Several waves of thunderstorms affected Central Alabama on Wednesday, November 16. The airmass ahead of a slow-moving, strong cold front became increasingly moist and unstable during the early morning hours. Rotating supercells within several broken lines of thunderstorms began producing damage just after sunrise in west Central Alabama. Isolated damage continued across the southern portion of the area through the early afternoon. In addition to damage across portions of Alabama, this storm system produced damage from Eastern Texas to the Atlantic Coast.

Tornado in LEE, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:57:00 to 16-NOV-11 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOACHAPOKA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado initially touched down in Macon County Alabama and crossed into Lee County approximately 1 mile southwest of Lee Road 3. It continued its northeastward path causing extensive tree damage across western Lee County. Dozens of houses and mobile homes on the western side of Auburn were heavily damaged due to falling trees. Several residences were destroyed. One female and one child were injured when trees fell on a mobile home. Significant damage was also noted in the Terrace Acres neighborhood, where homes were heavily damaged from falling trees. The tornado crossed the southern edge of Auburn University's campus and caused damage to the baseball facilities at Auburn High School and nearby homes. The tornado crossed interstate 85 at US highway 280 and continued moving to the northeast toward Lake Harding. Along the lake, extensive tree damage and damage to numerous homes and boathouses occurred. Several residences were destroyed or sustained complete roof loss. The tornado continued into Harris County Georgia (See November Storm Data from WFO Peachtree City).

Tornado in MACON, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:52:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOTASULGA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in northeast Macon County south of Notasulga, east of County Road 81, along County Road 59. The tornado moved to the northeast, causing extensive tree damage. Approximately a dozen mobile homes sustained damage along County Road 54, before the tornado crossed into Lee County, south of Hunter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:27:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down across Rigsby Road just south of Rifle Range Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:32:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down near Shorter.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:39:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: REELTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down in Reeltown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:01:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A store sign was blown out along Fairview Avenue.

Tornado in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 07:07:00 to 16-NOV-11 07:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERSIMMON GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Whitfield and moved to the northeast. Along its path, approximately 150 softwood trees were snapped, 50 hardwood trees were uprooted, and five outbuildings were damaged. Six homes and one double wide mobile home were also damaged. One home along County Road 42 was destroyed causing 1 injury.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 07:32:00 to 16-NOV-11 07:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORTLEAF
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down in Demopolis along Maria Ave and moved northeast crossing Jefferson Road. Approximately 20 homes in the Edgewood Subdivision sustained minor roof damage. Several business signs along US Highway 80 were blown down and the Central Farmers COOP sustained significant structural damage as a portion of its roof was removed. The tornado lifted along US Highway 80, east of US Highway 43.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:08:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHISHOLM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the Alabama Christian Academy Football field in Montgomery, where a large pine tree snapped and collapsed a section of bleachers. The scorebored on the nearby Faulkner University baseball field also collapsed. The tornado continued northeastward crossing Wares Ferry Road, where several homes sustained minor roof damage. Farther to the northeast, the most widespread damage occurred at the Sunshine Valley Mobile Home Park, were numerous mobile homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage or the underpinning was blown out. Small outbuildings and sheds were also blown over in this area, and trees were snapped or uprooted. One large pine tree was uprooted and crushed a vehicle. From there the tornado crossed US Highway 231 and struck Adam's Motorsports, were a section of metal roof was peeled back. The tornado lifted just northeast of Adam's Motorsports.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 10:33:00 to 16-NOV-11 10:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWNDESBORO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large tree was snapped along Alabama Highway 97, just south of U.S. Highway 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 10:43:00 to 16-NOV-11 10:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANACK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several small trees were uprooted along County Road 37, north of U.S. Highway 80. A large amount of tree debris was also noted in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:02:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees down in the Cloverdale area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:06:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHISHOLM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Minor roof damage to Goodwyn Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 11:10:00 to 16-NOV-11 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITYLENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down between Dunbarton Road and N. Burbank Drive, north of County Road 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 16-NOV-11 10:40:00 to 16-NOV-11 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down with numerous power outages in Hayneville.