Several supercell thunderstorms produced heavy rain and some hail during the late afternoon and evening hours. These occurred along and north of a nearly stalled warm front which extended across southern portions of north Alabama into east central Alabama.  A few of these storms produced hail and frequent lightning.

Lightning in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 20:48:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SHARON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning hit a house, which was then on fire.  Four people were at home and got out of the house safely.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 18:57:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was snapped and fell onto a residence on Georgia Mountain.  Hail was falling as well, but no size was given in the news article.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 17:58:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOWN CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 18:56:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 18:20:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 18:59:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball sized hail was reported.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 19:10:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 19:10:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHIL CAMPBELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 19:13:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail was reported.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 19:25:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 19:34:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 19:55:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES CHAPEL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 20:38:00 to 26-MAR-11 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 19:05:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOULTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three quarter inch diameter hail was reported.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 18:12:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 17:55:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COURTLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported.

Hail in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 18:45:00 to 26-MAR-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch diameter hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-11 18:58:00 to 26-MAR-11 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees were knocked down onto power lines causing an outage.  The damage occurred on Skyline Drive and Gordon Street.