Heflin Tornado - May 11th, 2008

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	100 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	4.2
Maximum Path Width:	1000 yards
Approximate Start Point:	33.644/-85.638 at 236 AM
Approximate End Point:	33.636/-85.573 at 240 AM
KML/KMZ File :

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Cleburne County. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds around 100 mph. The tornado damage path was approximately 4.2 miles long and was around 1000 yards wide at its widest point.

The tornado touched down along the Talladega Scenic Drive just south of US Highway 78. The tornado moved along a slightly left curved path until it crossed County Road 79. The tornado then tracked almost due east and produced its most concentrated damage near State Highway 9. The tornado lifted near the end of Brockford Road in the vicinity of Shadow Lane. Hhundreds of trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the path. Several structures sustained damage and at least 6 of the structures were destroyed. At least 35 homes suffered varying degrees of damage. No injuries were reported.

Damage Path Trees Damage Tree Damage House Damage Power Line Damage Significant Roof Damage House Shifted Off Foundation Debris Roof Damage Debris Debris Mobile Home Damage Tree Damage Roof Damage Debris Roof Damage Tree Damage Roof Damage Tree Damage Tree Damage Telephone Pole Snapped