An unusual severe weather event for this time of year, supercell thunderstorms developed during the afternoon into the early evening hours along and ahead of a cold front. These thunderstorms produced four tornadoes in north Alabama.  Also, several thunderstorm wind damage reports were received. In addition, excessive rainfall led to some brief flash flooding in north central Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 20:39:00 to 01-JAN-22 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYANT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was knocked down along CR 741.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 19:30:00 to 01-JAN-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A fence was blown down, siding was blown off of a home and a tree was knocked down.

Tornado in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 18:03:00 to 01-JAN-22 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORALA JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with a peak wind speed of 65 mph touched down just west of Holli Lane and moved to the east, causing minor shingle damage to several homes in the Double Tree Neighborhood. It crossed Highway 133/Wilson Dam Road and uprooted a few trees. As it crossed Emily Drive, the tornado caused minor shingle damage to a few more homes. The tornado continued to the east-northeast, uprooting a couple more trees before it lifted just east of Grand Haven Drive.

Tornado in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 19:24:00 to 01-JAN-22 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just west of County Line Road in Limestone County, where a couple of trees were uprooted. The tornado then moved east-northeast into Madison County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 16:07:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCARCE GREASE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down and roof damage was reported south of the state line along Minor Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 17:33:00 to 01-JAN-22 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were knocked down at Abbie Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 17:33:00 to 01-JAN-22 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEMON HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were knocked down north of Town Creek near Highway 101.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 20:00:00 to 01-JAN-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKYLINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines were knocked down and a tree caught on fire in the 900 block of CR 144 in Hytop.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 20:08:00 to 01-JAN-22 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down along CR 8 in Pleasant Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 20:35:00 to 01-JAN-22 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: YUCCA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was broken along CR 91.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 23:14:00 to 02-JAN-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE ARPT NORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Corrects previous flash flood report from 2 SW Moores Mill. Subdivision on Lamirda Court NW of Countess Road near Meridianville is flooded. A few homes had water approaching or in them.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 22:10:00 to 02-JAN-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT LEVENTOV
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports of Flash Flooding along Bob Wade Lane West of 231/431 and East of Research Park Boulevard.

Tornado in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 18:15:00 to 01-JAN-22 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado with a peak wind speed of 85 mph touched down at Nix Road and Charity Lane doing some minor structure damage and knocking down several tree branches. As it crossed U.S. Highway 231 it produced minor structural damages to several businesses. The tornado continued moving northeast eventually crossing Boles Road. Just to the north of Buddy Williamson Road and along Manley Road, the tornado reached its peak intensity where it knocked the roof off a mobile home and snapped several tree branches. The tornado dissipated near J.B. Walker Road west of School House Road.

Tornado in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 19:25:00 to 01-JAN-22 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIANA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado crossing County Line Road from Limestone County moved east-northeast, snapping and uprooting dozens of trees as it crossed Jolley B Road and Landess Circle. The tornado
continued to the east-northeast, uprooting more trees along its path and crossing Wall Triana Highway and 6th Street. As the tornado entered the Towne Lake Neighborhood in Triana, dozens of
homes had shingles and/or siding removed. It continued to the east, crossing Zeirdt Road where a couple more trees were uprooted before dissipating just east of Record Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 16:03:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and powerlines were knocked down along Persimmons Tree Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 21:31:00 to 01-JAN-22 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down along CR 42 near Hollywood.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 15:25:00 to 01-JAN-22 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off of an outdoor storage building.

Tornado in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 16:04:00 to 01-JAN-22 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near the intersection of Persimmon Tree Road and Siniard Road, where a few trees were snapped or uprooted. It moved to the northeast, snapping and uprooting numerous trees as it crossed Tommy Hill Road and Lester Road. As the tornado crossed Holly Lane, it reached its highest strength with a peak wind speed of 86 mph and downed dozens of trees. It continued its northeastward progression, uprooting trees along Salem Minor Hill Road and Gardner Holly Road before crossing into Giles County Tennessee.

Flash Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 22:30:00 to 02-JAN-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURGREEN CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports of Roadways underwater at the intersection of Mill Road and County Line Road. Depth of water unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 17:05:00 to 01-JAN-22 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBGOOD SIDING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down and some debris was blown into the roadway on Wilson Dam Road at Shoals Villa Trailer Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-JAN-22 20:45:00 to 01-JAN-22 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYANT
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down along CR 291 in Bryant.