Chambers Tornado - Feb 28, 2011

Five Points EF-0 Tornado (Chambers)
February 28, 2011

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	80 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	1.91 miles
Maximum Path Width:	30 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	1.2 WNW White Plains 33.0073/-85.3988 528 pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	1.0 NE White Plains 33.0084/-85.3658 530 pm

The storm damage in Chambers County has been surveyed and it has been determined that the damage was caused by a tornado. Special thanks to Chambers County EMA for conducting this survey.

The tornado touched down just west of the intersection of CR 160 and CR 162. The tornado tracked eastward generally along CR 160 and lifted as it approached US Highway 431. Several trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the damage path. Several homes suffered minor shingle damage and a few had metal roofs peeled back. A few manufactured homes suffered minor skirting damage. One barn was totally destroyed. Several automobiles were damaged by fallen trees.

All pictures courtesy of Chambers County Emergency Management.

Outbuilding Destroyed

Porch & Roof Damage

Tree Down

Tree Uprooted

Tree Damage