Thunderstorms developed ahead of a strong cold front and moved across the area. These storms produced high winds, large hail and a weak tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 07:52:00 to 03-APR-17 07:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUVERNE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Most of the damage in and around the city of Luverne was produced by a corridor of enhanced straight line winds with top winds estimated as high as 90 mph. Significant tree and power line damage was observed in the city with a few homes suffering significant shingle damage. A few homes were also damaged by fallen trees. A few businesses in downtown Luverne suffered major roof loss. The greatest damage occurred on Fourth Street where a single wide mobile home was pushed off its unanchored foundation and destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 04:55:00 to 03-APR-17 04:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down in Highway 5.

Lightning in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 05:00:00 to 03-APR-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A lightning strike caused a house fire along Finley Crossing Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 05:25:00 to 03-APR-17 05:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CITRONELLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated at 70 mph downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 05:45:00 to 03-APR-17 05:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHATLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated at 70 mph downed trees on Gosport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 06:00:00 to 03-APR-17 06:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANILA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated at 70 mph caused roof damage to a home on Play Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 06:15:00 to 03-APR-17 06:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 70 mph blew a porch off a house on Walker Springs Road.

Hail in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 06:26:00 to 03-APR-17 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 08:30:00 to 03-APR-17 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG CREEK LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flowing water was reported up to the tires of cars on St. Joseph Street.

Tornado in CRENSHAW, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 07:54:00 to 03-APR-17 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUVERNE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-0 tornado developed on East 1st Street just north of Highway 10. The tornado uprooted a few trees and caused some minor shingle damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 02:50:00 to 03-APR-17 02:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: YANTLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and powerlines on Highway 10.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 03:25:00 to 03-APR-17 03:27:00 (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 powerlines on Pine Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 06:55:00 to 03-APR-17 06:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOMATON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines in and around Flomaton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 07:00:00 to 03-APR-17 07:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENOX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees on a barn and a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 07:07:00 to 03-APR-17 07:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed multiple trees along CR 6 near CR28 and Appleton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESCAMBIA, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 07:10:00 to 03-APR-17 07:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees on CR 18 near Brewton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 07:27:00 to 03-APR-17 07:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winds estimated at 70 mph downed multiple trees on CR6 near Johnsonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 07:33:00 to 03-APR-17 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 70 mph caused the roof of a covered porch to collapse and numerous tress were blown over and snapped in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 07:40:00 to 03-APR-17 07:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines on CR82 near Buck Creek Baptist Church.

Heavy Rain in MOBILE, ALABAMA
From 03-APR-17 04:55:00 to 03-APR-17 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 4.5 inches of rain measured at Stanky Field.