A quasi-linear convective system progressed east through north Alabama and southern middle Tennessee from the late morning through the middle afternoon hours.  A supercell within the line produced an EF-1 tornado in Franklin County northwest of Russellville. Damaging winds were reported at times along this line, knocking down trees, power lines, and producing damage to some homes.  A second area of thunderstorms arrived during the mid to late evening hours in northwest Alabama, producing excessive rainfall and flooding in the Florence area.

Flood in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 11:55:00 to 03-JAN-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Approximately 4-6 inches of water over roadways to the West of downtown Athens. Most likely nuisance flooding as heavy rainfall moved through the area.

Flood in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 13:04:00 to 03-JAN-23 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over 6 inches of water over the road at Parks Avenue and Dover Street near the Jail in Scottsboro. This spot typically floods and is in a low-lying area.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 10:48:00 to 03-JAN-23 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just west of Shady Grove Road. Damage to a small farm outbuilding and snapped cedar trees were observed. The tornado quickly moved through a residential farm and damaged the roof of a couple farm outbuildings, snapped more large branches, and downed more trees. The owner of the property managed to safely seek shelter in his tractor as the tornado quickly passed. More tree damage was noted to the northeast of the Shady Grove Road farm before it produced minor roof damage to chicken houses and a mobile home. The tornado appeared to have lifted near this location. Maximum winds were estimated at 88 mph, using snapped cedar trees as a damage indicator.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 10:45:00 to 03-JAN-23 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT SITE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were knocked down on Highway 247.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 10:45:00 to 03-JAN-23 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWSOM SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down near Jones Road at Highway 247.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 10:50:00 to 03-JAN-23 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds damaged chicken houses, rooves, and knocked trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 11:04:00 to 03-JAN-23 11:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOONERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 11:11:00 to 03-JAN-23 11:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A power pole and multiple trees, limbs and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 11:40:00 to 03-JAN-23 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 11:50:00 to 03-JAN-23 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH MILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 12:04:00 to 03-JAN-23 12:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLUTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A metal barn was knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 12:08:00 to 03-JAN-23 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFF
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report of broken windows, siding and shutters peeled and trees knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 12:16:00 to 03-JAN-23 12:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTON
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 12:30:00 to 03-JAN-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLE SPGS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was knocked down on power lines at the intersection of Wilhite Road and Coyote Hollow Private Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 12:34:00 to 03-JAN-23 12:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were knocked down on Interstate 65, about 5 miles north of Cullman.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 03-JAN-23 12:42:00 to 03-JAN-23 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few pieces of tin were torn off of a chicken house.