A deepening short wave moving through the southern Plains States produced widespread lift across Alabama during the morning hours on April 19th. At the same time, a surface warm front lifted northward across south Alabama and pulled warm and unstable air into central Alabama.  Several tornadoes formed in the warm sector south of the warm front.  Later that day and into the overnight hours, a cold front approached Alabama from the west and triggered severe thunderstorms development, mainly across the northern portions of central Alabama.

Tornado in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:38:00 to 19-APR-15 07:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down in extreme northwestern Cherokee County just northwest of the city of Leesburg. The tornado touched down along Keener Dr, west of state road 68, uprooting and snapping multiple hard and softwood trees. One of the larger hardwood trees unfortunately fell into a residence causing substantial damage to both the home and vehicle. Just further downstream, a barn was also destroyed by an uprooted tree along Bristow Gap Rd. The tornado was also at its widest point here of approximately 200 yards. The tornado continued north-northeast crossing State Road 68 causing damage to additional trees. The tornado lifted near the intersection of County Road 166 and County Road 670, but not before causing some minor porch and siding damage to another residence. Estimated peak wind was 80 mph.

Tornado in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 08:17:00 to 19-APR-15 08:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWICHEE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Russell County and confirmed a tornado. The tornado touched down south of County Road 18 just west of Highway 165. The tornado tracked northeast and crossed Highway 165 causing structural damage to several businesses in the drop zone market, removing the roof off a metal building, and tossing several rooftop air conditioning units. A large hardwood tree was uprooted in this same location. As it continued northeast, it crossed two subdivisions causing mainly roof and siding damage to numerous houses in the subdivisions. The tornado moved into the Alabama portion of Fort Benning, mainly over forested areas of the installation before reaching the Chattahoochee River. Estimated peak wind was 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 23:37:00 to 19-APR-15 23:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees uprooted in the town of Shottsville.

Tornado in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:43:00 to 19-APR-15 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A debris signature from the Maxwell Doppler Radar (KMXX) prompted a storm survey in this very rural portion of Russell County. The majority of the debris signature was over inaccessible and waterlogged land. The tornado did snap and uproot numerous trees as it crossed Perry`s Well Road and in the surrounding forest. The path length is approximate due to lack of roads and inaccessibility.  Estimated peak wind was 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:35:00 to 19-APR-15 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREDEGAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted along Pleasant Valley Road.  Damage to an agricultural building at Pleasant Valley High School.

Tornado in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 06:19:00 to 19-APR-15 06:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEACHBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in a pecan grove on Peachburg Road uprooting a mature healthy pecan tree. It traveled northeast paralleling Peachburg Road, snapping and uprooting numerous pines and hardwoods. It continued along a utility right of way and partially wooded land before crossing Peachburg Road again, and lifted just after crossing the road. No structures were affected by this tornado. Estimated peak wind was 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 14:57:00 to 19-APR-15 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees uprooted in the city of Mountain Brook.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 15:25:00 to 19-APR-15 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOODY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted on Oak Ridge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 15:32:00 to 19-APR-15 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESCOTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted on Papa's Hill Road.

Hail in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 20-APR-15 01:35:00 to 20-APR-15 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGHT STAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail 3 miles north of Highway 278 on Highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 19-APR-15 07:30:00 to 19-APR-15 07:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted in the town of Leesburg.  Minor damage to a barn and a house in Leesburg.