An upper level closed low moved across the Mississippi Valley region on Thursday, April 5th. Ahead of this feature, storms along an outflow boundary moved across Mississippi and into west central Alabama by mid morning, producing large hail and wind damage across southwest portions of central Alabama. As the upper low crossed the area during peak daytime heating, a second round of severe thunderstorms developed. These storms brought large hail and wind damage to a significant portion of the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 15:54:00 to 05-APR-12 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and powerlines where reported down on a house on 3rd Avenue in Guin.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 16:07:00 to 05-APR-12 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and powerlines were blown down throughout Fayette. A few of the trees were blocking roadways.

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 16:31:00 to 05-APR-12 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER WALKER CO ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 16:46:00 to 05-APR-12 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORDOVA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 16:49:00 to 05-APR-12 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORDOVA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:14:00 to 05-APR-12 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPIRE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:14:00 to 05-APR-12 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPIRE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:32:00 to 05-APR-12 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERLIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 11:07:00 to 05-APR-12 11:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMA SKYHARBOR ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down near Selma.

Hail in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:56:00 to 05-APR-12 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 65, Exit 219.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:55:00 to 05-APR-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABASTER SHELBY ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail occurred at the National Weather Service Birmingham WFO.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 18:25:00 to 05-APR-12 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROPWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in the Wolf Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 18:48:00 to 05-APR-12 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLADEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in and around Talladega, including along Chaffey Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:18:00 to 05-APR-12 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were reported down near Adamsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:38:00 to 05-APR-12 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were reported down around Gardendale.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:46:00 to 05-APR-12 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:46:00 to 05-APR-12 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYLENE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:47:00 to 05-APR-12 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEMISON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 18:04:00 to 05-APR-12 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALERA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 17:55:00 to 05-APR-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 18:08:00 to 05-APR-12 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBURY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 18:20:00 to 05-APR-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINCENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were reported down around Vincent.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 10:37:00 to 05-APR-12 10:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Buster Sealy Road and Alabama Highway 183.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 15:34:00 to 05-APR-12 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in and around Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 09:12:00 to 05-APR-12 09:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HEBRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down across Highway 39, about 2 miles northeast of Gainesville.

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 09:07:00 to 05-APR-12 09:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANOLA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HALE, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 09:58:00 to 05-APR-12 09:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVANA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 15:27:00 to 05-APR-12 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported down in and around Sulligent.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 15:28:00 to 05-APR-12 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 15:35:00 to 05-APR-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 15:38:00 to 05-APR-12 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 05-APR-12 16:37:00 to 05-APR-12 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public