Alabama Tornado Database
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| February Tornado Occurrences (164) |
| Year |
Month |
Day |
Time (CST) |
County |
Damage Scale |
Path Length (Miles) |
Fatalities |
Injuries |
Location |
| 2008 |
02 |
26 |
0400 |
St. Clair
Storm Survey |
F1 |
2.81 |
0 |
0 |
1.6 NNW Easonville - 0.3 ESE Cropwell
Within a broad swath of wind damage, a tornado path was also found in Saint Clair County. The tornado touched down near Easonville Road, about a mile
west of US-231. The tornado then traveled east, crossing US-231, before lifting at AL-34 near the Cropwell Community. In the Hunting Ridge subdivision, a
dozen homes sustained roof or structural damage, five outbuildings sustained structural damage, and several power lines were downed. On Holiday
Estates Drive, six homes sustained roof or structural damage, and additional power lines were downed. At the Pell City sports complex, several signs,
fences, and dugouts were damaged. Across this entire path several hundred trees were uprooted or snapped. |
| 2008 |
02 |
26 |
0350 |
Shelby
Storm Survey |
F1 |
0.49 |
0 |
0 |
5.0 N Simmsville - 5.2 NNW Argyle
A narrow tornado path began just to the lee of Double Oak Mountain, and continued east-northeastward for about a half mile across the Highland Lakes
subdivision. Twenty to 30 trees were either uprooted or snapped. Several homes received damage from direct or indirect hits from falling trees. On one
street directly in the path of the tornado, the mailboxes on both sides of the street were sucked open. At Pinecliff Circle and Highland Park Drive, at least 3
homes had roofing or siding stripped off. |
| 2008 |
02 |
26 |
0342 |
Jefferson
Storm Survey |
F1 |
2.80 |
1 |
0 |
0.6 E Parkwood - 1.8 W Leeds
After investigating a very complex pattern of widespread damage with both a ground survey team and an aerial survey, surveys teams concluded that a
portion of the damage in the city of Leeds was caused by a tornado. The tornado touched down east of Interstate 20 near Henry Ellen Rd, where trees
falling on a mobile home caused one fatality to an elderly woman. The tornado tracked east-southeastward, roughly between the railroad tracks and US-78
towards the city center. There was significant roof damage to several buildings along Highway 78 from Leeds City Park in the downtown area, windows
were blown out of several businesses, buildings were partially de-roofed, and the brick facade of one building was collapsed. The old rock wool
warehouse facility received major irreparable damage. The most concentrated and significant material damage occured near Leeds High School. Fencing
around the girls softball field was mangled and twisted, and a large batting catch was overturned and rolled. Tall wooden utility poles with field lighting
were snapped half way up. Several homes just to the east of the athletic fields received significant damage. Over the path of this tornado, an estimated 30
to 40 homes and 20 to 30 businesses were damaged or destroyed. Several hundred trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the path. Aside
from the one fatality, no other injuries were reported. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1638 |
Barbour
Storm Survey |
F0 |
0.40 |
0 |
0 |
1.4 NW Richards
A weak tornado touched down briefly near Eubanks Road (also known as CR-12) where it destroyed a barn, tore shingles off a roof, uprooted a large pine
tree and damaged a tin roof. It then tracked northeast along CR-79 a short distance, before lifting near the intersection of CR-79 and AL-18. Along the path
several trees were uprooted or snapped and several road signs sustained minor damage. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1617 |
Barbour
Storm Survey |
F1 |
21.39 |
0 |
0 |
2.8 NNW Elamville - 1.4 NNW Gaino
The tornado touched down near River Road and AL-10, where it snapped two wooden power poles. It then tracked northeast, across AL-51 just to the
north of Clio, and rain roughly parallel to AL-51 south and west of Louisville, before lifting near the intersection of CR-79 and AL-30 several miles east of
Clayton. Along the path, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped and several mobile homes sustained minor damage. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1540 |
Russell-Stewart-Chattahoochee
Storm Survey |
F2 |
29.93 |
0 |
4 |
2.4 SSE Glenville - 5.1 NE Manta
The tornado touched down near the intersection of US Highway 431 and CR-51 in the southern portion of the county. It then tracked northeastward to the
Chattahoochee River near the Cottonton community, before crossing the river into Georgia. The most significant damage was located near CR-12. At least
two mobile homes were destroyed and two frame houses received significant damage. Numerous trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along
the path. At least one vehicle was flipped over. Four injuries were reported. An aerial survey conducted by the National Weather Service and the Georgia State Patrol determined that a tornado, which moved out of Russell county
Alabama, continued into far northwestern Stewart county. While the tornado was rated an EF2 in Russell county Alabama, it weakened to an EF0 tornado
as it crossed into far northwest Stewart county just northwest of Omaha. It then paralleled the Chattahoochee River and the Alabama border for over nine
miles before finally crossing into Chattahoochee county. The path width was estimated to be 50 yards wide. Damage was minimal and confined mainly to
downed trees and a few power lines. One county vehicle was damaged near Omaha when a tree fell on it. Much of the track of the tornado remained
within swamp land along the Chattahoochee River. An aerial and ground survey conducted by the National Weather Service, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Chattahoochee County Emergency Management
Director concluded that the EF0 tornado, which originated in Alabama and then crossed into Stewart county, continued into Chattahoochee county just
south of Jamestown. The tornado continued on an east-northeastward track across U.S. Highway 27 near Cusseta, and then to the Marion county border
at Georgia Highway 137. The tornado path length was over 12 miles long with a maximum path width of 100 yards. Numerous trees and power lines were
blown down along the spotty damage path of the tornado. A single-wide mobile home was rolled at a mobile home park community south of Jamestown,
but no injuries were reported. Widespread power outages were observed in the Cusseta area. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1458 |
Autauga-Elmore
Storm Survey |
F3 |
14.65 |
0 |
50 |
3.3 SE Prattville - 0.9 WNW Speigner
The tornado touched down near the waste water treatment facility south southwest of the city of Prattville. It then tracked northeastward and crossed US
Highway 82, US Highway 31, and Cobbs Ford Road. The southern and eastern parts of Prattville sustained significant damage. The highest winds likely
occurred along Cobbs Ford Road/East Main Street near McQueen Smith Road and in the Silver Hills Subdivision. An estimated 200 residential homes and 40
businesses were damaged or destroyed. Hundreds of trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the path. In addition, 50 injuries were
reported, but there were no fatalities. The Prattville Tornado continued into Elmore County near Millbrook. It continued its northeast motion, and crossed Interstate 65 and AL-14. It then veered to
the left, and moved almost due north for several more miles, before lifting just west of Speigner Lake. In Elmore County, the tornado snapped and uprooted
several trees and produced generally light structural damage to several buildings. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1424 |
Lowndes
Storm Survey |
F2 |
11.0 |
0 |
10 |
0.7 SSE Collirene - 4.0 SE White Hall
The tornado touched down in the Collirene Community, about 14 miles west of Hayneville. It then tracked northeastward, and ended just north of US
Highway 80, several miles west of Lowndesboro. At least 11 structures, most of them mobile homes, were damaged with three of these being completely
destroyed. Hundreds of trees were either snapped or were uprooted along the damage path. The most extensive damage occurred in and near the
Collirene Community. Ten injuries were attributed to this tornado. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1417 |
Coffee-Pike
Storm Survey |
F1 |
9.56 |
0 |
0 |
5.0 WNW Jack - 3.3 ENE Spring Hill
The parent supercell thunderstorm, which spawned the EF-1 tornado, tracked across the northwest corner of Coffee County from southeast Crenshaw
County. The tornado lifted the roofs off two barns, and partially removed the roof off a single family home before entering Pike County (see Storm Data for
Alabama, Central, for more information). This tornado was already on the ground when it entered Pike County from Coffee County, about 5 miles southeast of Henderson. The tornado moved
northeast, crossing AL-87 and AL-167, before lifting north of the intersection of CR-6 and CR-57. In Pike County, one home and one church were damaged,
and a greenhouse had its windows blown out. Numerous trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the path. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1422 |
Randolph
Storm Survey |
F1 |
14.71 |
0 |
0 |
3.1 NNE Corinth - 2.4 SSE Sewell
The tornado touched down on CR-15 near the Pleasant Grove Church, about 3 miles southwest of Wedowee. It then tracked northeast, damaging five
homes, at least two vehicles and three barns. One shop and numerous other outbuildings were significantly damaged or destroyed. Additionally, several
dozen trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the path. The tornado lifted near the Georgia state line at CR-477. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1403 |
Clay
Storm Survey |
F0 |
1.56 |
0 |
0 |
2.4 S Gibsonville - 1.9 SSW Mellow Valley
The tornado touched down near Fuller Road where minimal tree damage occurred and one home sustained roof damage. It then tracked northeast before
lifting near catfish road. A small catfish restaurant had a part of the roof torn off. Several trees were snapped off along the short path. One vehicle was
partially lifted into the air and the roof debris was deposited underneath it. There were approximately 100 people in the catfish restaurant when the tornado
hit. These people were in the basement after the owner took action when hearing the warning. No injuries were reported. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1347 |
Tallapoosa
Storm Survey |
F0 |
4.53 |
0 |
0 |
5.0 WSW Hackneyville - 0.6 W Hackneyville
The tornado touched down near Pearson Chapel Road, north of Barnett Road. It then traveled northeastward and ended just north of Hackneyville before it
crossed County Road 5. A few homes suffered minor roof damage and a few trees were either snapped off or lost some limbs. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1342 |
Coosa-Tallapoosa
Storm Survey |
F1 |
10.76 |
0 |
0 |
1.6 NW Socapatoy - 2.0 NNE Soleco
The tornado touched down along US Highway 280 near the Bradford Community. The tornado moved northeastward and crossed AL-9, before crossing
into Tallapoosa County east of Goodwater. The most significant damage occurred in Coosa County, near the intersection of CR-77 and AL-9. At least 6
homes suffered varying degrees of damage, and at least three automobiles were heavily damaged by fallen trees. The tornado that touched in Coosa County moved into the northeastern portion of Tallapoosa County, between Goodwater and Hackneyville. It then
continued to move northeast, crossing AL-63, before lifting just before the Tallapoosa and Clay County line. In Tallapoosa County, most of the damage was
limited to broken limbs and snapped softwood trees. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1305 |
Chilton
Storm Survey |
F1 |
1.18 |
0 |
0 |
1.2 ENE Falakto - 2.3 ENE Falakto
Within a larger area of straight line wind damage, a short tornado damage path was found near and northeast of exit 205 on Interstate 65, southeast of the
city of Clanton. The heaviest damage was sustained by a mobile home along County Road 41, where two large oak trees fell on the mobile home and
demolished it. Several fast food restaurant signs and a couple of road signs were damaged or destroyed, and a couple hundred trees were also snapped
off or uprooted. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1304 |
Escambia-Covington
Storm Survey |
F2 |
14.42 |
0 |
0 |
3.4 NNE Parker Springs - 3.1 NE Dixie
A strong EF-2 tornado first touched down over a heavily forested area about 5 miles southwest of Dixie and then moved northeast across the forest
crossing highway 29 just to the west of Dixie. The tornado then continued northeast across heavily forested areas moving into western Covington county
3.1 miles northeast of Dixie. Significant tree damage occurred along the track of the tornado with structural damage confined to the populated area of Dixie.
Three homes were destroyed in Dixie and two large towers were damaged. Two occupants of one of the homes that was destroyed in Dixie got into an
interior bathroom on the lowest floor of the two story house and covered themselves with cushions. The tornado tore off the top story of the home and
damaged the lower floor but the two residents were unharmed. Some century old headstones were blown over in a cemetery just north of Dixie. No injuries
were reported. The strong EF-2 tornado that began in Escambia county entered Covington county 6.4 miles southwest of Beck over heavily forested areas and moved
northeast. The tornado crossed County Road 42 just to the west of Fairfield. The tornado then dissipated just north of Fairfield. In Covington county the
tornado was rated a weak EF-1. Significant tree damage occurred in Covington county with structural damage confined to the populated area of Fairfield.
Five houses suffered damage and one home was destroyed in Fairfield. No injuries were reported. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
1226 |
Dallas
Storm Survey |
F2 |
7.58 |
0 |
0 |
4.0 N Potter - 3.4 ENE Summerfield
The tornado touched down near Warrior Drive, just southeast of the Perry County line. It then tracked northeastward across AL-219 near the intersection
of CR-230, moved right through the Summerfield Community, and crossed CR-37, before lifting just east of the intersection of CR-37 and CR-844. At least 5
structures, including 2 mobile homes and a metal warehouse, were destroyed. Twelve to fifteen additional structures, including several homes and an auto
body shop, were damaged to varying degrees. Hundreds of trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the damage path. |
| 2008 |
02 |
17 |
0000 |
Barbour
Storm Survey |
F1 |
2.26 |
0 |
0 |
1.6 S Blue Springs - 2.0 ESE Blue Springs
The tornado touched down at the intersection of CR-72 and AL-33, near Blue Springs State Park. It then traveled northeastward about 2 miles, before lifting
at CR-41 just east of the park. Four houses and one mobile home sustained roof damage, and several trees were snapped off. |
| 2008 |
02 |
06 |
0625 |
Coosa-Talladega
Storm Survey |
F2 |
15.9 |
0 |
0 |
4.8 SW Marble Valley - 2.3 SW Gantt Junction
The tornado touched down in the Hidden Valley community along Lay Lake, about 2 miles northeast of Lay Dam. It then tracked northeastward, before
producing its most significant damage just east of Marble Valley along County Road 56. Four large wooden power poles were snapped off. Two mobile
homes were knocked off their foundations and rolled over. Hundreds of hardwood and softwood trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the path.
The tornado then continued northeastward, eventually crossing into Talladega County. The tornado that touched down in Coosa County moved northeastward, and crossed into Talladega County just east of CR-61. It continued northeast for
about 2 miles, crossed Lake Tate, and then lifted just beyond Lake Tate near Settlement Road. Damage was relatively minor, and consisted of one carport
that was overturned, and several trees that were blown down. |
| 2008 |
02 |
06 |
0517 |
Jackson
Storm Survey |
F4 |
10.9 |
0 |
0 |
1.0 SSE Pisgah - 1.1 SE Flat Rock
Representatives from the National Weather Service and the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey of damage that
occurred in Jackson County, Alabama early in the morning of February 6, 2008.
The damage was determined to originate from a strong tornado, which at its peak had winds of at least 180 MPH, giving it a rating of EF-4 on the Enhanced
Fujita Scale. The most significant damage occurred at the corner of County Road 60 and 177, between the Rosalie and Pisgah communities in eastern
Jackson County. This is also approximately the location where one fatality occurred. Trees along the tornado path were snapped and in some cases
shredded, several houses were swept from their foundations, and a large section of a chicken house collapsed. Several large hay bales (weighing 2,500
pounds) were blown apart or tossed around. |
| 2008 |
02 |
06 |
0445 |
Marshall
Storm Survey |
F1 |
0.16 |
0 |
0 |
0.7 SSW Guntersville Municipal Airport
Representatives from the National Weather Service and the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey of damage that
occurred in Marshall County, Alabama early in the morning of February 6, 2008. The damage was determined to originate from an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 MPH. The tornado snapped or uprooted eight trees,
destroyed an unanchored carport and two small storage sheds, caused minor roof damage to a nearby house, blew out three windows, and destroyed a
large telephone pole. The damage occurred near U.S. Highway 431 northeast of the city of Guntersville. |
| 2008 |
02 |
06 |
0400 |
Cullman
Storm Survey |
F0 |
0.33 |
0 |
0 |
3.6 ESE Loretto
Representatives from the National Weather Service conducted a storm survey of damage that occurred in Cullman County, Alabama early in the morning of
February 6, 2008. The damage was determined to originate from a tornado, which at its peak had winds of approximately 60 MPH, giving it a rating of EF-0 on the Enhanced
Fujita Scale. The tornado caused mainly tree damage, uprooting trees in a wooded area east of Dodge City near Interstate 65 Exit 299. |
| 2008 |
02 |
06 |
0302 |
Lawrence-Morgan
Storm Survey |
F4 |
16.7 |
4 |
0 |
2.1 ENE Leola - 1.8 SW Griffin Addition
Representatives from the National Weather Service and the Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey of damage that
occurred in Lawrence County, Alabama early in the morning of February 6, 2008. The damage was determined to originate from a strong tornado, which at its peak had winds of approximately 170 MPH, giving it a rating of EF-4 on the
Enhanced Fujita Scale. Based on reports and an aerial survey conducted by the Lawrence County EMA, the tornado is believed to have originally touched
down near the Pinhook community in south-central Lawrence County (just north of the Bankhead National Forest) around 3:02 AM CST. The tornado
remained on the ground for approximately 16.7 miles; the first 14 miles of the track occurred in Lawrence County, tracking through the Aldridge Grove,
Fairfield, Five Points, Midway, and Caddo communities. The tornado exited Lawrence County about 3 miles south southeast of Caddo around 3:20 AM CST.
The most significant damage occurred in two main areas. The first occurred just south of the Pinhook community, near the intersection of County Road 92
and 188. The second occurred north of Aldridge Grove near the intersection of County Road 94 and 183, where three fatalities occurred. Numerous homes
received significant structural damage, including a 2300 square foot/2-story brick house that was nearly leveled off its foundation. Large trees, with
diameters up to 4 feet, were completely snapped, with many uprooted. Fence posts embedded in concrete were ripped out of the ground and vaulted 50 to
100 feet in several different directions. A truck was thrown over a distance of more than 100 yards into an open field. The tornado continued its destructive path from Lawrence into Morgan County about 5 miles southwest of Decatur. The tornado tracked another 2.7 miles
into Morgan County lifting near the Trinity community west of Decatur around 3:20 AM CST. |
| 2008 |
02 |
06 |
0251 |
Fayette-Tuscaloosa-Walker
Storm Survey |
F2 |
26.19 |
0 |
4 |
1.6 E Newtonville - 1.5 NNW Oakman
A tornado that would eventually cross 3 county lines first touched down in southeastern Fayette County, about a mile southeast of the Newtonville
Community. From there the tornado moved on a northeast path, for about 6.5 miles, before crossing briefly into Tuscaloosa County. In this segment of its
path, damage was generally light until the tornado approached the Tuscaloosa County Line, when several mobile homes were hit and badly damaged. The
tornado crossed into Tuscaloosa County just south of Fayette CR-68. The tornado that touched down in southeastern Fayette County entered Tuscaloosa County just west of the New Lexington Community. From there, the
tornado continued its northeastward path, staying just inside Tuscaloosa County for about 5.5 miles. The tornado damaged a gas station building in New
Lexington, and downed numerous trees. The tornado then moved back into Fayette County near Upper Ridge Road. The Newtonville tornado moved back into Fayette County, and continued its journey northeastward. In this segment, the tornado moved through a sparsely
populated area between the city of Berry and the Boley Springs Community. No significant structures were hit, and only sporadic tree damage was
observed. The tornado reached the Walker County line just west of Fayette CR-83. The tornado that first touched down in Fayette County, and also moved through a small portion of Tuscaloosa County, moved into southeastern Walker
County just southwest of the Corona Community. From there, the tornado traveled northeast for about 6.5 miles, and finally lifted northwest of the town of
Oakman. The greatest amount of damage along the entire path of this tornado was experienced on Patton Hill Road, just west of Oakman. Several homes
sustained significant damage near Corona, and several mobile homes were damaged or destroyed west of Oakman. There were also 4 minor injuries
reported in Walker County. Along the entire path, at least 8 structures were destroyed, most of them mobile homes, and 15 other structures sustained
varying degrees of damage. |
| 2008 |
02 |
06 |
0204 |
Lamar-Marion
Storm Survey |
F1 |
7.3 |
0 |
0 |
0.3 SSW Beaverton - 1.5 NNW Guin
The tornado touched down just southwest of the town of Beaverton, along US-278, and then tracked northeast from there. The metal roof of the
Beaverton Post Office was blown off, and City Hall also sustained roof damage. Also in Beaverton, two trains were stranded on the tracks due to a power
outage. The conductors were aware of the tornado warnings because they said they heard the tornado sirens about 20 minutes before the storm hit. One
of the railroad personnel apparently witnessed the tornado. Elsewhere along the path, several hardwood trees were uprooted and many more softwood
trees were snapped off. A few homes suffered significant damage from downed trees, and a few roads were temporarily closed due to the fallen trees.
The tornado continued into Marion County. The tornado that touched down in Lamar County moved into southern Marion County, near CR-16 northwest of Guin. It continued to move northeastward
for about another mile and a half, and lifted just before it reached US-43 north of Guin. In Marion County, the tornado blew down several trees, at least one
of which landed on and destroyed a barn. |
| 2007 |
02 |
13 |
1822 |
Autauga
Storm Survey |
F1 |
1.10 |
0 |
0 |
2.2 ENE Mulberry - 2.52 E Mulberry
The tornado touched down briefly central Autauga County, about 5 miles west of Autaugaville, near the intersection of State Highway 14 and County Road
33. Several trees were snapped off and uprooted. The roof of a carport was lifted off and thrown into the front yard of another residence, and a tractor
shed in the same area had sheet metal blown off its roof.
|
| 2007 |
02 |
13 |
1748 |
Bibb
Storm Survey |
F0 |
7.47 |
0 |
0 |
4.64 W Six Mile - 1.24 WSW Ashby
The tornado touched down just west of County Road 26, north of State Highway 25, and continued across the Six Mile Community, before eventually lifting
just west of Ashby. This tornado did not cause widespread damage along the whole path, but there was evidence of sporadic building and tree damage
along the entire path.
|
| 2007 |
02 |
13 |
1710 |
Tuscaloosa-Bibb
Storm Survey |
F1 |
9.71 |
0 |
0 |
3.1 WSW Hagler - 1.04 ESE Harmon
The tornado touched down in southeastern Tuscaloosa County in the Talladega National Forest, and from there moved nearly due east. The heaviest
damage was near the intersection of County Road 1 and US Highway 82 on the Bibb and Tuscaloosa County Line. Several trailers, homes, barns and sheds
were damaged along the path. Additionally, numerous trees were snapped off and downed. The tornado continued into Bibb County where it lifted just north of Eoline.
|
| 2007 |
02 |
13 |
1701 |
Hale-Perry
Storm Survey |
F0 |
6.52 |
0 |
0 |
0.7 SE Whitsitt - 2.47 SW Scott Station
The tornado touched down in far eastern Hale County just west of the town of Newbern, and then traveled east-southeast. The most extensive damage
occurred in the Newbern area, on Baby Road. Several old barns and metal sheds were lightly damaged, and numerous trees were downed, including at
least one that fell onto a mobile home. The tornado then continued on into extreme western Perry County. Damage in Perry County was sporadic and light,
mainly limited to downed trees.
|
| 2006 |
2 |
02 |
1525 |
Conecuh
|
F0 |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
17 NW Evergreen
A weak tornado briefly touched down just inside the Conecuh county line, just east of Pine Orchard. The tornado blew down
several trees and power lines. |
| 2006 |
2 |
02 |
1520 |
Monroe
|
F0 |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
Tunnell Springs
A weak tornado briefly touched down near Tunnel Springs. The tornado damaged a roof on a home and blew down several trees and
power lines. |
| 2003 |
2 |
21 |
2340 |
Conecuh |
F0 |
0.1 |
0 |
0 |
4 E Lenox
A weak tornado briefly touched down east of Lenox. The tornado blew down several trees. |
| 2003 |
2 |
21 |
2335 |
Escambia |
F0 |
0.1 |
0 |
0 |
Wallace
A weak tornado blew down several trees near Barnett Crossroads which is near exit 69 on I-65. No injuries were reported.
|
| 2003 |
2 |
15 |
2036 |
Marengo
Storm Survey |
F1 |
2.5 |
0 |
0 |
1.6 W Providence-2.1 N Providence
In what was believed to be the first tornado in Alabama in 2003, a small tornado touched down briefly
in the northern half of Marengo County between Linden and Demopolis. No injuries or deaths were reported
with the short-lived tornado. The tornado first touched down about 1.6 miles west-northwest
of Providence and traveled northeasterly moving across County Road 44 and through the western
sections of Chickasaw State Park. The tornado ended after crossing US 43 about
2.1 miles north of Providence on the east side of US 43. The tornado was rated an F1
primarily due to the damage done to the house just north of Chickasaw State Park. |
| 2001 |
2 |
16 |
1339 |
Madison
Storm Survey |
F0 |
4.4 |
0 |
0 |
NW Huntsville
A small tornado described by eye witnesses as a smooth funnel touched down in northwest Huntsville. The damage began near the
intersection of Capshaw Road and Wall Triana Highway. The tornado damage path extended nearly due east for some distance
before turning east-northeast and ending just west of Rideout Road. A damage survey was conducted of this event by meteorologists
from UAH who described the damage path as narrow, focused, and convergent. Additional damage occurred in northeast Huntsville
in the Chase area and may possibly have been another weak tornado touchdown. |
| 2000 |
2 |
13 |
1542 |
Bullock
Storm Survey
**(More Tornadoes occurred in Georgia)
Storm Survey 2
Storm Survey 3 |
F0 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
1.0 NNW Fitzpatrick-1.7 NNE Fitzpatrick
Several trees downed. |
| 2000 |
2 |
13 |
1530 |
Montgomery-Bullock
Storm Survey |
F0 |
3.0 |
0 |
0 |
3.1 NNW Downing-3.1 SW Mitchell
Numerous trees down along path. Occurred near Panther. |
| 2000 |
2 |
13 |
1500 |
Montgomery
Storm Survey |
F1 |
11.4 |
0 |
0 |
1.5 SW Ada-10.1 NE Ada
Several houses and mobile homes were damaged. One business was heavily damaged and numerous trees were downed. |
| 1999 |
2 |
27 |
1951 |
Etowah
Storm Survey |
F0 |
1.3 |
0 |
0 |
5.3 SW Southside-4.5 SSW Southside
Several trees downed. Several homes and outbuildings were damaged. |
| 1999 |
2 |
27 |
1915 |
Blount
Storm Survey |
F2 |
0.4 |
0 |
1 |
2.0 SW Nectar-1.6 SW Nectar
Numerous trees downed. Several homes had roof damage. |
| 1999 |
2 |
27 |
1825 |
Winston
Storm Survey |
F0 |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
3.5 SSW Double Springs
Numerous trees downed and many landed on buildings. |
| 1999 |
2 |
27 |
1755 |
Lauderdale
Storm Survey |
F2 |
1.7 |
0 |
0 |
Killen
A tornado occurred around 5:55 pm about 4 miles northeast of Killen in northern Lauderdale County. A mobile home was
destroyed, several houses were heavily damaged, numerous trees were downed and uprooted, and several other structures sustained
damage. The damage area was along CR 71 in the Antioch area. |
| 1999 |
2 |
23 |
1745 |
Baldwin |
F0 |
2.0 |
0 |
0 |
Summerdale
An F0 tornado briefly touched down around Alabama 59 near Summerdale in a trailer park. Several trailers had minor damage to
skirting and one was shifted off its blocks. One tree had a branch blown off and an abandoned trailer on blocks was turned over.
The tornado then moved east and skipped along the ground briefly touching down along County Road 38 where small trees and a
fence were blown down. A Weather Service employee followed the storm east and said the funnel was rotating but it never
appeared to touch down. The tornado then went back into the cloud before reaching Seminole. |
| 1998 |
2 |
22 |
0800 |
Houston |
F0 |
0.3 |
0 |
0 |
Taylor
52 homes in Landview Subdivision sustained wind damage to shingles, fences, awnings, storage sheds, and porches. Some trees
and power lines down. Several public sightings of a funnel cloud. |
| 1997 |
2 |
21 |
0935 |
Shelby
Storm Survey |
F0 |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
2.0 NW Maylene
Several trees downed and roof damage to homes in Brantleyville. |
| 1996 |
2 |
19 |
1510 |
Monroe |
F0 |
13.0 |
0 |
0 |
Monroeville-Tunnel Springs
SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES FOLLOWED A FUNNEL CLOUD THAT TOUCHED DOWN A COUPLE OF TIMES AS IT MOVED
NORTHEAST. THEY FIRST SAW THE FUNNEL NEAR DREWRY ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 21. THEY
FOLLOWED IT FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES AND THE FUNNEL MOVED ABOUT 13 MILES DURING THAT TIME. THE
FUNNEL WENT BACK INTO THE CLOUD AS THE STORM CROSSED COUNTY ROAD 42 JUST WEST OF PINE
ORCHARD. THE FUNNEL DID MINOR DAMAGE TO A CARPORT AND A BARN AND TO SEVERAL TREES. |
| 1995 |
2 |
16 |
0528 |
Marshall-DeKalb |
F2 |
12.0 |
0 |
3 |
2 SSW Martling-1 SW Lakeview
10 homes were destroyed, 40 homes damaged, and 30 chicken houses were damaged. |
| 1995 |
2 |
16 |
0459 |
Cullman-Marshall |
F3 |
14.0 |
6 |
130 |
3 W Joppa-5 SW Guntersville
One death occurred in a house and the others occurred in mobile homes. 157 homes were destroyed and 12 businesses were destroyed. |
| 1995 |
2 |
16 |
0332 |
Marion |
F1 |
6.0 |
0 |
0 |
6.0 E Hamilton
5 homes damaged and 6 chicken houses destroyed. |
| 1994 |
2 |
23 |
0340 |
Marshall |
F0 |
0.3 |
0 |
0 |
Boaz
One barn and one garage were destroyed. |
| 1993 |
2 |
21 |
1800 |
Cherokee |
F3 |
14.0 |
0 |
5 |
Pine Grove-Tecumseh
5 injuries occurred in mobile homes. 13 mobile homes and 2 houses were destroyed and many more with damage. |
| 1990 |
2 |
22 |
0551 |
Covington |
F1 |
1.5 |
0 |
10 |
Opp
2 businesses were destroyed and 11 others had moderate damage. 25 homes had minor damage and 15 with moderate damage.
3 mobile homes were damaged and 2 were destroyed. Hundreds of trees were blown down. |
| 1990 |
2 |
15 |
1420 |
Sumter |
F0 |
0.3 |
0 |
0 |
1 N Livingston
A small tornado touched down and moved northeast. |
| 1990 |
2 |
10 |
0355 |
Clay |
F1 |
0.5 |
0 |
5 |
7 NW Ashland
3 homes were destroyed and numerous trees were downed. |
| 1990 |
2 |
10 |
0242 |
Shelby |
F1 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
Helena/Pelham
10 homes were destroyed and numerous others were damaged. |
| 1990 |
2 |
3 |
2105 |
St. Clair |
F1 |
2.0 |
0 |
11 |
Margaret
5 homes and 1 mobile home was completely destroyed. 30 homes received damaged. |
| 1990 |
2 |
3 |
2000 |
Jefferson |
F1 |
2.0 |
0 |
0 |
Trussville
A tornado touched down at the intersection of Interstates 459 and 59. Several tractor-semitrailers were blown off the interstate. Three houses were destroyed and several others wee damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were down. |
| 1990 |
2 |
3 |
1948 |
Jefferson |
F1 |
3.0 |
0 |
15 |
6 N Birmingham-Fultondale
A house and a mobile home were destroyed. 50 homes received major damage. 100 homes received minor damage. 3 churches and a shopping center were heavily damaged. There were 15 injuries mostly from flying glass. |
| 1990 |
2 |
3 |
1935 |
Jefferson |
F1 |
7.0 |
0 |
2 |
Mulga-Forestdale
2 homes were destroyed and numerous homes received roof damage. |
| 1990 |
2 |
3 |
1850 |
Tuscaloosa |
F1 |
6.0 |
0 |
3 |
7 NNW Tuscaloosa
A small mobile home park was struck. One mobile home was destroyed and 5 others received moderate damage. 25 more homes had extensive roof damage. |
| 1990 |
2 |
3 |
1845 |
Tuscaloosa |
F0 |
0.5 |
0 |
0 |
Elrod
Trees were uprooted and one mobile home was displaced off of its foundation. |
| 1990 |
2 |
3 |
1835 |
Pickens |
F0 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
4 SE Gordo
One house was damaged and trees were uprooted. |
| 1989 |
2 |
20 |
2300 |
Winston |
F2 |
5.0 |
0 |
0 |
1 N Haleyville
One church, one mobile home, and five houses were damaged. |
| 1989 |
2 |
20 |
2200 |
Marion |
F2 |
10.0 |
0 |
0 |
8 S Hamilton
Several roofs were damaged, and numerous buildings were destroyed at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 278 and State Road 253. |
| 1989 |
2 |
20 |
2130 |
Lamar |
F2 |
9.0 |
0 |
0 |
3 N Sulligent
4 homes and 6 mobile homes received extensive damage. A grocery store was demolished. 36 homes were partly damaged. An area of timber was destroyed. |
| 1988 |
2 |
2 |
1800 |
Marengo |
F1 |
2.0 |
0 |
0 |
Marengo
The tornado touched down near SR 10/CR 6 near the Marengo Community. One mobile home
was destroyed and several other structures were damaged. |
| 1985 |
2 |
11 |
0450 |
Baldwin |
F1 |
2.0 |
0 |
0 |
Loxley
Several outbuildings were destroyed, one home was unroofed, and one barn was unroofed. Several other homes
sustained roof damage. |
| 1984 |
2 |
12 |
1628 |
Hale |
F1 |
0.1 |
0 |
0 |
Greensboro
A small store was unroofed and some trees were uprooted. |
| 1983 |
2 |
22 |
1528 |
Marshall |
F2 |
2.2 |
0 |
2 |
Albertville
2 people were injured as their mobile home was demolished. 4 homes, 11 mobile homes, 1 business, and one
chicken house were destroyed. One home, 4 mobile homes, and at least 30 other buildings were damaged some severely.
Baseball size hail was reported with this storm. |
| 1983 |
2 |
22 |
1415 |
Cullman |
F1 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
White City
Several trees were blown down and one mobile home was destroyed. |
| 1983 |
2 |
22 |
1405 |
Cullman |
F2 |
1.5 |
0 |
0 |
Hanceville
Several buildings sustained roof damage. One church was demolished. Hail up to golfball size was reported with this
storm. |
| 1983 |
2 |
22 |
1315 |
Walker-Winston |
F2 |
8.0 |
0 |
0 |
Manchester-Smith Lake
Trees were downed and utility sheds and chicken houses damaged or destroyed in the Manchester
area near Alabama Highway 195. Damage became more extensive near Alabama 257 as tornado took on
multi-vortex characteristics. Witnesses reported seeing several small funnels, white in color,
chasing each other in small circles and rapidly going up and down. About 12 houses were damaged
in NE Walker County. One boat house was destroyed and several others were heavily damaged.
Several cars and boats also suffered damage. In Winston County, 2 homes, a boat and dock and 1 car were
damaged. Golf ball size hail was reported in Manchester and 3/4 inch near Smith Lake. |
| 1983 |
2 |
1 |
0530 |
Mobile |
F0 |
4.0 |
0 |
1 |
4 NE Airport
At least 2 buildings in a shopping center were damaged and 6 homes sustained damaged. Numerous trees
and power lines were blown down and many cars were damaged. |
| 1981 |
2 |
10 |
1745 |
Houston |
NA |
7.0 |
0 |
5 |
Dothan
One double wide mobile home was destroyed and all the injuries occurred there. 40 automobiles had
windows shattered by flying debris. 2 homes under construction were destroyed. 3 other homes sustained
roof damage. |
| 1981 |
2 |
10 |
0840 |
Baldwin |
F2 |
1.5 |
0 |
62 |
Bay Minette
The tornado struck the middle school where most of the injuries occurred. The school suffered major damage
and 7 homes were totally destroyed. 1 business was destroyed. |
| 1977 |
2 |
23 |
1900 |
Greene |
F2 |
N/A |
0 |
1 |
Information currently unavailable
|
| 1975 |
2 |
23 |
1435 |
Calhoun |
F0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
No information available
|
| 1975 |
2 |
23 |
1320 |
Cullman |
F2 |
2.0 |
0 |
1 |
Jones Chapel
4 trailers and 23 homes were damaged or destroyed. One church was unroofed. |
| 1975 |
2 |
23 |
1345 |
Tuscaloosa |
F4 |
15.0 |
1 |
51 |
Taylorville-Holt
Small frame homes were leveled across south Tuscaloosa. Over the entire path, 289 homes, 20 businesses,
and 21 trailers were destroyed or heavily damaged. |
| 1975 |
2 |
23 |
1230 |
Cullman |
F2 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
SW Cullman
2 frame homes were destroyed and one trailer was demolished. |
| 1975 |
2 |
23 |
1230 |
Walker |
F2 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
No information available
|
| 1975 |
2 |
16 |
1005 |
Baldwin |
F2 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
Pine Grove
Six chicken houses were destroyed. A feedmill and garage were destroyed. Several homes, a warehouse, and 3 barns were unroofed. |
| 1975 |
2 |
16 |
1015 |
Baldwin |
F1 |
0.3 |
0 |
0 |
6 SW Bay Minette
No tornado details were available. |
| 1974 |
2 |
7 |
0315 |
Baldwin |
F0 |
NA |
0 |
0 |
Pine Grove
A few trees were blown down and one barn was damaged. |
| 1974 |
2 |
6 |
1645 |
Houston |
F0 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
Dothan
Numerous trees and power lines were snapped off. Additional damage was only minor. |
| 1971 |
2 |
26 |
1405 |
Chambers-Lee |
F1 |
6.0 |
0 |
0 |
5 SW Waverly-Waverly
One mobile home was demolished, one home was unroofed, two homes suffered damaged, and some barns were destroyed.
Many trees were blown down. |
| 1971 |
2 |
26 |
1400 |
Randolph |
F0 |
NA |
0 |
0 |
Roanoke
2 small buildings were destroyed and several trees were snapped off. |
| 1971 |
2 |
26 |
1230 |
Jefferson |
F1 |
2.0 |
0 |
0 |
East Lake-Roebuck
Minor structural damage was reported and many trees were uprooted or snapped off. |
| 1971 |
2 |
26 |
1100 |
Greene |
F3 |
5.0 |
0 |
0 |
3 SW Eutaw-1 E Eutaw
8 homes were destroyed, 19 homes were damaged, 2 mobile homes were demolished, and a few buildings
were heavily damaged. |
| 1971 |
2 |
12 |
0855 |
Mobile |
NA |
10.0 |
0 |
0 |
Wilmer-Kushla
One barn and one slaughterhouse were damaged. Numerous trees were uprooted. |
| 1971 |
2 |
4 |
1945 |
Marion-Franklin |
F3 |
40.0 |
1 |
14 |
7 S Hamilton-Sugar Bend-Bear Creek-Dime
Extensive dmaage occurred along the entire path. 50 homes were damaged or destroyed. Several barns and outbuildings
were demolished. Several mobile homes were destroyed. |
| 1965 |
2 |
11 |
1840 |
Pickens |
F3 |
1.5 |
0 |
18 |
Aliceville
12 homes were demolished and 42 homes were damaged. A church, motel,and several commercial buildings were
damaged. One farm suffered extensive damage. |
| 1965 |
2 |
11 |
1710 |
Colbert |
NA |
NA |
0 |
1 |
Florence
Extensive damage to a gymnasium and several businesses. Minor damage to several houses. |
| 1961 |
2 |
24 |
1630 |
Russell |
F2 |
18.0 |
0 |
4 |
Hurtsboro-Near Hatchechubbee and Seale-5 S Phenix City
Path was in rural area. Several homes damaged and many trees blown down or broken off. |
| 1961 |
2 |
22 |
0530 |
Tuscaloosa |
F2 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
Tuscaloosa
Several warehouses damaged on Northington Campus, then moved NE across residential area
to Parlow State School grounds. Several homes damaged and many trees blown down
or broken off. |
| 1961 |
2 |
20 |
1800 |
Marengo |
F1 |
1.0 |
0 |
2 |
NE of Linden
Damaged or destroyed 6 homes, several outbuildings, and blew down trees and powerlines
in rural area. 2 persons injured when a house was demolished. |
| 1958 |
2 |
27 |
0130 |
Montgomery-Macon |
F1 |
13.0 |
0 |
0 |
2 S Mathews-2 E Shorter
Damage to tenant houses and barns. 2 cows and 7400 hens killed. |
| 1958 |
2 |
26 |
2330 |
Escambia |
F2 |
30.0 |
0 |
0 |
4 NE Atmore
Several barns were leveled. |
| 1958 |
2 |
26 |
2000 |
Choctaw |
F2 |
30.0 |
0 |
0 |
Isney-W Gilbertown-Toxey-Jachin
8 homes and 20 barns were destroyed. Numerous trees were downed. |
| 1958 |
2 |
6 |
1405 |
Pike |
F2 |
12.0 |
0 |
0 |
W Goshen-NW Troy
1 house and 1 barn destroyed. A dozen houses and barns damaged. |
| 1954 |
2 |
28 |
0200 |
Chilton |
F1 |
10.0 |
0 |
0 |
Mt. Pleasant-New Salem-Collins Chapel-Mineral Springs
Major damage was reported in all of these communities. |
| 1953 |
2 |
20 |
1900 |
Franklin |
F2 |
7.0 |
0 |
6 |
Vina-N Dempsey
6 Homes were unroofed and an additional 75 buildings were either damaged or destroyed. |
| 1953 |
2 |
20 |
1645 |
Walker |
F2 |
0.75 |
0 |
1 |
10 NNW Jasper
5 homes and 24 buildings destroyed. 2 homes and 3 buildings damaged. This occurred in the
Macedonia community.
|
| 1953 |
2 |
20 |
1630 |
Marion |
F2 |
0.5 |
0 |
2 |
Near Winfield
7 homes destroyed and 5 damaged. 11 other buildings destroyed and 2 damaged.
|
| 1953 |
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