A strong shortwave moved across the area during the evening hours on Saturday, March 31, 2012. With moderate instability in place (1500-2500 J/kg) and steep mid level lapse rates due to 500 mb temperatures of -18 degrees C, supercell thunderstorms produced widespread large hail across locations in northwest Central Alabama. Hail larger than golf balls was reported with numerous thunderstorms. In addition, thunderstorms tracked across the same areas, resulting in multiple rounds of large hail for the same locations.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:56:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail is covering the ground in Oak Grove.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 19:05:00 to 31-MAR-12 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail has increased in size to half dollar in Oak Grove.

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 19:29:00 to 31-MAR-12 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 19:46:00 to 31-MAR-12 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORS FERRY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:02:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELICON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail damaged several vehicles near the community of Helicon.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:03:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEYTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail continued to fall in Parrish, and was still covering the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:55:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESMITH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large antenna attached to the roof was blown off, causing minor shingle damage to a home on County Road 146.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:11:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELICON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large oak tree fell onto a home along County Road 126, causing extensive damage to the roof, ceiling joists, siding, and interior walls.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:05:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWHATAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 19:46:00 to 31-MAR-12 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 19:55:00 to 31-MAR-12 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEVALLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 21:25:00 to 31-MAR-12 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEXAR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 20:05:00 to 31-MAR-12 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOOK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 22:05:00 to 31-MAR-12 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DETROIT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:35:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAXINE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:14:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLADEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:59:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEYTOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail was reported covering the ground in Parrish.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:30:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORT CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:31:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAXINE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter was reported covering the ground at Bluff Creek along Mulberry Fork, at the Jefferson and Walker county line. A large amount of tree debris was also reported on the ground.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 18:37:00 to 31-MAR-12 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIGOLD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

For the second time during this event, hail up to the size of golf balls was reported near Curry.

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 16:20:00 to 31-MAR-12 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUBLE SPGS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported at the Corinth Recreation area, resulting in damage to several vehicles.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 16:13:00 to 31-MAR-12 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIGOLD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 16:58:00 to 31-MAR-12 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:10:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTOONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:10:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:10:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIPSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gust estimated between 60 and 70 mph west of Sipsey, near old U.S. Highway 78.

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:45:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESMITH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:51:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESMITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 16:59:00 to 31-MAR-12 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIGOLD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Along Alabama Highway 195 north of Jasper, large hail damaged windows and sunroofs on approximately 40 vehicles and roofs on several homes.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:30:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER WALKER CO ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-12 17:29:00 to 31-MAR-12 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio