Multiple rounds of severe weather occurred across inland southwest and south central Alabama, inland southeast Mississippi, and the western Florida Panhandle from January 21st to January 22nd, 2017. The prolonged period of severe weather was the result of a longwave trough axis over the southern plains that was very slow to move east, allowing several strong shortwaves to move across the north central Gulf Coast in the southwest upper level flow. The first round of severe weather on the morning of January 21st resulted in 2 strong tornadoes over the WFO Mobile County Warning area along with straight line wind damage. Large hail was the predominate hazard with the second round of storms on the evening of January 21st. A combination of straight line winds and large hail impacted the region on the morning of January 22nd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 08:22:00 to 21-JAN-17 08:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC KENZIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were downed in and around McKenzie. A home on Elizabeth Street was damaged due to fallen trees. A home on Garland Road suffered minor damage from a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 05:38:00 to 21-JAN-17 05:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARVIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Highway 69. Another trees was blown down across Bashi Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 08:50:00 to 21-JAN-17 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUVERNE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines down in the city of Luverne. One business experienced minor wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 08:55:00 to 21-JAN-17 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a garage in the community of Gantt.

Hail in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 18:55:00 to 21-JAN-17 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MOB)MOBILE BATES FL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty NWS employee reported hen egg size hail off of Dawes Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 20:30:00 to 21-JAN-17 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell on a commercial building in Downtown Brewton.

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 22-JAN-17 09:04:00 to 22-JAN-17 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous pictures of ping pong to hen egg size hail in Foley.

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 22-JAN-17 09:51:00 to 22-JAN-17 09:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail reported in Foley.

Tornado in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 05:14:00 to 21-JAN-17 05:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOU
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down on Clark Road near Gilbertown and continued 15 miles to the northeast to the Choctaw and Marengo County line. The tornado then crossed the Tombigbee River and continued into Marengo County. A total of 24 structures were damaged by the tornado along its path. 4 residences were completely destroyed, 2 of which were mobile homes with the other 2 homes having no attached foundation. 2 other mobile homes were destroyed by downed trees. Another 20 structures experienced varying degrees of damage, some of which included major roof damage. The EF-2 intensity damage was located on Chapel Hill Road, Wimberly Road, and Pleasant Hill Road. 4 people were injured with 2 receiving significant, but non life threatening injuries after they were ejected 100-200 yards from their destroyed mobile home. Damage estimates of property were around $600,000 with another $150,000 estimated on the extensive tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 06:45:00 to 21-JAN-17 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERCIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large pine tree was uprooted, large tree limbs snapped, and a fence blown down.

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 19:18:00 to 21-JAN-17 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBERTA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off duty NWS employee reported ping pong ball size hail in Elberta.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 21:15:00 to 21-JAN-17 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPELAND CO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail was reported in Copeland.

Hail in BALDWIN, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 19:09:00 to 21-JAN-17 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several reports of quarter to golf ball size hail in Foley.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 22-JAN-17 11:09:00 to 22-JAN-17 11:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a power line on Gainestown Road near Evergreen Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 22-JAN-17 11:37:00 to 22-JAN-17 11:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: NADAWAH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off of a trailer and a house. 2 barns and a shed were destroyed. Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 22-JAN-17 11:52:00 to 22-JAN-17 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST HOME
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof of a home was damage by severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 07:15:00 to 21-JAN-17 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEVEN HILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down onto a home on Darling Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTAGE HILL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Approximately 40 cars were damaged at a car dealership near Interstate 65 and Government Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 08:10:00 to 21-JAN-17 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHINA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was destroyed along with shingle damage to a home near the intersection of Highway 83 and County Road 22. Severe trees were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 22-JAN-17 12:10:00 to 22-JAN-17 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGIANA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home's roof was damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down with one tree falling onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 08:18:00 to 21-JAN-17 08:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A sheet metal shed was blown down and a fence was blown down in Lyeffion, AL on Highway 83. Several tress were also uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 21-JAN-17 08:18:00 to 21-JAN-17 08:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Brewton, generally between Highway 31 and Sowell Road. 5 homes suffered damage due to fallen trees. The city mechanic shop on St. Nicholas Avenue had a large portion of the roof torn off due to wind.