Ahead of a strong cold front, a quasi linear convective system (QLCS) with embedded supercells moved eastward across Mississippi. Ahead of the line of thunderstorms, southerly flow increased, bringing moisture northward and increasing shear. This resulted in increased surface instabilities across much of the area, allowing storms to become surface based. Several tornadoes and widespread thunderstorm wind damage occurred across much of the area. In addition, strong gradient winds ahead of the strengthening system brought down power lines and caused minor structural damage. Heavy rainfall rates caused isolated flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 10:35:00 to 30-JAN-13 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WETUMPKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down on Whitman Field Rd, just east of US Highway 231.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 10:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The intersection at E.J. Oliver Blvd and Valley Road in Fairfield was impassable due to high waters.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 10:50:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBSON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local police reported Hale St and Elm St in Oxford were flooded and considered to be dangerous.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 10:50:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST END ANNISTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many intersections along 10th St were flooded and impassable. One water rescue was reported with no injuries.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 10:55:00 to 30-JAN-13 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AYRES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Sweeney Hollow Rd were reported as flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 10:58:00 to 30-JAN-13 10:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE TUCKEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down along County Road 29.

Flash Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lake Terrace St was flooded, with water levels up to automobile windows.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:07:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONS GAP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down along Main St.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down along Alabama Highway 9 in Barfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:28:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Alabama Highway 22 east of Wadley.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:39:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along County Road 33.

Tornado in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 04:33:00 to 30-JAN-13 04:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREWS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down in Monroe County, Mississippi, south of Greenwood Springs (See WFO Memphis Storm Data) and tracked northeastward into Lamar County, Alabama. The EF1 tornado with winds of 90 mph and 300 yards wide entered Alabama near the intersection of Pleasant Hills Rd and State Line Rd, downing trees near the state line. The tornado took a turn to the east, remaining south of US Highway 278. As the tornado crossed Shake Rag Rd and Abernathy Rd, it caused minor roof damage to one home and an outbuilding, and downed many trees. As the tornado turned to the north northeast, it crossed Sulligent Lake Rd and dissipated just west of Glass Rd. Path length in Mississippi was 7.02 miles.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 05:18:00 to 30-JAN-13 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in west central Fayette County, northwest of Fayette, along County Road 37 near the community of Mt. Vernon. The tornado tracked east northeast snapping and uprooting trees as it crossed County Road 23 and Alabama Highway 18. The tornado briefly strengthened to 90 MPH and turned to the northeast where it crossed Alabama Highway 107 and caused minor damage to a residence. The tornado continued moving east northeast, crossing Luxapallila Creek and causing significant tree damage along County Road 21, County Road 85 and County Road 80. The tornado crossed US Highway 43, downing more trees before lifting just west of Alabama Highway 129.

Flash Flood in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:38:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEFLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least six inches of water had flooded US Highway 78 at Alabama Highway 9.

Hail in MARION, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 04:50:00 to 30-JAN-13 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:48:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEHADKEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along County Road 30, near Paran.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:48:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLASSEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down in and around the community of Friendship.

Flash Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLADEGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along many roads in Talladega. Court St and Mosley St were reported as impassable. Other flooded streets included Isabell Circle, North St E, Scott St, and 8th Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 06:02:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELICON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were knocked down along County Road 40, just west of County Road 77.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 06:18:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATTMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on US Highway 31.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 06:25:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were knocked down in and around Millbrook.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 13:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEPPERELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown over, onto a manufactured home, trapping one person inside. No injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 06:44:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported down along Romulus Road near Sipsey Valley High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 07:40:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on County Road 2, north of Cuba.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 13:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds blew roof shingles off a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:50:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DADEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down along Dudleyville Rd and Horesebend Rd, northeast of Dadeville.

Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 13:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rainfall continued and streets across the county remained flooded for several hours after rainfall ended.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 07:48:00 to 30-JAN-13 07:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLANTON GRAGG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along Pinedale Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 08:20:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANTT JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and powerlines were blown down at the intersection of Alabama Highway 21 and US Highway 280.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 09:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE ARMANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Bernard Couch Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 09:12:00 to 30-JAN-13 09:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOCCOLOCCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree fell on a residence along Reneau St, causing roof damage.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 05:42:00 to 30-JAN-13 05:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPECT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado developed just downstream of the microburst wind damage south southwest of Nauvoo. This tornado moved east northeast, crossing Slick Lizard Rd. A mobile home sustained moderate damage due to a downed tree. The tornado continued east northeast, causing shingle damage to a home and destroying an outbuilding. The tornado lifted after crossing Alabama Highway 5. Along the path, dozens of hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 05:41:00 to 30-JAN-13 05:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Microburst winds of 90 MPH downed 150 pine trees in a swath of wind damage 200 yards wide south southwest of Nauvoo.

Tornado in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 06:01:00 to 30-JAN-13 06:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down just north of Addison along County Road 41, just north of Hunter Rd with winds of 70-80mph snapping many softwood trees. The tornado tracked east northeast and destroyed a small airplane hangar at the Addison Municipal Airport. As it tracked parallel to County Road 41, it continued to down trees with winds of 90mph. Just passed County Road 130, the tornado removed a portion of the roof from a residence. Portions of a metal roof were uplifted from an outbuilding along County Road 3725, causing minor tree damage. The tornado continued east northeast, crossing into Cullman County (See Storm Data WFO Huntsville) just south of County Road 1043. The tornado remained on the ground for an additional 2.14 miles in Cullman County.

Tornado in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 05:50:00 to 30-JAN-13 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down just west of the intersection of County Road 8 and County Road 3074 north northeast of Poplar Springs, downing several trees. In addition, a portion of the roof of a mobile home was thrown one quarter mile. At this point, the width was near 100 yards wide. The tornado tracked east northeast along Slick Ford Road, downing hundreds of trees. As the tornado crossed Smith Lake near Cove Road South, six homes sustained roof damage; one severely. The tornado widened to 1000 yards wide as it crossed the lake near County Road 61. As it tracked along the lake, thousands of trees were downed causing damage to at least a dozen additional residences. Also, several boat houses were destroyed. The tornado weakened as it crossed County Road 63, dissipating near the intersection of County Road 41 and County Road 52.

Flash Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 30-JAN-13 11:02:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sadie Lee Lane and Cooper St were impassable due to high water.