An upper-level low over the southwest United States evolved into a negatively-tilted shortwave trough as it moved over the southeastern United States. A warm front steadily moved northward during the morning and afternoon hours on Sunday, April 12. This allowed an unstable air mass to move northward and overspread much of the region. At the same time, very strong wind shear developed over Alabama as the upper trough neared the state.
An initial wave of severe storms affected areas near and north of Interstate 20, involving tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and some hail. Through the evening, a second wave of thunderstorms affected the remaining areas of Central Alabama with tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds. Flooding also resulted from training rainfall near and north of Interstate 20. Some roads became impassible or were washed out. This weather event was large in scope and produced severe weather from Oklahoma and Texas, through the southeastern United States, then up the east coast to New York.

Tornado in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 21:14:00 to 12-APR-20 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVERT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Perry County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph.
A tornado formed along County Road 9 about four miles north of the Sprott community in northern Perry County. The tornado tracked northeast and caused extensive tree damage along County Road 2, where the tornado strengthened to a maximum intensity of 100 mph. The Mount Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church had a portion of its roof removed, and the adjacent fellowship hall was destroyed. A short distance to the northeast, the tornado dissipated near Hodgens Road.

Tornado in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 21:27:00 to 12-APR-20 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERLIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Dallas County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 80 mph.
A tornado formed near the intersection of County Road 62 and County Road 417, about three miles southeast of the Sardis community in Dallas County. The tornado tracked northeast, causing tree damage along County Road 471, County Road 30 and County Road 451. The tornado lifted at County Road 451.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:55:00 to 12-APR-20 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Auburn.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:30:00 to 13-APR-20 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLACKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads in the cities of Gaylesville, Leesburg, and Cedar Bluff flooded and impassible.

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:18:00 to 12-APR-20 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMETTO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeast Pickens County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph.
The tornado formed along County Road 47 (Bill Hill Church Road) about nine miles northeast of the town of Reform. The tornado tracked northeast, paralleled State Route 159, and crossed into Fayette County along County Road 12. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along the path.  The tornado affected mostly rural locations.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:25:00 to 12-APR-20 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in far southern Fayette County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. This tornado is a continuation from Pickens County and dissipated near County Road 12 shortly after entering Fayette County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 14:38:00 to 12-APR-20 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKENSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees uprooted near Pickensville Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 14:56:00 to 12-APR-20 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed.

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:30:00 to 13-APR-20 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVALEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads flooded and impassible in the cities of Gadsden and Attalla.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 23:12:00 to 12-APR-20 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several dozen trees uprooted south of the town of Valley.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:34:00 to 12-APR-20 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Fayette County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 80 mph.
The tornado touched down along County Road 35 southeast of the city of Fayette. The tornado tracked northward along County Road 89, causing minor tree damage consisting of broken branches and uprooted trunks, between Mt. Pleasant/Burrow Road and County Road 35. The tornado affected mostly rural locations.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:41:00 to 12-APR-20 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Fayette County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph.
A tornado touched down along Christian Road, southeast of the town of Berry. The tornado tracked northeast and crossed County Road 30, County Road 46, and County Road 47. The tornado then crossed into Walker County near Highway 18. Several trees were snapped off or uprooted along the damage path. A few homes suffered shingle loss.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:10:00 to 12-APR-20 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted and snapped in the town of Gordo.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:53:00 to 12-APR-20 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees uprooted on Oakman Parrish Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 23:30:00 to 12-APR-20 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHS STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees uprooted near the town of Smiths Station.  One large tree fell on mobile home with one injury.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 23:38:00 to 12-APR-20 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHENIX CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in Phenix City and across Russell County.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:48:00 to 12-APR-20 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARONA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southwest Walker County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph.  This tornado is a continuation from Fayette County and it dissipated shortly after crossing into Walker county.  Damage consisted of several large uprooted trees.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:14:00 to 12-APR-20 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Walker County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph.
The tornado began near Bryan Road at the Walker and Jefferson County line. The tornado tracked northeastward into Jefferson County where numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted along the path.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:58:00 to 12-APR-20 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORS FERRY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree on house causing significant structural damage. Numerous trees down along the Warrior River near the Jefferson/Walker County line along leading edge of a bow echo.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:10:00 to 12-APR-20 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALOS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees uprooted and snapped along leading edge of a bow echo.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:17:00 to 12-APR-20 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINN CROSSING
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Gust recorded by a UAH mobile mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 23:28:00 to 12-APR-20 23:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEEDMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 13-APR-20 00:23:00 to 13-APR-20 00:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUFAULA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along Fox Ridge Road near the Eufaula Country Club.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:40:00 to 12-APR-20 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large County Sheriff Communications tower destroyed along leading edge of a bow echo.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:30:00 to 12-APR-20 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMANTHA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several dozen mature hardwood trees uprooted along leading edge of a bow echo.

Hail in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:07:00 to 12-APR-20 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:31:00 to 12-APR-20 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLACKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Providence Baptist Church had part of its roof blown off.

Hail in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:50:00 to 12-APR-20 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:33:00 to 12-APR-20 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed.

Flash Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:00:00 to 12-APR-20 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several reports of water flowing over roadways, including Highway 160 and County Road 49. Highway 11 washed out and impassable.

High Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 18:00:00 to 12-APR-20 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One church roof damaged in the city of Lafayette along with several other structures. Numerous trees uprooted across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:33:00 to 12-APR-20 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEONARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed near the town of Sand Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:56:00 to 12-APR-20 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MOON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along County Road 99.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 18:05:00 to 12-APR-20 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the town of Gainesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 19:16:00 to 12-APR-20 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNODDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the community of Jena.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 19:27:00 to 12-APR-20 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and landed on homes.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:15:00 to 12-APR-20 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILGORE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Jefferson County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 125 mph.  This tornado is a continuation from Walker County. Near Highway 78, a metal building was destroyed. One home lost large sections of its roof along the Bankhead Highway. Several other homes suffered varying degrees of damage and many structures had trees land on them. At least a dozen homes were damaged. The tornado ended near Gobblers Knob Road where large branches were broken from a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 20:12:00 to 12-APR-20 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted between Fultondale and Gardendale.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 20:00:00 to 12-APR-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TCL)TUSCALOOSA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding between the cities of Northport and Tuscaloosa.  Water levels up to car hoods in the city of Northport and numerous streets flooded in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:44:00 to 12-APR-20 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Blount County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph.
A tornado touched down near Whites Creek, generally along Center Springs Road. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted before the tornado moved east causing minor roof damage to at least two homes, uprooting trees, and destroying a storage shed. The tornado quickly weakened and lifted as it moved over a heavily wooded area just to the east-northeast where remnant debris lied in the tree line. Aerial photos helped establish a clearly identifiable convergent debris pattern.

Flash Flood in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 20:00:00 to 12-APR-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER WALKER CO ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding in an RV Park in the town of Boldo.  One RV swept downstream in flood waters.  Several roads in the city of Jasper flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 21:08:00 to 12-APR-20 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUSSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the city of Trussville.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:47:00 to 12-APR-20 16:51:00 (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 Blount County near Locust Fork and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph.
A tornado touched down just west of Tawbush Road, generally west-southwest of Locust Fork. After quickly intensifying to peak intensity of 95 mph, a broad corridor of trees were snapped and uprooted near three residences. No damage was observed at these locations outside of fallen limbs and debris. The tornado then tracked east with trees sporadically uprooted and snapped before it crossed a large wooded area just west of Highway 79. The tornado then briefly tracked near Highway 79 snapping and uprooting trees where some fell on at least two homes and one vehicle. Farther east, additional softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along Massey Road. Sporadic, and mostly minor tree damage was also noted along Pine Bluff Road and Spunky Holly Road. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Highway 15 with mainly large limbs snapped in this area. The eastern-most damage was noted along Hollingsworth Road before the tornado finally dissipated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 21:12:00 to 12-APR-20 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree fell on home in the city of Springville.  One person transported to hospital.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 21:00:00 to 12-APR-20 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding reported across the Birmingham Metro area.  Evacuations of homes in the town of Graysville.  Vehicles stranded due to high water in the city of Bessemer.  Flooded roadways in the cities of Mountain Brook and Cahaba Heights.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 19:12:00 to 12-APR-20 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARBON HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Walker County, near Carbon Hill, and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 110 mph.
A short-lived but intense tornado touched down near Nubbin Ridge Road in far northwestern Walker County. At this location, several trees were snapped and uprooted. As the tornado tracked into the town of Carbon Hill, dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped off throughout the town. Various residential and professional buildings sustained structural damage, including sections of roofing blown off of a site-built home as estimated winds peaked at 110 mph. The area of greatest structural damage occurred along Nauvoo Lane where at least 5 manufactured homes and outbuildings were either rolled and completely destroyed, shifted from block piers, or suffered substantial loss of roof and walls. The tornado continued towards Nauvoo Court and snapped off a few large branches before ending just south of Interstate 22.

Tornado in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:04:00 to 12-APR-20 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORGAS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Walker County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 110  mph.
The tornado developed just south of the Gorgas Power Plant along the Mulberry Fork near Copeland Bend. The most focused area of damage occurred along Rainwood Lodge Road where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, some of which fell on homes. In addition, minor roof damage was observed at several residences along the road. The tornado continued northeastward, uprooting several more trees and breaking branches before crossing Interstate 22. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted near a convenience store on Sharon Blvd, with one tree falling on a nearby manufactured home just before the tornado dissipated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 21:57:00 to 12-APR-20 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the city of Millbrook.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:08:00 to 12-APR-20 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNISTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted between the cities of Anniston and Oxford.

Tornado in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:11:00 to 12-APR-20 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Etowah County, near the Blount County line, and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 115 mph.
This tornado is a continuation from Blount County. It tracked northeast along the ridgeline in northern Etowah County. Sporadic tree damage was noted along Cove Spring Road and Cove Road. The tornado began to strengthen as it moved northeast toward the southern portions of the city of Boaz. Several homes were damaged in this area some from falling trees. At least one home near the intersection of Highway 179 and Glover Road sustained significant structural damage. A large industrial building in this area also sustained significant damage. At this point, the tornado reached its maximum intensity of 115 mph with a width of approximately 350 yards. The tornado continued to track northeast through Boaz with homes and structures damaged along Pleasant Hill Road and Highway 205. Significant tree damage with uprooted and snapped trees were noted in this area. The tornado continued to track northeast and into Marshall County.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:04:00 to 12-APR-20 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRIX
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeastern Blount County near Sand Valley and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 90 mph.
A tornado touched down near the 3600 Block of County Road 42 in northeastern Blount County. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted before the tornado impacted a farm property where structural damage occurred to at least three farm buildings, as well as a large silo. The tornado then tracked northeastward across an open pasture where additional trees were snapped and uprooted before dissipating in a nearby wooded area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:08:00 to 12-APR-20 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:12:00 to 12-APR-20 22:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIEDMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Piedmont.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 19:33:00 to 12-APR-20 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOX
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Tuscaloosa County, north of Holt, and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph.
A tornado began on the eastern banks of Lake Tuscaloosa, inside the Northriver Yacht Club community. Trees were snapped and uprooted, with some residences sustaining relatively minor roof damage. The tornado tracked northeastward and crossed the Black Warrior River, uprooting and snapping hundreds of trees along its path. The tornado ended just before the Whiteoak Creek Branch of the Black Warrior River, just before
the Jefferson County line.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 20:27:00 to 12-APR-20 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in far northern Blount County
and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 85 mph.
A tornado touched down just east of Highway 25 in far northern Blount County. The tornado uprooted several trees along its path before entering Marshall County.

Tornado in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:08:00 to 12-APR-20 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: IVALEE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Etowah County near Attalla and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph.
A tornado touched down southwest of the City of Attalla, generally in a wooded area near Lemon Hollow Road. Damage from this tornado mostly involved softwood trees that were snapped or uprooted while crossing Miller Hollow Road a few times until the tornado approached Highway 77. Here, dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, as well as minor structural damage to a farm building and a power substation north of Gray Creek Drive. The tornado crossed Highway 77 near Clear Creek and Little Sand Valley where further tree damage was observed. It then crossed US Highway 431 and tracked along the ridgetop along Simmons Lane where trees were snapped and uprooted. Farther northeast, a residence sustained minor roof and porch damage as the circulation center passed overhead, which was evident by convergent fallen trees and debris on the property. The tornado continued northeast where additional tree damage was observed and then dissipated near Wesson Gap Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:07:00 to 12-APR-20 22:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Street light blown down at Ann Street and numerous trees uprooted across the city of Montgomery.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:15:00 to 12-APR-20 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLACAUGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees uprooted and power lines downed in the city of Sylacauga.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 14:53:00 to 12-APR-20 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees uprooted near County Roads 19 and across the entire county.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:10:00 to 12-APR-20 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNEAD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeast Blount, near the Etowah County line, and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 80 mph.
The tornado first touched down near the Walnut Grove community along the Blount-Etowah County line. Here sporadic tree damage was noted with some large limbs snapped and trees uprooted along Highway 278. The tornado tracked northeast and into Etowah County.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 20:41:00 to 12-APR-20 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINELAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Marengo County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph.
A tornado formed along State Route 25 about two miles southwest of the Moores Valley community in extreme southeast Marengo County. The tornado tracked northeast, causing significant tree damage at Friendship Baptist Church, along County Road 56, County Road 55, and Moores Valley Road. The damage path quickly grew to a width of 1000 yards as it crossed into Wilcox County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:17:00 to 12-APR-20 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along Rifle Range Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:42:00 to 12-APR-20 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOTASULGA
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Measured wind gust of 68 MPH gust reported by a home weather station in the town of Notasulga.

Tornado in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 15:01:00 to 12-APR-20 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHELSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Pickens County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph.
The tornado formed near the intersection of Willie Wright Road and St Johns Road, about three miles south-southeast of Ethelsville. The tornado tracked northeast almost parallel to Willie Wright Road and dissipated near Mount Moriah Jones Road. Several large tree limbs and trees were downed along the path. The tornado affected mostly rural locations.

Tornado in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 16:50:00 to 12-APR-20 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIDWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Blount County, just west of Oneonta, and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 115 mph.
A tornado touched down near Moss Road and County Road 33. The tornado quickly intensified as it began to snap and uproot various trees near a farm, and also destroyed a farm shed. Numerous trees were uprooted as the tornado crossed Highway 33, before impacting two residences. It was here where the damage survey team found the most significant damage as one residence sustained moderate roof and siding damage, and another was completely swept off its foundation, moving nearly 60 feet to the north. Dozens of trees were also snapped and uprooted on these properties as the tornado tracked parallel to the highway in a northeast direction. The tornado crossed County Road 1 where another corridor of significant tree damage was observed. Just to the north, a shed was overturned and blown to the southeast. From here, the tornado continued northeast where structure damage was observed near Highway 33. Various farm buildings sustained significant damage and at least one residence sustained roof damage (winds estimated at 100 mph). Damage became more sporadic in nature and less severe northeast of this location, though another brief corridor of EF1 damage was observed near the intersection of Shady Lane and US Highway 231, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. After crossing Highway 231, the tornado continued northeast and approached Palisades Park before dissipating along Ebell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 18:09:00 to 12-APR-20 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANCHE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted along County Road 89.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 22:30:00 to 12-APR-20 22:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST TALLASEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted along lower Tuskegee Road. One large tree on residence with one injury.

Tornado in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 12-APR-20 17:14:00 to 12-APR-20 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABAMA CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Etowah County, near Attalla, and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 115 mph.
A tornado touched down near Oak Hill Cemetery on the north side of Attalla along Highway 11. Here, several large trees were uprooted. The tornado tracked northeast almost paralleling Highway 11. Many homes suffered extensive structural damage due to toppled trees. Numerous power poles were also snapped along its track from Attalla to Reece City. The tornado widened and strengthened as it moved into Reece City with a wide swath of hardwood trees snapped and uprooted along both sides of Highway 11 near Bethany Baptist Church and Clifford Drive. Here the tornado reached its maximum intensity of 115 mph. The tornado maintained intensity as it crossed Highway 211 and with damage as far east as Interstate 59 and Highway 11. A barn was also significantly damaged at this location. The tornado finally began to weaken as it tracked northeast with sporadic snapped and uprooted trees noted for the next couple of miles. The tornado lifted just south of Wallace Drive.