Two outbreaks of large hail-producing supercell thunderstorms occurred over the weekend of March 26-27, 2011. The number of supercells, structure of the storms, and number of reports of large hail received over this two-day event is unprecedented in this forecast area and reminiscent of events that occur out in the plains.

Hail in DALE, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 12:26:00 to 27-MAR-11 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DALE, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 11:40:00 to 27-MAR-11 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 12:26:00 to 27-MAR-11 12:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 13:06:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLY SPRINGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were blown down across roadways.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 13:06:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The porch of a house as well as a barn completely collapsed.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Hail in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 14:10:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in DALE, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 14:30:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 12:50:00 to 27-MAR-11 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINCKARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Pinckard with a tree blown onto a power line in Newton.  The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate.

Hail in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 13:00:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 13:06:00 to 27-MAR-11 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 14:37:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 14:56:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 15:00:00 to 27-MAR-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 15:10:00 to 27-MAR-11 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEY GROVE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 14:09:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 15:05:00 to 27-MAR-11 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEY GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in DALE, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-11 14:30:00 to 27-MAR-11 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter