A potent storm system, which wreaked havoc across the eastern half of the United States on April 14-16, produced a significant and historic tornado outbreak across Central Alabama on April 15. Forty tornadoes, 30 of which touched down in Central Alabama, occurred in the state. At the time, this set a new record for number of tornadoes within the state from one event. This record was broken on April 27, 2011.
A surface low developed across the Central Plains on Thursday, April 14, and strengthened as it moved into the mid-Mississippi River Valley.  In response, surface dew points in the middle to upper 60s surged northward into Central Alabama and deep vertical wind shear increased, providing support for tornadic supercell development. A weakening line of thunderstorms moved into northwest Central Alabama early Friday morning. The southern end of this line intensified by mid day as it encountered a more unstable airmass. South of the line, supercells formed in Mississippi and tracked eastward into west Central Alabama. The entire system pushed east across the area over the course of about twelve hours, exiting east Central Alabama in the early morning hours on Saturday, April 16. In addition to the thirty tornadoes, the storm system produced widespread straight line wind damage and numerous large hail reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:27:00 to 15-APR-11 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A fire station received damage to the siding on the building.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 17:13:00 to 15-APR-11 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOSA PINES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across Renfroe Road in Alpine.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 13:30:00 to 15-APR-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTON CHAPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight inches of water flowed across US Highway 31 in Hoover. Chace Lake Drive was also flooded.

Tornado in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 18:05:00 to 15-APR-11 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down along County Road 272 where it uprooted several hardwood and softwood trees. One mobile home sustained significant damage. Maximum winds were estimated to be 90 mph. The tornado lifted 0.1 miles northeast of County Road 272.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 14:00:00 to 15-APR-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGELLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six inches of water covered Interstate 65 Northbound at Alford Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 17:25:00 to 15-APR-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof of a mobile home was removed and trees and powerlines were blown down.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:40:00 to 15-APR-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water over the roadway caused an 18 wheeler to hydroplane and run off of the road on Interstate 65 Southbound at mile marker 258 in Downtown Birmingham.

Tornado in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 18:23:00 to 15-APR-11 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 21.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just west of County Road 26 on Cruise Road in Lowndes County. The tornado tracked northeastward. Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted along the path and a few homes suffered minor shingle damage. The tornado lifted just after it crossed County Road 32. Maximum winds were estimated to be 75 mph.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 15:40:00 to 15-APR-11 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 15:56:00 to 15-APR-11 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was observed in Rock Ridge at the junction of Highway 17 and Highway 58.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 17:28:00 to 15-APR-11 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTTLE
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A spotter observed 75 mph winds on a hand held anemometer. Several trees were also blown down.

Tornado in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 12:45:00 to 15-APR-11 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEIGER
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 6.88M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Neshoba County Mississippi. It tracked northeastward through Kemper County Mississippi before it crossed the Mississippi, Alabama state line approximately 1.5 miles north of Sumter County Road 30. As it entered Alabama, the tornado was an EF-3 with winds estimated between 140-150 mph. In Sumter County, numerous homes and businesses in the town of Geiger sustained extensive damage. As the tornado continued to move east, thousands of trees were either snapped or uprooted. The tornado lifted near the Tombigbee River at the Sumter, Greene County line.

Tornado in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 18:48:00 to 15-APR-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down just north of County Road 58 in Dallas County. The tornado moved approximately 0.2 miles northeast and caused considerable damage to a metal warehouse. The tornado lifted along County Road 944. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 17:26:00 to 15-APR-11 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down and it blocked a road in Marion County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 19:13:00 to 15-APR-11 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA SKYHARBOR ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down, including one that fell on a house. The awning of an old gas station also received damage.

Tornado in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 19:04:00 to 15-APR-11 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELOIT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down east of County Road 189 and north of County Road 205 in Dallas County. As the tornado moved east, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado lifted approximately 1.6 miles northeast of where it initially touched down. Maximum winds were estimated to be 105 mph.

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:00:00 to 15-APR-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRTLEWOOD
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:17:00 to 15-APR-11 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRTLEWOOD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:12:00 to 15-APR-11 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported at the Alabaster City Hall.

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:17:00 to 15-APR-11 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF ACRE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 14:16:00 to 15-APR-11 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALPH
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 7.06M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The second segment of this tornado crossed into Tuscaloosa County, approximately one half mile west of Lock 9 Road. The tornado touched down in Greene County, 3 miles southeast of Ralph. The tornado strengthened to an EF-3 rating, with maximum winds of 140 mph. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted and a power transmission tower was severely damaged. As the tornado moved northeast into Taylorville, several homes and businesses received structural damage. The tornado lifted near Mayfair Drive, south of Veterans Memorial Parkway. The damage path in Tuscaloosa County had a maximum width of 500 yards.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 19:48:00 to 15-APR-11 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 440.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down approximately 2 miles southeast of Independence along County Road 13. The tornado moved northeast where it snapped or uprooted several trees. As the tornado moved into the Old Kingston community, it strengthened to and EF-1 rating, with maximum winds of 90 mph, and removed the steeple from a church. A mobile home also sustained significant damage. The tornado lifted 2 miles north of Old Kingston near County Roads 161 and 150.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 20:06:00 to 15-APR-11 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 39.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 1.5 miles northeast of Boone's Chapel in the Hunting Area community. The tornado moved northeastward where it snapped or uprooted trees along its path. Maximum winds were estimated to be 75 mph. The tornado lifted near the intersection of County Road 68 E and County Road 139.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:20:00 to 15-APR-11 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell in the Dearing Downs Subdivision off of County Road 52 in Helena.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 22:45:00 to 15-APR-11 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVENPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down near Highway 31 in Davenport.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 23:13:00 to 15-APR-11 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Signs in a shopping center were blown down in the Wadley Area.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 19:56:00 to 15-APR-11 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSEYS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 458.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just south of the Old Kingston Community along County Road 21. As the tornado moved to the northeast, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Several structures also suffered minor damage. Maximum winds were estimated to be 90 mph. The tornado lifted just east Marbury near County Road 20.

Tornado in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 20:25:00 to 15-APR-11 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the intersection of Dallas County Roads 461 and 460. The tornado moved to the northeast and crossed the Alabama River where it moved into Autauga County. The tornado lifted just after crossing County Road 1 in Autauga county. In Dallas County, dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:23:00 to 15-APR-11 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARGIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 14:53:00 to 15-APR-11 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 3.91M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Sumter County, near US Highway 80, where several trees were snapped. The tornado strengthened to an EF-2 rating, with maximum wind speeds of 115 mph and continued to move northeast as it crossed Alabama Highway 17, where two homes sustained significant damage, and two outbuildings were completely destroyed. The tornado lifted near County Road 17, about 7 miles south of Livingston.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 20:29:00 to 15-APR-11 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 309.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado initially touched down in Dallas County, near the intersection of Dallas County Roads 461 and 460. It moved northeast where it crossed the Alabama River and moved into Autauga County. As the tornado crossed Autauga County Road 1, it lifted. In Autauga County, hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. Several structures sustained damage as well.

Tornado in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 15:00:00 to 15-APR-11 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERTZ
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 88.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Bibb County, along State Highway 25. The tornado has been rated an EF-1, with maximum winds at 105 mph. As the tornado moved northeast, it crossed Highway 5 south of West Blocton where several homes sustained moderate roof damage. Along the path, hundreds of trees were either snapped or uprooted. The tornado lifted along County Road 24, 3 miles east of West Blocton.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 23:27:00 to 15-APR-11 23:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell on a home in Roanoke.

Tornado in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 20:27:00 to 15-APR-11 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: TITUS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 12.90K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down approximately 0.7 miles northeast of Titus, west of Grays Ferry Road in Elmore County.  The tornado then moved northeast where it crossed Grays Ferry Road. Four barns were damaged and nearby outbuildings sustained roof damage. A carport also sustained damage, along with the cars that were parked under it.  The tornado lifted in a wooded area east of Grays Ferry Road.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:27:00 to 15-APR-11 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGYLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in LEE, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:54:00 to 15-APR-11 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 15:44:00 to 15-APR-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 371.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The first segment in this tornado initially touched down in Greene County along County Road 20, 2.2 miles east of Forkland. The tornado then moved northeast into Hale County, where it lifted north of State Highway 25, 2.4 miles west of the Bibb County line. In Greene County, the tornado was rated an EF-1, with maximum winds of 105 mph. The tornado snapped hundreds of trees along its path.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 20:29:00 to 15-APR-11 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 39.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the Alabama River in Autauga County. The tornado then moved northeastward and crossed County Road 1. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. The tornado lifted near County Road 9.

Tornado in HALE, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 15:50:00 to 15-APR-11 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.98M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The second segment of this tornado crossed into Hale County, just north of Creehill Creek. This tornado began in Greene County 2.2 miles east of Forkland. The tornado moved northeast into Hale County where it snapped and uprooted hundreds of trees. As the tornado crossed State Highway 14, it strengthened to an EF-2 rating, with maximum winds of 130 mph. Three mobile homes were severely damaged just north of Greensboro. The tornado lifted north of State Highway 25, 2.4 miles west of the Bibb County line.

Tornado in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 22:43:00 to 15-APR-11 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN LAKE NORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 45.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in a wooded area 4 miles southwest of Jackson's Gap. The tornado moved to the northeast where it snapped and uprooted many trees. As the tornado crossed Highway 280, 3 homes were damaged due to fallen trees. The tornado lifted 3.1 miles north of Jackson's Gap.

Hail in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 19:12:00 to 15-APR-11 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was observed in Downtown Selma.

Hail in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 19:19:00 to 15-APR-11 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 22:17:00 to 15-APR-11 22:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEOKA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.33M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 6.4 miles west of Central, along County Road 334 in Elmore County. The tornado moved to the northeast and crossed the Coosa County line. The tornado then crossed State Highway 9 and continued moving east, eventually crossing into Tallapoosa County. The tornado lifted on the east side of northern Lake Martin. In Elmore County, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 15:59:00 to 15-APR-11 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILURIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Alabaster, at the Evangel Church on Thompson Road. The Evangel Church had some minor roof damage on its property. The tornado moved northeastward where it uprooted several trees along 8th Street SW and 6th Street SW. Several of those trees landed on homes. The tornado was rated an EF-0, with maximum winds of 70 mph. The tornado lifted near Highway 31 at the Alabaster City Hall.

Tornado in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 22:34:00 to 15-APR-11 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OUR TOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 6.4 miles west of Central, along County Road 334 in Elmore County. The tornado moved to the northeast and crossed the Coosa County line. The tornado then crossed State Highway 9 and continued moving east, eventually crossing into Tallapoosa County. The tornado lifted on the east side of northern Lake Martin. In Tallapoosa County, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 10:30:00 to 15-APR-11 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall led to flash flooding on several roadways in Vernon, including Aberdeen Road, Springfield Road, and Tower Road.

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:44:00 to 15-APR-11 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 28.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 2.5 miles northwest of Wilsonville on Largin Road. The tornado moved northeastward where it snapped or uprooted several trees. As the tornado crossed County Road 441, it strengthened to an EF-1 rating, with maximum winds of 90 mph. One home sustained roof damage, and a horse trailer was thrown at least 100 yards. The tornado lifted just north of Highway 25 near the Lay Lake inlet.

Flash Flood in MARION, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 11:00:00 to 15-APR-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 118 in Winfield had 12 inches of water over it.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 11:10:00 to 15-APR-11 11:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NANAFALIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado initially touched down in Choctaw County (see Mobile Storm Data), and  moved northeastward into Marengo County, where several trees were snapped or uprooted. The damage path for this tornado is based on eyewitness accounts. The area was impacted by stronger tornado in the afternoon hours that took roughly the same path.  The tornado lifted just northeast of Nanafalia.

Tornado in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 17:00:00 to 15-APR-11 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLAWHITE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 23.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just north of Cooper Road off Highway 65 in Perry County. The tornado moved east-northeast where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees. Two outbuildings sustained significant damage. The tornado lifted just south of Highway 80 off of Tayloe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 15:58:00 to 15-APR-11 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTON CHAPLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large magnolia tree was blown down on Highway 150, near Regions Park in Hoover.

Tornado in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 17:25:00 to 15-APR-11 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILULA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 38.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 2.7 miles north of Hamburg, just west of County Road 45. The tornado moved northeast where it snapped or uprooted several trees. As the tornado crossed County Road 45, it strenghtend to and EF-2 rating, with maximum winds of 115 mph. A barn sustained roof damage and a significant number of trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado lifted about 0.5 miles west of County Road 45.

Flash Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 12:00:00 to 15-APR-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 12 inches of water covered 25th Street in downtown Jasper.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 12:30:00 to 15-APR-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The bridge over Hunter Creek Road in Northport was closed due to water flowing over it.

Tornado in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 14:03:00 to 15-APR-11 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BODKA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.07M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Sumter County along Dan Mitchell Road, south of State Route 116, six miles west southwest of Gainesville. As the tornado moved east, the tornado strengthened to an EF-2 rating, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. Dozens of hardwood trees were either snapped or uprooted and several homes sustained damage. One home sustained major roof damage along the path. The tornado lifted a half a mile west of State Route 39, one mile south of Gainesville.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 17:38:00 to 15-APR-11 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: NANAFALIA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 3.48M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado initially touched down in Choctaw County Alabama and moved northeast. It crossed into Marengo County several miles southwest of Nanafalia. The tornado continued to move northeast where it snapped or uprooted numerous trees. As it moved into Nanafalia, the tornado straightened to an EF-2 with maximum winds of 135 mph. Several homes sustained moderate damage due to falling trees. A couple of homes lost parts of their roofs. The tornado lifted just northeast of County Road 33.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:04:00 to 15-APR-11 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NANAFALIA
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 3.99M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Marengo County just west of County Road 90 in a rural setting. The tornado moved northeastand snapped or uprooted dozens of trees. As the tornado crossed State Highway 69 just south of Myrtlewood, it strengthened to an EF-3 rating, with maximum winds of 150 mph. Several dozen mobile homes were heavily damage or destroyed, resulting in 1 fatality. In the community of Hilltop, several more mobile homes were destroyed, resulting in 4 injuries. The tornado continued to move northeast where it snapped and uprooted many more trees. It lifted after it crossed State Highway 28, northwest of Linden. The tornado had a slight left turn to its path.

Tornado in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 22:26:00 to 15-APR-11 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: EQUALITY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 14.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 6.4 miles west of Central, along County Road 334 in Elmore County. The tornado moved to the northeast and crossed the Coosa County line. The tornado then crossed State Highway 9 and continued moving east, eventually crossing into Tallapoosa County. The tornado lifted on the east side of northern Lake Martin. In Coosa County, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. One home suffered significant damage and several outbuildings sustained roof damage.

Tornado in HALE, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 14:33:00 to 15-APR-11 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 374.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near State Highway 14 in Hale County. As it moved northeast, several hundred trees were snapped or uprooted. Several homes and businesses sustained moderate roof damage and a church sustained significant damage to the windows and one wall. Although no injuries were reported, one person remained trapped in their overturned mobile home for several hours. The tornado lifted near State Highway 69.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:35:00 to 15-APR-11 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.83M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Marengo County, just west of County Road 39, southwest of the community of Half Chance. The tornado moved northeast where it snapped and uprooted dozens of trees along its path. As the tornado moved into Dayton, it strengthened to an EF-2, with maximum winds of 125 mph. Several homes sustained significant roof damage. The tornado lifted 1 mile northeast of Dayton along State Highway 25.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 16:19:00 to 15-APR-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANOPIA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.02M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Marengo County, 7 miles west of Linden. The tornado moved northeast where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees along its path. As the tornado moved into the community of Pin Hook, it strengthened to an EF-2 rating, with maximum winds of 130 mph. Several homes received significant damage. One home had its entire roof removed and damage to several exterior walls. The tornado lifted near State Highway 28.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 21:47:00 to 15-APR-11 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSEYS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 1.24M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the intersection of County Roads 40 and 60, just east of the Old Kingston Community in Autauga County. The tornado moved east-northeast and passed north of Posey's Crossroads and entered Boone's Chapel. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. Numerous homes and business were significantly damaged or destroyed. One manufactured home was destroyed, causing 3 fatalities and 4 injuries. The tornado crossed Interstate 65 and lifted along County Road 85, north of the Stoney Point Community.

Tornado in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 15-APR-11 14:14:00 to 15-APR-11 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOXVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 83.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The first segment in this tornado track initially touched down north of County Road 86 in Greene County. It then moved northeast into Tuscaloosa, where it eventually lifted. In Greene County, the tornado was rated an EF-1, with maximum winds of 90 mph. Dozens of hardwood and softwood trees were either snapped or uprooted.