A surface low tracked northeast across northern Mississippi and northwest Alabama Saturday afternoon and evening. An upper level disturbance moving out of the southwest United States providing ample lift and shear increased as the surface low deepened.  The frontal system progressed slowly eastward, and this allowed for widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 17:20:00 to 03-JAN-15 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALPH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Tuscaloosa County and confirmed a weak tornado. The tornado entered Tuscaloosa County from Greene County about one-quarter of a mile south of Homestead Road. Two homes suffered roof damage and several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. The tornado lifted just north of Romulus Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 17:22:00 to 03-JAN-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees uprooted and power lines downed beginning near the intersection of County Road 45 south of Highway 78 and continuing northeast along County Road 45 to the community of Pea Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 17:29:00 to 03-JAN-15 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Barn damaged on County Road 108 Near Highway 253.  Several trees also uprooted along Highway 253.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 17:50:00 to 03-JAN-15 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOX SPGS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on a house along 6th Street East. A three year old boy was taken to local hospital for minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 17:52:00 to 03-JAN-15 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALEYVILLE POSEY ARP
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gust measured by the Posey Field Airport AWOS.

Flash Flood in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 18:25:00 to 03-JAN-15 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road washed out on Old Vienna Road near the intersection of Dr. Kirk Road.  Several other roads flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 19:00:00 to 03-JAN-15 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused about one dozen roads to become flooded and impassable within Tuscaloosa County.  The flooded roads were in the city of Northport, along Highway 69 between the cities of Tuscaloosa and Moundville, and along Highway 82 between the cities of Tuscaloosa and Duncanville.  Rainfall reports in these areas indicated widespread 2-4 inches with isolated amounts near 5 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 16:04:00 to 03-JAN-15 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CHAPEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted along Franconia Road between Aliceville and Carrollton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 16:23:00 to 03-JAN-15 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the Friendship Community.

Tornado in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 16:06:00 to 03-JAN-15 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in Sumter County and confirmed a weak tornado. The tornado touched down just west of Pretty Branch Road along the Norfolk Southern Railroad, about 0.5 miles east of Cuba. The tornado tracked northeast downing several large hardwoods and caused damage to the roof and anchoring system of a manufactured home as it crossed Pretty Branch Road and the railroad track. The tornado moved parallel to the railroad track downing approximately one dozen trees. The tornado lifted just west of Old Livingston Road.

Tornado in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 16:36:00 to 03-JAN-15 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BODKA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Sumter County and confirmed a tornado. The tornado touched down along State Highway 116 between Old Bodka Road and State Highway 17. The tornado traveled northeast and lifted near Old Bodka Road and Bodka Creek. The most concentrated damage was near Old Bodka Road where hundreds of trees were snapped off or uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 16:59:00 to 03-JAN-15 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOLLOY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted on County Road 21 just south of County Road 26.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 17:02:00 to 03-JAN-15 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON LAMAR CO ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted near the intersection of Aberdeen Road and Holiday Road.

Tornado in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 16:55:00 to 03-JAN-15 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST GREENE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Greene County and confirmed the damage was produced by a tornado. The tornado touched down on County Road 117, south of County Road 115. The tornado nearly paralleled County Road 117 for its entire duration with damage on both side of the road. Damage was light at the beginning of the path with only branches off trees. The damage intensified along the path and dozens of hardwoods and softwoods were snapped off or uprooted. One home had a large tree fall on it causing major damage. One mobile home suffered minor skirting damage and a few outbuildings were damaged.

Tornado in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 17:19:00 to 03-JAN-15 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNODDY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Greene County and confirmed a weak tornado. The tornado touched down near the Greene-Tuscaloosa County Line just south of the Jena Community. The initial touchdown was along Shiloh Road where trees were uprooted. The tornado traveled northeast and crossed into Tuscaloosa County.

Tornado in MARION, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-15 17:23:00 to 03-JAN-15 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT RIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in Marion County near the city of Hamilton and confirmed a weak tornado. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 43 and Beecher Street, about 3 miles northeast of Hamilton. The tornado path was all on the southeast side of Highway 43/17. One home suffered roof and shingle damage, and several trees were uprooted. Some of the debris was thrown several hundred yards downstream.