A multi-day severe weather event produced all modes of severe weather across Central Alabama. An upper low parked over the Midwest States and an upper ridge over the Florida Peninsula produced a deep layer of moisture and shear over Alabama. A slow moving surface cold front provided the focus for severe storms late Saturday night and continuing through Monday morning.

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 17:42:00 to 26-MAR-23 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball size hail reported in Camp Hill.

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 17:42:00 to 26-MAR-23 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail reported near the intersection of Highway 17 and County Road 12.

Hail in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 18:14:00 to 26-MAR-23 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported in Rockford.

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 17:42:00 to 26-MAR-23 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORK MALLARD ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golf ball size hail reported along Interstate 20 west of Livingston.

Hail in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 14:45:00 to 26-MAR-23 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRICKYARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported just south of Phenix City.

Hail in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 06:29:00 to 26-MAR-23 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOFFRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail reported along Highway 82 in northwest Autauga County.

Tornado in MACON, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-23 01:41:00 to 27-MAR-23 02:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYSONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northwest Macon County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 125 mph. The tornado touched down in the area of Tysonville Road, with only sporadic tree limbs and small trees uprooted. Damage became more concentrated along County Road 138, where the attached carport of a house was ripped away and destroyed. Numerous trees, mostly pine, were uprooted along a path of several hundred yards. On County Road 40, the damage became more intense, with dozens of trees uprooted.
The top of a grain silo was blown off, with roofing material scattered southward, before the tornado reached the cotton gin in Milstead. Here, the main structure sustained significant damage, with failure of the roofing system and outer walls of the structure, earning the EF2 rating. Most of the inner walls remained standing, and two large buildings adjacent to the main structure only sustained comparatively minor roof and siding damage. Just east of the structures, significant tree damage was observed around a small lake. Along the road and railroad immediately south of the cotton gin, numerous concrete power poles were pulled down in a northward direction across the railroad tracks, and a pivot irrigation system was flipped in a large field. The tornado continued eastward, where the Auburn University E.V. Smith Research Center sustained damage to several buildings on the property, with one farm shed partially collapsing and roofing material blown northward across the road. Widespread tree damage continued along County Road 9 for around three miles, although most of the trees that were uprooted were pine trees. There was also occasional minor damage to roofing on homes, mostly caused by trees. Damage became much more sporadic as the tornado passed through the Franklin community, with only a few trees uprooted. There was a slight uptick of more concentrated tree damage on the east side of County Road 27 before the tornado dissipated.

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 06:19:00 to 26-MAR-23 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OUR TOWN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball size hail reported near Wind Creek State Park.

Hail in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 02:19:00 to 26-MAR-23 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail covering the ground, some as large as half dollar size.

Hail in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 14:26:00 to 26-MAR-23 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail covering the ground in Seale, some as large as quarters.

Hail in MACON, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 16:41:00 to 26-MAR-23 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ping pong ball size hail reported near Shorter.

Hail in HALE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 18:01:00 to 26-MAR-23 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail reported along Highway 14 east of Greensboro.

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 17:32:00 to 26-MAR-23 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two inch size hail reported in Cuba.

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 00:09:00 to 26-MAR-23 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OUR TOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail reported near Lake Martin.

Hail in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 02:16:00 to 26-MAR-23 02:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tennis ball size hail reported on the southeast side of Lafayette.

Hail in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 01:52:00 to 26-MAR-23 01:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADSWORTH
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two inch hail reported near the intersection of County Road 68 and County Road 143.

Hail in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 02:05:00 to 26-MAR-23 02:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOOREFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail reported on County Road 50 southwest of Lafayette.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 16:32:00 to 26-MAR-23 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported at the Waters Pike development.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 20:44:00 to 26-MAR-23 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBBS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted on Airport Road near Meadow Lane Drive.

Hail in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 02:05:00 to 26-MAR-23 02:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TITUS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two inch hail reported in the city of Titus.

Hail in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 03:19:00 to 26-MAR-23 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail reported in the Hanover Community.

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 02:46:00 to 26-MAR-23 02:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONS GAP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball size hail reported in Jackson's Gap.

Hail in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 03:31:00 to 26-MAR-23 03:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLYTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball size hail reported in Kellyton.

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 04:19:00 to 26-MAR-23 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong size hail reported in Linden.

Flash Flood in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 20:15:00 to 26-MAR-23 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESSIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches across northern Chilton County produced flash flooding across the northern two-thirds of Chilton County. Several county roads were flooded and impassable between Clanton and Jemison.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 20:49:00 to 26-MAR-23 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPEIGENER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted on Highway 143 near Hogan Road.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 21:30:00 to 26-MAR-23 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread 3-5 inches of rainfall across southern Randolph County. Several streets in Wadley and Roanoke were flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-23 04:45:00 to 27-MAR-23 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKNEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread rainfall amounts of 4-6 inches across northern Tallapoosa County. Town Creek Road flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 18:57:00 to 26-MAR-23 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILITA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees uprooted and blocking County Road 21 near the intersection of Lilita Road.

Flash Flood in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-23 04:15:00 to 27-MAR-23 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBLE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads across Coosa County flooded and impassable, including 29, 56 ,112, 118, 15, 122, 119.

Hail in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 18:24:00 to 26-MAR-23 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail reported in Five Points.

Hail in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 02:35:00 to 26-MAR-23 02:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORSBY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Ping pong size hail reported in Thorsby.

Tornado in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 20:39:00 to 26-MAR-23 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATTVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Autauga County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph. A brief weak tornado touched down over the Prattville Country Club where several tree limbs were blown down. The tornado then crossed Highway 82 where a few trees were knocked down, metal panels were blown off a business, and power poles and lines were downed by fallen trees. The tornado then tracked across a neighborhood where additional trees and limbs were blown down, before dissipating near Deerwood Drive.

Hail in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 03:54:00 to 26-MAR-23 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSTELLERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter size hail reported near Duck Cove Road.

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 03:40:00 to 26-MAR-23 03:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKNEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ping pong size hail reported in the Hackneyville community.

Hail in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 05:41:00 to 26-MAR-23 05:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WETONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported along County Road 36.

Hail in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 05:26:00 to 26-MAR-23 05:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail reported near the intersection of Highway 80 and County Road 5.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 04:25:00 to 26-MAR-23 04:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTER XRDS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Vehicle blown off road and into ditch near the intersection of County Road 114 and County Road 53.

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 01:52:00 to 26-MAR-23 01:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP HILL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball size hail reported in Camp Hill with numerous vehicle windows shattered.

Hail in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 05:34:00 to 26-MAR-23 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WETONA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two inch size hail reported near Shelton Lake.

Hail in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 18:04:00 to 26-MAR-23 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two inch size hail reported in the Jefferson community northwest of Linden.

Flash Flood in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-23 06:30:00 to 27-MAR-23 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple roads flooded and impassable across the northern two-thirds of Chambers County, including the cities of Lanett and Lafayette.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 27-MAR-23 04:45:00 to 27-MAR-23 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELIAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads flooded across southern Clay County.  Fuller Road at Loombeam Creek washed out.

Hail in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 17:05:00 to 26-MAR-23 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLAPOOSA CITY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two inch size hail reported near Elam Baptist Church.

Hail in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 05:16:00 to 26-MAR-23 05:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOPER
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Baseball size hail reported in the city of Verbena.

Tornado in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 21:22:00 to 26-MAR-23 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN LAKE SOUTH
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 Elmore County and determined that it was consistent with an EF1 tornado, with maximum winds near 110 mph. The tornado touched down in a wooded area just west of Tecumseh Point Road where tree damage was immediately significant along a fairly wide path. The tornado then moved into the southwest portion of Lake Martin and across the Castaway Island area, where numerous pine trees were uprooted, with some falling on power lines and homes. The only visible damage to any structures appeared to have been caused by fallen trees. From there, the tornado moved back over the water and then into The Ridge neighborhood. Three to four homes right along the lakeshore on Sundown Ridge and Dawson Point roads sustained considerable roof and siding damage, and many surrounding trees were uprooted. A couple of roughly 130-foot tall concrete electric transmission poles were downed south of the main path at the end of Dawson Point Road. Immediately east, more trees were downed along South Ridge Road, although surrounding homes appeared to have no visible damage. The tornado then crossed an inaccessible island before moving into Tallapoosa County near Long Beach Drive.

Tornado in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 19:33:00 to 26-MAR-23 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southeast Marengo County and determined that it was consistent with an EF2 tornado, with maximum winds near 120 mph. A tornado touched down in an inaccessible area west of County Road 53 and moved along an east-southeast path. Numerous pine trees were snapped or uprooted along the road, with a metal property gate being crushed. From there, the tornado moved across County Road 14, where several more pine trees were uprooted and another gate was damaged before the tornado crossed into Wilcox County.

Tornado in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 26-MAR-23 21:27:00 to 26-MAR-23 21:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESVILLE
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 Tallapoosa County and determined that it was consistent with an EF0 tornado, with maximum winds near 75 mph.  This tornado started in Elmore County and crossed into Tallapoosa County near Long Beach Drive.  The tornado tracked east-northeast for several miles before dissipating near Centerport Road.  A few trees were uprooted along Long Branch Drive and Old Tree Road.