An unusually strong upper level trough and area of low pressure moved across the southeast states during the Feb 23-24 period, bringing with it numerous reports of wind damage and tornadoes.  The low level jet was particularly strong with very strong 0-1 km shear values in excess of 60 knots.  The 0-1 km helicity values were in excess of 1000 m2/s2 in some areas with CAPE values around 500 j/kg.  There were a total of 11 tornadoes across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia, including 9 EF1 tornadoes and 2 EF0 tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:28:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANNON STAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were blown down on Murphy Mill Road as well as near Technology and Westgate.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:20:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across County Highway 105.

Tornado in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:31:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLY SPRINGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This was the third tornado to develop in northwest Houston county, spawned by the same thunderstorm.  Damage was focused at the athletic center of a private school and a nearby neighborhood.  A concrete block baseball dugout was destroyed and several wood power poles were snapped.  Multiple homes had minor roof damage.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds near 100 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Tornado in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:34:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLY SPRINGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This was the fourth tornado to develop in northwest Houston county, spawned by the same thunderstorm.  The tornado began just south of Westgate Parkway, and then quickly intensified, snapping 5 power poles near Westgate Parkway and Technology Drive.  Several houses in nearby neighborhoods had some roof damage and a barn also had roof damage.  The remainder of the track was mostly tree damage with the tornado ending just south of the Henry-Houston county border, still in Houston county.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated near 100 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Tornado in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:54:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short tornado track was determined along CR-53 just north of its intersection with CR-26.  This was a concentrated area of damage with large trees uprooted and snapped near a residence.  One of the trees had a small amount of debarking with large limbs removed.  This tornado was rated EF0 with max winds estimated at 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 23:00:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REHOBETH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roof damage occurred to some homes in the Rehobeth area.  Damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 21:55:00 to 23-FEB-16 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down in the area along with numerous power outages reported by the Wiregrass Electric Coop.

Tornado in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:38:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEADLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was the fifth tornado to be spawned by the same parent thunderstorm in southeast Alabama, this time in Henry county.  The tornado initially developed near CR-83 and the city limits of Headland, where large trees were uprooted.  The tornado crossed a wooded area near a creek and then ended near Knowles Road and CR-16 where a house had roof damage, an RV was overturned, a shed was destroyed, and some large trees were uprooted.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated near 100 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:28:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANNON STAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down onto John D Odom Road near West Main.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:32:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLY SPRINGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WTVY reported damage to the northwside Walmart with damage to the roof and doors.  There were also reports of power lines and trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 23:20:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down near a residence in Columbia.

Tornado in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:24:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLIS DAIRY RD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This was the second tornado to develop in northwest Houston county, spawned by the same parent thunderstorm.  After initially developing in Houston county, the tornado crossed into extreme southeast Dale county before moving back into Houston county in the Murphy Mill Road area.  There was a small area of EF1 damage along Murphy Mill Road where many large diameter pine trees were snapped and uprooted.  This tornado likely lifted before reaching U.S. Highway 231.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated near 100 mph.

Tornado in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:15:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This was a weak tornado just north of the Houston and Geneva county border.  It removed metal roofing from several barns and porches.  Multiple trees were blown down.  This tornado was rated EF0 with max winds estimated near 70 mph.  Damage cost was estimated.

Tornado in HOUSTON, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:29:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANNON STAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the second Houston county segment of the second tornado to develop in northwest Houston county, spawned by the same parent thunderstorm. After initially developing in Houston county, the tornado crossed into extreme southeast Dale county before moving back into Houston county in the Murphy Mill Road area. There was a small area of EF1 damage along Murphy Mill Road where many large diameter pine trees were snapped and uprooted. This tornado likely lifted before reaching U.S. Highway 231. This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated near 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 21:40:00 to 23-FEB-16 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across County Road 65.

Tornado in HENRY, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 23:02:00 to 23-FEB-16 23:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDWICKBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short tornado path was observed along CR-65 just to the east of its intersection with Highway 95.  Many large trees were snapped or uprooted along this short path.  This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated around 105 mph.

Tornado in DALE, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:28:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURRYTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the Dale county segment of the second tornado to develop in northwest Houston county, spawned by the same parent thunderstorm. After initially developing in Houston county, the tornado crossed into extreme southeast Dale county before moving back into Houston county in the Murphy Mill Road area. This tornado was rated EF0 for the Dale portion of the track as the only EF1 damage found was found in Houston county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 21:39:00 to 23-FEB-16 21:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYTLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across Johnny Johnson Road near Open Pond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENEVA, ALABAMA
From 23-FEB-16 22:05:00 to 23-FEB-16 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roof damage was reported in Hartford.  Damage cost was estimated.