A highly sheared and dynamic storm system produced numerous strong and severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours on February 17th. Several supercells developed along a pre-frontal trough, which produced a few tornadoes. Additionally, several rounds of heavy rain produced some flash flooding along and
north of I-20, and strong gradient winds ahead of the front caused scattered tree damage.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 16:14:00 to 17-FEB-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
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 Tuscaloosa County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 65 mph. The tornado touched down about three-quarters of a mile northwest of the intersection of Old Jasper Road and Doc Nabors Road.  It tracked northeast and crossed into Fayette County just west of Union Grove Road. Damage consisted of mostly of broken large tree banches.

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 18:08:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northeast Shelby County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph.  A tornado touched down in the Lake Purdy community near Brook Highland Parkway. The tornado tracked northeast causing minor roof damage to an apartment complex.  Large trees were snapped and uprooted as it croosed Highway 119 near a strip mall and a landscaping company. The tornado continued northeast snapping a large stand of softwoods on the east side of Highway 119. The  Greystone community saw a large numbers of trees uprooted. At least one home had a tree fall on the structure. The tornado was likely at its widest and most intense near this location. The tornado crossed into Jefferson County near Sutherland Place Road.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 18:12:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOLEY
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 Jefferson County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 95 mph. This tornado crossed over from Shelby County into Jefferson County near Southerland Place Drive. It straddled the Jefferson-Shelby County line producing mostly uprooted and snapped trees on the west side of Double Oak Mountain.  Sporadic tree and power line damage was observed along Highway 25 with several homes in the Oak Crossing area receiving minor roof and structural damage. One large tree fell through a manufactured home and destroyed the structure. The tornado began to weaken rapidly as it approached Highway 78.  The tornado crossed into St. Clair County near Moss Avenue.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 16:53:00 to 17-FEB-22 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESSIE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Jefferson County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 100 mph. The tornado touched down just south of Interstate 22 just west of the Highway 78 exit. It tracked northeast crossing Highway 78 and Lynndale Road. Multiple soft and hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and several semi trucks were overturned on Interstate 22. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Lynns Crossing Road where it began to weaken and lift.

Tornado in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 18:21:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOODY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southwest St. Clair County County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 65 mph. This tornado crossed into St. Clair County from Jefferson County near Moss Avenue. It dissipated soon after it moved into St. Clair County with some limited loss of roofing material to a Warehouse.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 17:10:00 to 17-FEB-22 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCALOOSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 18:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALPH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads flooded and impassable along and north of I-20.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 17:30:00 to 17-FEB-22 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads flooded and impassable across southern Fayette County, including County Road 30 near the town of Berry.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 19:30:00 to 17-FEB-22 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water, several feet deep, flowing over Messer Airport Highway.  Village Creek at Avenue W rose to 10.89 feet. Flood stage is 10 feet.

Tornado in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 16:15:00 to 17-FEB-22 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTA
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 110 mph.  This tornado crossed into Fayette County from Tuscaloosa County just west of Union Grove Road.  The tornado tracked northeast across Highway 83 where several trees were uprooted. The storm produced the most tree damage as it approached County Road 46, where numerous trees were uprooted and snapped.  There was also minor damage to a manufactured home and an overturned outdoor shed.  The tornado lifted just after crossing County Road 46.

Flash Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 18:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NYOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads flooded and impassable across Blount County.  Blue Springs Creek at Blountsville rose above flood stage.  Water several feet deep on roads in the cities of Oneonta and Blountsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 17-FEB-22 19:35:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAGINAW
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Measured 61 MPH gust on a Davis Weather Station.