A line of severe thunderstorms tracked across the region on April 25th.  Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines were received.  This damage was scattered across a wide area with many counties affected.  It is likely a widespread area saw wind gusts in excess of 60 mph with localized areas seeing wind gusts in excess of hurricane force based on the reports received and radar wind velocity data.  Dothan was especially hard hit with power knocked out to most of the city through the overnight hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:55:00 to 25-APR-15 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:15:00 to 25-APR-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 129.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down with several large trees blown down in the town of Geneva.  The preliminary damage estimate for Geneva county is $128,657.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:25:00 to 25-APR-15 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 348.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.  The preliminary damage estimate is $347,500.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:39:00 to 25-APR-15 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large awning was blown into the median of Ross Tucker Circle from a nearby structure.  A picture was posted via WDHN-TV facebook.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:40:00 to 25-APR-15 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Dothan.  At the peak, 40,000 customers were without power.  Structural damage occurred to Houston County Farm Center with a preliminary damage assessment of major damage to 33 homes and minor damage to 115 homes.  Also some cars had trees on them.  The assessment listed the damage total at over $2.2 million.  No injuries occurred in the storm itself, but 3 minor injuries occurred during cleanup.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:15:00 to 25-APR-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 58 mph gust was measured at a University of South Alabama mesonet site in Geneva.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:23:00 to 25-APR-15 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH BLUFF
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A mobile home trailer was blown onto its side between Hartford and Wicksburg.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:25:00 to 25-APR-15 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were blown down onto homes in Hartford.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:30:00 to 25-APR-15 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLOCOMB
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was snapped in Slocomb.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:30:00 to 25-APR-15 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down onto a fence on Wicksburg road by Allen Stagefield.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALE, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:35:00 to 25-APR-15 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DHN)NAPIER FIELD
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:38:00 to 25-APR-15 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: REHOBETH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted in the Rehobeth area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:39:00 to 25-APR-15 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down across Timbers Drive southwest of Dothan.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:40:00 to 25-APR-15 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down onto Church street with a car demolished.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:40:00 to 25-APR-15 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two trees and a power pole were down on Tate Drive near Rip Hewes stadium.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:41:00 to 25-APR-15 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large pine tree was snapped and fell onto Aberdeen Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:42:00 to 25-APR-15 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINSEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large oak tree was snapped in Kinsey.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:42:00 to 25-APR-15 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOTHAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down just east of Dothan.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:45:00 to 25-APR-15 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEADLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were blown down in the Headland area.  A wooden swing set was blown into a fence.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:45:00 to 25-APR-15 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COWARTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down around Cowarts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:47:00 to 25-APR-15 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A gas station awning was damaged in Ashford.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:47:00 to 25-APR-15 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree and power lines were blown down across Prevatt Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:48:00 to 25-APR-15 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUMBLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on County Road 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:48:00 to 25-APR-15 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHORTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:48:00 to 25-APR-15 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDBERRY CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on County Road 6.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:48:00 to 25-APR-15 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUMBLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on County Road 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:50:00 to 25-APR-15 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down on Ludlam Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:50:00 to 25-APR-15 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were snapped near Webb.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:05:00 to 25-APR-15 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACODA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on a pickup near Hacoda.  A picture was submitted on social media.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:10:00 to 25-APR-15 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COFFEE, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:15:00 to 25-APR-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP ALAFLO BSA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on Highway 27 between Enterprise and Ozark.  This was reported on social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:15:00 to 25-APR-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA MUNICIPAL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down on Highway 27 north.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 25-APR-15 16:15:00 to 25-APR-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down near Somerset.