Isolated supercell thunderstorms developed during the middle to late afternoon hours.  These thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds in a few locations, including Madison and Jackson Counties. Powerlines were knocked down off I-565 at Wall Triana Highway, closing a road in the area for two hours. Hail up to ping pong ball sized was reported. A funnel cloud was photographed in southwest Huntsville and relayed via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 15:57:00 to 27-MAR-21 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two trees were uprooted and knocked over onto Doc Clemmons Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 15:57:00 to 27-MAR-21 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was knocked down in Good Hope.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 16:01:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel-sized hail was reported in Good Hope.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 16:02:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four trees were knocked down on Day Gap Road.

Hail in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 16:13:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch diameter hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 16:40:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Five or six tree were knocked down 7 miles west-northwest of Union Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 16:45:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees knocked down power lines 7 miles northwest of Union Grove on Green Briar Cove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 16:56:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVE SPG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four to five trees were knocked down 2 miles northeast of Owens Crossroads.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 16:58:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 17:00:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDSTONE AAF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down over 20 feet and into vehicles. Another tree was snapped. An apartment complex sustained shingle and siding damage, one window broken and a chimney blown off its structure.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 17:03:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAINT ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch diameter hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 17:03:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAINT ROCK
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped and outhouses were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 17:03:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CO JET PORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was bent over and power lines knocked down on Cleghorn Drive, closing the road for about two hours. This is just off the I-565/Wall Triana Highway interchange.

Hail in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 17:15:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAINT ROCK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of 1.5 inch in diameter was reported.

Hail in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 17:17:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of 1.5 inch in diameter was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 17:25:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAINT ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were knocked down at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and Alabama Highway 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-21 17:32:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKYLINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off of a house and trees were knocked down on CR 107.