Several supercell thunderstorms developed ahead of a QLCS in advance of a cold front. One supercell produced three weak tornadoes, with another QLCS producing a weak tornado. Training thunderstorms resulted in many instances of flash flooding and river flooding, with three flash flood fatalities occurring in Tuscaloosa County.

Hail in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 21:37:00 to 22-MAR-22 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 21:44:00 to 22-MAR-22 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLACAUGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 23:05:00 to 23-MAR-22 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous roads flooded and impassable across the southern portions of Talladega County.  Water recues performed in some homes and vehicles in the cities of Sylacauga and Fayetteville.  3.56 inches reported at the Sylacauga AWOS (KSCD) in a three hour period.

Hail in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 18:00:00 to 22-MAR-22 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLT JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail in Alberta City.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 20:45:00 to 22-MAR-22 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several locations along Valleydale Road east of I-65 under water with submerged vehicles and water rescues.

Tornado in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 20:10:00 to 22-MAR-22 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOOTHTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in western Shelby County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. This tornado began in Bibb County and entered western Shelby County about three-quarters of a mile southwest of Red Rock Road.  The short track went across forested areas and stayed clear of isolated residential areas, with damage confined to uprooted softwood trees.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 23:30:00 to 23-MAR-22 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLDWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding in the cities of Oxford and Anniston in far southern Calhoun County.  Choccolocco Creek out of its banks which resulted in several homes flooded.  Water several feet deep on both side of Interstate 20 with five vehicles submerged. An nearby ASOS (KANB) reported 3.47 inches of rainfall in a 4 hour period.

Tornado in HALE, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 17:38:00 to 22-MAR-22 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWERS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Hale County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 80 mph. The tornado began just west of Highway 69 near County Road 52. It caused damage to the roof of a barn and a business along Highway 69. The tornado also uprooted numerous trees with at least two falling on a home and manufactured home. The tornado continued northeastward, crossing Industrial Drive and damaging homes on Azalea Lane. Splatter was observed on the east side of two homes at the end of Azalea Lane. The tornado then crossed County Road 50, uprooting a few more trees before crossing County Line Road and into Tuscaloosa County.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 17:41:00 to 22-MAR-22 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HULL
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 Tuscaloosa County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 70 mph. This tornado formed in Hale County and crossed into Tuscaloosa County at County Line Road. The tornado continued northeast and dissipated near Sagebrush Drive, producing mostly broken tree branches.

Tornado in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 20:08:00 to 22-MAR-22 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARVEL
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 Bibb County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. The tornado touched down along CR 21 where a few trees were uprooted. The tornado then tracked northeastward, uprooting additional trees and crossing into Shelby County.  No structural damage was observed as the track went across forested areas and stayed clear of residential areas.

Flash Flood in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 18:40:00 to 22-MAR-22 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant flooding across the city of Tuscaloosa and surrounding communities.  Water rescues performed at several residences along Hunter Creek and vehicles submerged.  Three fatalities in a submerged vehicle, one male and two females. The vehicle they were riding in left the roadway and into drainage ditch near the intersection of Main Street NE and 19TH Street NE.

Tornado in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 17:00:00 to 22-MAR-22 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAGGVILLE
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 Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 65 mph. The tornado formed along County Road 20 just northwest of the intersection of County Road 142. It tracked northeastward crossing County Road 142 before dissipating in a wooded area. Damage was mainly limited to uprooted trees but a hunting blind was also blown over. A TDS was observed by a nearby Doppler on Wheels mobile radar. Special thanks to the NSSL UAS team for their assistance with this survey.

Tornado in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 17:04:00 to 22-MAR-22 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIVE PTS
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 Greene County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. A tornado formed west of Highway 43 just south of County Road 148. The tornado uprooted several trees as it crossed Highway 43 and caused roof damage to a chicken house. The tornado continued northeast and crossed County Road 146. A few shingles were blown off a house on County Road 148. The tornado downed a couple more trees before dissipating along County Road 150. Special thanks to the NSSL UAS team for their assistance with this survey.

Tornado in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 17:21:00 to 22-MAR-22 17:25:00 (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 northeast Tuscaloosa County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 85 mph. The tornado formed in a wooded area southwest of Williams Camp Road. It uprooted and snapped some trees in a narrow convergent path as it crossed Williams Camp Road twice. Along the lake, several homes had minor roof damage and a few boathouses were damaged, though some of this damage appeared to be from inflow and forward flank winds outside of the tornado damage path. The tornado intensified as it crossed the lake, with a couple dozen snapped and uprooted trees visible across the lake as well as a damaged boathouse. The tornado moved northeast in a wooded area with several downed trees visible in a ravine. The tornado dissipated as it crossed a logging road.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 22-MAR-22 20:40:00 to 22-MAR-22 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMAS JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads flooded and impassable across the Birmingham metro area, including 20th Street near Morris Avenue, and Oporto Madrid Blvd at Crestwood Blvd.  Vehicles were submerged and water rescues performed along Highway 31 near the Galleria shopping center.