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Five documented , strong to violent tornadoes stuck Alabama during the evening hours of January 11, 1885.
These tornadoes affected at least 15 separate counties across the state from approximately 5 pm until after 11 pm.
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Location/Clickable Detailed Summary Link
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Damage Rating/Estimated Maximum Wind Speeds
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Injuries/Fatalities
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Damage Path Length/Width
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Starting Point/Time
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Ending Point/Time
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F-3
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25 Injured - 1 Fatality
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40 Miles/ 880 Yards
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5 WNW Vernon 500 pm
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N Carbon Hill
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F-4
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20 Injured - At Least 2 Fatalities
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80 Miles/ 500 Yards
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SW Boligee at 630 pm
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East of Jemison at Coosa River
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F-2
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20 Injured - 3 Fatalities
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60 miles/ 600 Yards
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S Good Hope at 700 pm
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Near Collinsville
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20 Injured - 2 Fatalities
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60 miles/ 1000 Yards
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Coosa River near Marble Valley at 915 pm
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5 Injured - 1 Fatality
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8 miles
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E of Tuskegee at 1100 pm
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