A multi-day severe weather event unfolded across Central Alabama from May 16th through May 18th, 2023.  An active northwest flow pattern coupled with a stalled out surface frontal boundary provided the ingredients necessary for strong to severe thunderstorms to develop during the heating of the day.

Hail in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 16-MAY-23 11:54:00 to 16-MAY-23 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CAINVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Nickel size hail reported near the University of West Alabama campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 14:25:00 to 18-MAY-23 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the town of Romulus.

Hail in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 16:24:00 to 18-MAY-23 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLADEGA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf Ball size hail reported just east of Talladega Superspeedway.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 17:35:00 to 18-MAY-23 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported in Corner community.

Hail in HALE, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 16:19:00 to 18-MAY-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHIPPS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to the size of quarters reported on County Road 49.

Flash Flood in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 14:00:00 to 18-MAY-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALABAMA CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets in Gadsden covered in swift moving water and one vehicle flooded.

Hail in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 18:35:00 to 18-MAY-23 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEOGUFKA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large hail removed leaves from trees with vegetation covering roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 18:34:00 to 18-MAY-23 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEOGUFKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted on Coosa County Road 29.

Hail in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 15:29:00 to 18-MAY-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE MUNI AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail reported along Highway 21 south of Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 18:16:00 to 18-MAY-23 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees uprooted in the Millerville community.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 16-MAY-23 12:18:00 to 16-MAY-23 12:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 16-MAY-23 12:39:00 to 16-MAY-23 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees uprooted in the city of Leeds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 17-MAY-23 12:54:00 to 17-MAY-23 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees uprooted in Roanoke.

Hail in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 13:00:00 to 18-MAY-23 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported south of Cleveland along Highway 79.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 16-MAY-23 12:22:00 to 16-MAY-23 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAHABA HGTS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail reported in Cahaba Heights.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 16-MAY-23 12:38:00 to 16-MAY-23 12:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail reported just southwest of the city of Leeds.

Flash Flood in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 18-MAY-23 13:50:00 to 18-MAY-23 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water levels and flooding reported along Highway 79 in Cleveland.