Ahead of a cold front associated with a strong upper level storm system, a squall line  moved across Central Alabama on Monday, April 11. This line of thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage, knocked down numerous trees and power lines and damaged many homes and buildings. In addition, embedded areas of rotation along the line produced one tornado, an EF1 in Jefferson County.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:30:00 to 11-APR-11 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A quasi linear convective system produced an EF1 tornado, with winds estimated at 100 mph, in the city of Vestavia Hills. The path was 0.4 miles long and 100 yards wide. The brief tornado touched down near the Vestavia Hills Police Department along Highway 31, traveled northeast crossing Bird Park and lifted just to the north of the Vestavia Hills Country Club, near Glenwood Road. Numerous hardwood trees were uprooted and thirty pine trees in Bird Park were snapped. An automobile sustained damage when its windows were blown out. Several buildings, homes and fencing were damaged; most due to fallen trees. One home sustained significant damage as the drywall fasteners on the ceiling were loosened by the force of the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:29:00 to 11-APR-11 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGELLA
Magnitude: 90.00 ES
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

To the south of a brief EF1 tornado path in Vestavia Hills, strong rear inflow notch winds up to 90 mph snapped or uprooted dozens of hardwood and softwood trees, some causing damage to homes as they fell.  This damage began near Old Creek Trail, just west of Highway 31, crossed Highway 31 just north of Georgia Ave, and continued east across the southern portion of Vestavia Hills Country Club.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:15:00 to 11-APR-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPAULDING
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large hardwood trees were uprooted southeast of Roosevelt Park, along and near Clarendon Ave. At least one fallen tree took down power lines. Also, tin roofing on an outbuilding was peeled back.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:26:00 to 11-APR-11 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTAVIA HILLS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were blown down across Hackberry Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:25:00 to 11-APR-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 ES
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Minor damage to homes and trees was noted along Shades Crest Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:30:00 to 11-APR-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in and around Centreville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:32:00 to 11-APR-11 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAHABA HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down onto a house along Meadowlawn Drive, near Dolly Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:34:00 to 11-APR-11 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARAMOUNT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down and it blocked Chandafern Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:35:00 to 11-APR-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree fell on a Brierfield fire truck along Highway 25. One fireman sustained minor injuries. Extent of damage to the fire truck is unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:39:00 to 11-APR-11 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAINBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across Etowah County, including the Mountainboro community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:40:00 to 11-APR-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a vehicle along Brook Highland Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:45:00 to 11-APR-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANDMARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house. Extent of damage to the home is unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 16:12:00 to 11-APR-11 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a vehicle on Military Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 16:15:00 to 11-APR-11 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blow down on to a house along Millican Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:47:00 to 11-APR-11 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:40:00 to 11-APR-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down across County Road 73, northwest of Jemison.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:07:00 to 11-APR-11 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down in the Tuckers Chapel Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:08:00 to 11-APR-11 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE POND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and resulted in a vehicle accident near the intersection of Highway 273 and County Road 48.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 16:43:00 to 11-APR-11 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In addition to numerous trees down across Fayette county, a metal roof was partially blown off a factory building in the city of Fayette.

Thunderstorm Wind in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:55:00 to 11-APR-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GADSDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Walnut Street, near 11th Street South.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:47:00 to 11-APR-11 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down along County Road 336 and Sunset Lake Drive near Chelsea.

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:43:00 to 11-APR-11 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:08:00 to 11-APR-11 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down and blocked the road in Summerfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:17:00 to 11-APR-11 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYLESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Highway 68.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:13:00 to 11-APR-11 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIRESTONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Highway 273 and County Road 82. The fallen trees trapped a vehicle on the roadway. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:15:00 to 11-APR-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down along Shelton Shores Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:24:00 to 11-APR-11 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTABOGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down near Eastaboga, and a roof was blown off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:22:00 to 11-APR-11 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: TDGVOR TALLADEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Airport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 16:56:00 to 11-APR-11 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Aliceville, some of which fell on homes. In addition, multiple businesses sustained roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:20:00 to 11-APR-11 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down and metal roofing was partially peeled back from one building.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:22:00 to 11-APR-11 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down and at least one structure along Highway 257 received damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:25:00 to 11-APR-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Garrison Lane and Oak Grove Lane, southwest of Munford.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:22:00 to 11-APR-11 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Old Montgomery Road, south southeast of Selma.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:50:00 to 11-APR-11 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUTAUGAVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along County Road 21 near Swift Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:55:00 to 11-APR-11 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down and it blocked Highway 9.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 16:47:00 to 11-APR-11 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSLAND CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In addition to several trees being snapped off, a home and small outbuilding sustained roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:07:00 to 11-APR-11 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR SPGS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were blown down in the community of Batch on Highway 195.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:25:00 to 11-APR-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down across County Roads 41 and 275, south of Arley.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 20:00:00 to 11-APR-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down. Some of the fallen trees damaged a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 20:03:00 to 11-APR-11 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down along Upper Kingston Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:30:00 to 11-APR-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along County Road 41 and State Route 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:24:00 to 11-APR-11 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around the city of Coker.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:36:00 to 11-APR-11 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around Lake Nicol.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:58:00 to 11-APR-11 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARTRIDGE XRDS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down on Morris Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 20:12:00 to 11-APR-11 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOSADA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the Coosada community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 20:24:00 to 11-APR-11 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION HILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In addition to approximately half a dozen trees down across the county, a roof was blown off an outbuilding at the intersection of County Road 10 and County Road 96.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 20:33:00 to 11-APR-11 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONS GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down just to the northwest of Dadeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 20:43:00 to 11-APR-11 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABANDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 16:40:00 to 11-APR-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down around Haleyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 17:58:00 to 11-APR-11 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOUNT SPGS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along Interstate 65 near mile marker 288.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:04:00 to 11-APR-11 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across the county, including around the city of Greensboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:09:00 to 11-APR-11 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Roswell Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:15:00 to 11-APR-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNVILLE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down in the neighborhood surrounding Avenue I in Bessemer. Minor roof and significant fencing damage was caused by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:13:00 to 11-APR-11 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGEWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down and it blocked Highway 269.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:12:00 to 11-APR-11 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CALLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A light post was blown down along Interstate 59 near mile marker 107.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:25:00 to 11-APR-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRDALE
Magnitude: 96.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gust of 96 knots, measured by equipment 70 ft high, caused damage to the tower. In addition, multiple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:40:00 to 11-APR-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEVALLO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong winds damaged a store front along Main Street. In addition, a tree was blown down onto a house on Nabors Drive. The extent of damage to the store front and home are unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:22:00 to 11-APR-11 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down along Bear Creek Road with minor roof damage to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 18:27:00 to 11-APR-11 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on West Valley Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 11-APR-11 19:05:00 to 11-APR-11 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAND ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down in and around Sand Rock, one of which fell onto a vehicle. In addition, shingles were blown off a barn on County Line Street.