Severe thunderstorms developed across southwest and south central Alabama during the afternoon and evening of February 15th as a strong upper level disturbance moved from the southern Plains to the Tennessee Valley. The severe storms developed along and ahead of the trailing cold front, producing both tornadoes and straight line wind damage.

Hail in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:13:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARALAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:24:00 to 16-FEB-16 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph downed trees along south Mt. Pleasant Avenue between Monroeville and Highway 84.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:26:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph downed numerous trees in the Monroeville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:28:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEXBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph downed trees along Oak Grove Church Road near Frisco City and Highway 84.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:32:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HYBART
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees along Oakley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 17:46:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYGOOD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A bow echo, producing winds estimated at 80 mph, produced a corridor of wind damage along and north of Straughn School Road which is northeast of Andalusia. Numerous trees were uprooted with power lines also downed. A tree fell onto a home on Country Drive, causing considerable damage.

Tornado in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 17:00:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was produced from the same parent supercell that produced tornadoes in Conecuh and Escambia Counties in Alabama as well as Escambia County Florida. The Covington County tornado first produced sporadic tree damage on Lloyd Mill Road. The tornado reached peak intensity of EF-1 when it moved across Swinson Road and destroyed a single wide mobile home. One person in the home suffered minor injuries. The tornado continued northeast and porduced further sporadic tree damage and minor roof damage to a few residences. It lifted and dissipated on Boykin Road just south of the Butler County line.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 12:14:00 to 15-FEB-16 12:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: YARBO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 12:15:00 to 15-FEB-16 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines down along Firetown Road southwest of the Mcintosh community. Damage sustained due to gradient wind as there was no storm in the vicinity. Wind advisory was in effect for the area.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 12:02:00 to 15-FEB-16 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: YARBO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Funnel Cloud in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 12:55:00 to 15-FEB-16 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 13:50:00 to 15-FEB-16 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 13:58:00 to 15-FEB-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKHILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down in rose bud along County Road 51.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 14:00:00 to 15-FEB-16 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Clarke county EMA reports trees down near the intersection of Walker Springs Road and Rabbit Creek Road.

Hail in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 14:24:00 to 15-FEB-16 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 14:45:00 to 15-FEB-16 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST HOME
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:58:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MON LOUIS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A severe thunderstorm wind gust tore a large street lamp out of a brick column. Radar observed winds of 53 knots just above the surface.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 17:39:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees on Highway 97 just south of Pettus Road. A deputy sheriff was temporarily trapped due the downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 17:51:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANTLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn on Emmett Avenue was destroyed due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 17:57:00 to 15-FEB-16 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOCIAL TOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Chicken houses were damaged by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILCOX, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:14:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees along Crawford and CR 1.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:23:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEEDHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed multiple trees on Melvin Cutoff Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:23:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:27:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATOM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed power lines along Frank Scruggs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:33:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines in the Lake Lavada Subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:46:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees along Mile marker 13/14 on Highway 69.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:53:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power line son Salt Works Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:55:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed a tree on Samantha Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:05:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees in Brewton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:05:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 downed trees in Thomasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:07:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOCTAW BLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 downed a tree on Gainestown Road.

Tornado in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:50:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was produced from an isolated supercell thunderstorm. The tornado moved northeast out of Escambia County Florida and into Escambia County AL just east of Flomaton. EF-2 intensity damage was surveyed on Old Fannie Road. The tornado continued northeast toward Pollard where it weakened and lifted. Extensive tree damage was noted with numerous softwood and hardwood trees either uprooted or snapped. Several power poles were also snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:41:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENNINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines.

Tornado in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 16:33:00 to 15-FEB-16 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was produced from the same parent supercell thunderstorm that produced the EF-3 tornado in Century, FL. The tornado in Conecuh County first touched down south of County Road 6 and quickly strengthened as it crossed the road. EF-2 intensity damage was observed at the Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Department which was completely destroyed. Significant tree damage was noted in the area and a well built home suffered extensive roof damage. The tornado continued to the northwest toward the Johnsonville Circle area where a few homes suffered roof damage. A single wide mobile home on Johnsonville Circle was destroyed. The mobile home was not anchored. Damage in this area was consistent with EF-1 intensity. The tornado lifted in the woods just to the northeast of the end of Clinton Drive.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 11:14:00 to 15-FEB-16 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: YARBO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail reported in Yarbo.

Hail in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 13:52:00 to 15-FEB-16 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 15:30:00 to 15-FEB-16 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines along Bailey Road.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 15-FEB-16 12:02:00 to 15-FEB-16 12:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: YARBO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported in Laton Hill.