Supercells rapidly developed in northwest Alabama during the mid-afternoon hours.  These moved east at a rapid pace of 40 to 50 mph across the rest of north central and northeast Alabama.  Several reports of large hail from one to two inches in diameter were reported, including up to 2.5 inches (tennis ball sized) in Madison.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:14:00 to 24-APR-21 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINEMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarter size was reported via a social media photo in Vinemont. Time estimated by radar.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:48:00 to 24-APR-21 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter was reported.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 16:00:00 to 24-APR-21 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in Guntersville.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:53:00 to 24-APR-21 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD COLLEGE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to half dollar sized in diameter was reported on Sparkman Drive. Time estimated by radar.

Hail in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:35:00 to 24-APR-21 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE MINA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported in Belle Mina.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:48:00 to 24-APR-21 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLETCHER CHAPEL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to 2.5 inch diameter was reported off of Old Monrovia Road and Research Park Blvd. in the Westview subdivision. Several stones were spherical at 1.5 inch diameter while others were oblong and larger up to 2.5 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:48:00 to 24-APR-21 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was knocked down on Gillispie Road between Hughes Road and Wall Triana.  Another tree was knocked down on Leathertree Road.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:50:00 to 24-APR-21 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAINVIEW
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail up to 2.0 inches in diameter was reported in Guntersville. The observer reported shredded leaves and dents on vehicles.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:50:00 to 24-APR-21 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD COLLEGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter reported via mPING.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:45:00 to 24-APR-21 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple reports of large hail in Madison.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 16:15:00 to 24-APR-21 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERALDINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter-sized hail was reported in Geraldine.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 16:05:00 to 24-APR-21 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 1.0 inch in diameter was reported in Chapman Heights.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 16:04:00 to 24-APR-21 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE MILLS ARP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter was reported via mPING.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 16:06:00 to 24-APR-21 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL FACTORY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter was reported via mPING.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 17:03:00 to 24-APR-21 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH PT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel-sized hail was reported at Camp Laney. Time estimated by radar.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:45:00 to 24-APR-21 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS reports hail in Madison city.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:45:00 to 24-APR-21 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple reports of large hail in Madison.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:45:00 to 24-APR-21 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple reports of large hail in Madison.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:45:00 to 24-APR-21 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple reports of large hail in Madison.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:20:00 to 24-APR-21 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media photo indicated quarter sized hail in Fairview.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:48:00 to 24-APR-21 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media photos and phone reports of hail of 1.5 to 2.5 inches in diameter near the intersection of Hughes Road and Gillispie Road and near Leathertree Lane.

Hail in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:50:00 to 24-APR-21 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPSHAW
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to 2.0 inches in diameter were reported in the Creekwood subdivision off Slaughter and Farrow Roads.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:46:00 to 24-APR-21 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROVIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter was reported via mPING.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:35:00 to 24-APR-21 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter-sized hail was reported in the Arab and Joppa area.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:21:00 to 24-APR-21 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES GAP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter was reported via mPING.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:04:00 to 24-APR-21 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES CHAPEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter-sized hail was reported in the Jones Chapel area.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:05:00 to 24-APR-21 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter-sized hail was reported in the Loosier area.

Hail in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:30:00 to 24-APR-21 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter-sized hail was reported in Eva.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:48:00 to 24-APR-21 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLETCHER CHAPEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Golf ball-sized hail was reported at Mid Town on the Park.

Hail in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 16:08:00 to 24-APR-21 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER PARK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter was reported via mPING.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:33:00 to 24-APR-21 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPPA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch hail report from mPING.

Hail in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 24-APR-21 15:55:00 to 24-APR-21 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball-sized hail was reported in Browns Valley in Guntersville. Time estimated by radar.