 25-OCT-10 03:07:00 to 25-OCT-10 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Unspecified damage was reported near the intersection of 431 and highway 75 and along highway 75 to the intersection of Huntsville Road. Also, the KMART at 431 and highway 75 sustained roof damage.

Hail in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 24-OCT-10 22:05:00 to 24-OCT-10 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golfball size hail was reported.