A very warm and unstable air mass developed over west Alabama by the late afternoon on March  31st.  Surface air temperatures warmed into the upper 70s with surface dewpoints in the upper 60s. Thunderstorms developed rapidly over Mississippi and spread into central Alabama during the evening hours. 0-6 km Bulk Shear values increased to between 50 and 60 knots and the storms quickly became severe, including tornadoes.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 20:42:00 to 31-MAR-16 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Blount County just south of Locust Fork and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 mph. The tornado was very briefly on the ground near the intersection of Spunky Hollow Road and Sunrise Lane just south of Locust Fork. A metal storage barn with wood framing was heavily damaged and the intact roof was lofted nearly 50 yards. Additionally, a dozen softwood trees were uprooted and/or snapped in this area of damage. A brick home sustained only minor roof damage. Another home in the path sustained minor roof damage and a small pontoon boat was lofted into the side of the home. On the left edge of the path, a single family home suffered the loss of some roofing materials and windows broken by debris. Another dozen softwoods were uprooted and/or snapped with several hardwoods also uprooted. The tornado lifted just northeast of Sunrise Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 20:48:00 to 31-MAR-16 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines downed along Channa Creek Road.

Tornado in LEE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 23:19:00 to 31-MAR-16 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITCHELL XRD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in south central Lee County near Beauregard and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-0 tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 70 mph. The tornado began near the intersection of State Road 51 and Lee Rd 47, where several pine trees were snapped and uprooted in a convergent pattern. One half mile to the east-northeast, the tornado caused shingle damage to a house along Lee Rd 114. The tornado continued for an additional 1.5 miles and caused minor tree and shingle damage before dissipating near the intersection of Lee Rd 400 and Lee Rd 166.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 18:27:00 to 31-MAR-16 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAZEMORE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeast Fayette County just northeast of Hubbertville and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 mph. The tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 52 and County Road 18. The tornado tracked northeast and uprooted and snapped numerous trees as it crossed County Road 24. From there, it continued northeast along and just north of County Road 24 and produced tree damage before dissipating at Castleberry Road.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 19:05:00 to 31-MAR-16 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Fayette County near Boley Springs and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-0 tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 70 mph. The short-lived tornado touched down near County Road 46 at the town of Boley Springs. The weak tornado tracked northeast and uprooted numerous trees along its path as it Crossed County Road 83. The roads were blocked by fallen trees at this point and the track could not be followed any farther.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 19:35:00 to 31-MAR-16 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHPORT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 19:35:00 to 31-MAR-16 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER WALKER CO ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail reported in the city of Jasper.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 18:03:00 to 31-MAR-16 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Fayette County near Bluff and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 105 mph.
The tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 51 and Turner Road. The tornado traveled northward along County Road 51 for about one mile uprooting and snapping trees, and then it damaged several wood frame barns and outbuildings. The tornado appeared to weaken and only produced minor tree damage as it crossed Turkey Creek and Kirkland Road. It continued north-northeast producing mainly tree damage before dissipating along County Road 21, about one-half mile south of County Road 42.

Hail in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 18:04:00 to 31-MAR-16 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Half Dollar size hail reported in the town of Kennedy.

Hail in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 18:06:00 to 31-MAR-16 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 18:08:00 to 31-MAR-16 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along Highway 96.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 18:51:00 to 31-MAR-16 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAUVOO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees uprooted and power lines downed near the town of Nauvoo.

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 17:44:00 to 31-MAR-16 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LASCA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 17:32:00 to 31-MAR-16 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Pickens County near Stafford and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 100 mph.
The tornado started in Mississippi and crossed the state line into Pickens County about 2.3 miles south of Highway 82. The tornado tracked northeast and crossed Eagle Road and County Road 30 before dissipating just north of Highway 82. The damage along the path consisted mainly of snapped and uprooted trees. There was some minor damage to a mobile home as the tornado approached County Road 30.

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 17:43:00 to 31-MAR-16 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHELSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Pickens County just north of Ethelsville and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 95 mph.
The tornado touched down near County Road 75 just south of Highway 34. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along County Road 75, and there was some minor roof and siding damage to a single residence. The tornado tracked east-northeast in an area that was not accessible by vehicle. The next damage area was along Mineral-Springs Church Road just south of Highway 34, where numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado continued eastward along Highway 34 and produced loss of shingles to a home and destroyed several outbuildings. The tornado crossed Shockley Road and produced considerable damage to a metal roof of a wood framed home and damage to several outbuildings. The tornado lifted just east of this damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 17:50:00 to 31-MAR-16 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees uprooted and a tree on a home along Highway 96 in the city of Millport.

Flash Flood in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 22:00:00 to 31-MAR-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads underwater and closed due to high water between the cities of Autaugaville and Prattville.  Approximately 60 Autaugaville residents trapped due to flash flooding that washed out portions of Strickland Landing Road.  The flash flood event continues into April 1st.

Flash Flood in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 31-MAR-16 22:30:00 to 31-MAR-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall over a several hour period produced flash flooding over southwest Elmore county. Portions of State Highway 143 between Duncan Road and Highway 14 were underwater and closed. The flash flood event continues into April 1st.