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Alabama Tornado Database 2025 Tornado Occurrences (31) () Indicates Total Path Data in Multi-State Track EF-Unknown are treated as EF0

Tornado # of Year	Year	Date	Time (CST)	County	Damage Scale	Path Length (Miles)	Max Path Width (Yards)	Fatalities	Injuries	Location/Damage Description
1	2025	Jan. 5	1940	Franklin	EF0	2.44	158	0	0	5 WSW Vina - 3 W Vina An EF0 tornado touched down southwest of Vina Alabama on Highway 23 shattering a window and causing minor damage to the roof of a new mobile home. The tornado then tracked northeastward along Hurricane Creek causing tree damage and uprooted trees off of Highway 23. There was damage to a pole barn near the intersection of Highway 23 and Singleton Road where there was major damage to the roof and supporting beams of the farm structure. Continuing to the northeast, the track crossed Highway 3 and Jim King Road causing additional tree damage on the roadways. Winds were estimated between 75-85 miles per hour. Storm survey was performed by Franklin County EMA in conjunction with radar imagery. Start: 34.3514/-88.1414 End: 34.3739/-88.1084
2	2025	Jan. 5	2053	Pickens	EF1	6.94	300	0	0	5 WNW Carrollton - Owens NWS meteorologists conducted a storm survey on January 6 that revealed an EF1 tornado that impacted parts of Pickens County the previous evening. The tornado began over an inaccessible area southeast of Zach Simon Road and moved east-northeastward for nearly seven miles. Along County Road 7, a house had metal roofing removed, and several pine and cedar trees were downed or had limbs broken off. The tornado was at its widest and strongest point along Pine Grove Road, where numerous trees were downed, including a stand of pine trees along the road of which approximately 15-20 trunks were snapped. Power lines were downed by falling trees. A couple uprooted pine trees fell onto a garage and the adjacent house sustained partial roof loss. More trees were uprooted and limbs were snapped as the tornado moved across a farm along McDaniel Road. The path became more narrow along McShane Road/Phoenix Avenue, where several trees were downed on both sides of the road in a 125 yard-wide swath. Along County Road 12, a few more trees and limbs were downed, and a small wooden power pole was snapped, causing the power lines to fall. Along Highway 17 near Herbert Windle Road, a couple trees were downed near a house and across the highway several cedar limbs were downed near another house. The tornado is estimated to have ended at this point. Start: 33.2937/-88.1714 End: 33.3130/-88.0542
3	2025	Feb. 12	1815	Washington-Clarke	EF2	9.77	320	0	0	3 SSW Tattlersville - 3 S Mcentyre An EF2 tornado occurred just south of Coffeeville near Tattlersville. This tornado began on the west side of the Tombigbee River based on radar observed tornado debris signature and confirmed by emergency manager. The tornado first crossed Highway 69 where ground survey crew observed scattered to numerous trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado intensified as it went northeast crossing Winn Road and Highway 84. The tornado likely peaked around Winn Road where low end EF2 tree damage with numerous snaps to hardwoods and softwoods was observed. Likely higher damage may have occurred prior to Winn road; however, survey crews were unable to reach these areas. A poorly built home collapsed upon itself at highway 84 and was given lower bound intensity given the construction quality. Surrounding tree damage also supported a lower intensity. The next road the tornado crossed was Center Point Road and Norris Road where multiple tree snaps were observed. It is probable the tornado began further southwest and continued northeast from what the current start and end points are, however, these areas were inaccessible due to limited road networks. High resolution satellite imagery and aerial photography from the emergency management will likely be used in the coming weeks to fine tune the tornado track and intensity. Start: 31.6736/-88.0884 End: 31.7668/-87.9637
4	2025	Feb. 15	2312	Colbert	EF1	4.30	215	0	0	1 SW Tuscumbia - Muscle Shoals NWS Huntsville and Colbert County EMA surveyed damage in the downtown Tuscumbia area consistent with EF-1 damage. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Lamar Road and Frankfort Road. The tornado caused immediate and widespread damage in neighborhoods southwest of downtown Tuscumbia. This includes roof damage to an elementary school off Glendora Avenue. Damage indicators were mostly a combination of uprooted hard and softwood trees. Numerous homes had roof damage associated with felled trees. As the tornado tracked into downtown, power lines and traffic signals were destroyed. Significant roof damage occurred near 5th and Main Streets where a metal roof was completely removed. As the tornado moved out of the downtown area, numerous trees were again uprooted along 5th and 6th Streets through Commons Street. The tornado lifted east of Commons Street before reaching Kings Avenue. A NWS Survey team found additional damage on February 18th, connecting further damage into Muscle Shoals. The tornado snapped trees before crossing George Wallace Boulevard and the Southern Railway. Additional trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado moved northeast approaching Woodward Avenue. At this location, part of a service station canopy was removed. Fences were knocked down on adjacent streets in this area. More softwood trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado moved through residential areas approaching Muscle Shoals High School. On school property, several trees were snapped, some near the base, but the building itself didn't sustain any damage. No damage was found northeast of Avalon Avenue. There were other sporadic trees randomly snapped south of this location along portions of Washington Drive and Colorado Avenue, but this wind damage was determined to be strong winds in the rear flank downdraft of the occluding tornadic circulation. The Northwest Alabama Regional Airport measured an 84 MPH wind gust as the tornado occluded just northwest of the airfield. Start: 34.7212/-87.7166 End: 34.7443/-87.6494
5	2025	Feb. 15	2320	Franklin	EF2	3.93	170	0	1	4 ESE Russellville - 6 SE Littleville An NWS and Franklin County (AL) EMA survey team determined that an EF-2 tornado caused damage in central Franklin County. The tornado quickly formed while embedded within the line of severe thunderstorms late Saturday night. It touched down just south of Russellville Rd. and east of Harris Creek. There the tornado blew out the doors of a large, metal storage shed and lofted an ATV across the property. The tornado shifted ENE just south of Russellville Rd. and Hwy 75 where it uprooted numerous hardwood trees, some of which fell on houses. Residents at this location received advanced NWS warnings and took refuge in their tornado shelter before their home was impacted. Several homes also experienced partial roof loss further east on Russellville Rd. The tornado shifted north Hwy 24 where the vortex contracted and strengthened. Among uprooted hardwood trees on one property, the upper quarter of a large silo collapsed. Further east, numerous trees were uprooted, some on houses and cars. Near Hwy 78 and Hwy 83 junction, a manufactured home was impacted with roof and siding damage. The resident was thankful for the early warning from the NWS as it allowed time for her family to safely seek refuge. The tornado tracked ENE of Hwy 78 and destroyed several small farm buildings before impacting homes near the McGuire Loop area. Near McGuire Loop and Rocky Glen Rd., the tornado knocked down numerous power lines in trees before completely removing the roof of one single-family residence. This is where the strongest intensity of the tornado likely occurred with a maximum wind of 115 miles an hour. The tornado traveled to the NE portion of McGuire Loop where pine trees were snapped. The tornado lifted west of Hwy 87. Start: 34.4791/-87.6587 End: 34.5136/-87.6082
6	2025	Feb. 15	2322	Lauderdale	EF1	13.42	250	0	0	3 WSW Killen - 3 WNW Rogersville An NWS survey team, with assistance from Lauderdale County EMA, surveyed damage in southern Lauderdale County, near Wilson Lake, which was consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Maximum winds were 94 MPH. The tornado initially touched down in the vicinity of Myrtle Road (in the Kendale Gardens subdivision) where it produced the only structural damage observed by the survey team. This structural damage was due to a large, uprooted hardwood tree falling into the front portion of a residence. The tornado then traveled eastward, crossing the mouth of Shoal Creek and far northern extent of Wilson Lake before moving back onshore and producing tree damage along the southern portion of Lingerlost Road. Afterwards, the tornado moved generally eastward across rural portions of southern Lauderdale County (north of Wilson Lake and south of U.S. Highway 72), producing clusters of tree damage on Lauderdale C.R. 31 and in the general vicinity of the intersection of Lauderdale C.R. 33 and Walnut Creek Road. From this point, the tornado headed east-northeastward, crossing Bluewater Creek and producing sporadic tree damage in Elgin and along the western shore of Second Creek. The tornado lifted along Lauderdale C.R. 53 (north of Thorntontown), where tree damage was also observed. Start: 34.8410/-87.5765 End: 34.8441/-87.3441
7	2025	Feb. 15	2333	Lawrence	EF1	1.50	150	0	0	9 SSW Town Creek - 9 SSW Town Creek NWS Huntsville and Lawrence Co. EMA determined damage near Hatton, AL was attributed to an EF-1 tornado with maximum of 95 MPH.The tornado, embedded in a line of severe thunderstorms, was only briefly on the ground for approximately 1.5 miles. The tornado likely touched down west of CR 129, and damage was observed near CR 129 and along CR 131. Damage indicators were mainly a mix of snapped and uprooted trees and farm outbuildings. Damage was tracked eastward along CR 131 and likely lifted west of CR 132. Start: 34.5487/-87.4985 End: 34.5509/-87.4727
8	2025	Feb. 15	2337	Lauderdale	EF1	0.38	115	0	0	Rogersville This damage survey began on Wheeler St. (AL Hwy 207) in Rogersville, which coincided with the southwestern-most damage point. In the general vicinity, several businesses experienced minor damage to awnings, the tin top of a business roof was removed (and blown north) but the main portion of the roof remained, and a business on Church Street had windows blown out. From here, going northeastward to College St. we observed significant tree damage. We noticed that one large pine tree fell toward the east, while an adjacent (but severely hallowed-out) oak tree fell toward the northeast. Thus, we suspect this may have been where a small tornado initiated. A resident at this location did receive warning from NWS Huntsville and made the decision to seek shelter. Traveling northeastward from here was Macke Rd., where there was continued evidence of a small tornado. At this location, we noticed one uprooted hardwood and one uprooted softwood tree lying in a convergent pattern, and also were informed that power lines and poles had been blown down, but were recently repaired. A resident at this location did receive warning from NWS Huntsville and was very thankful for the advance notice. The maximum width of the tornado is assumed to have been at this point. Greer Dr. represents the northeastern-most damage point and end point of the tornado. At this location, a large hardwood tree was uprooted and fell on a residence, causing damage to the roof in a few locations. On the way to Greer Dr., there were several snapped softwood trees and uprooted hardwood trees (aligned in the same direction) along Hudson St. and between Warren St. and Weaver Dr. This tree damage was likely associated with RFD flow immediately south of the tornado. Start: 34.8259/-87.2898 End: 34.8293/-87.2845
9	2025	Feb. 16	0033	Hale	EF0	1.62	150	0	1	1 WSW Moundville - Moundville A National Weather Service damage survey in Moundville revealed an EF-0 tornado that occurred early on February 16. The tornado began in a wooded area near Green Ridge Rd and moved east-northeastward. Along Power Loop Rd, several pine trees had tops snapped off and large limbs broken. A few other pines were uprooted near a residence, and a barn sustained roof damage. A large tree fell on the backside of a house at 2nd Ave and Maple Leaf Lane, causing significant damage and resulting in an injury. Between Maple Leaf Lane and Jamestown Circle, several tree limbs were snapped and a trampoline was flipped. Tree damage continued through another wooded area to just west of the Hale County High School football field, where the path appeared to end just west of Highway 69. Start: 32.9881/-87.6541 End: 32.9912/-87.6265
10	2025	Feb. 16	0052	Hale-Perry	EF1	18.37	200	0	2	4 S Cedarville - 4 SW Marion National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Hale and Perry Counties and determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. The start of the tornado was estimated to be just west of Alabama Highway 69, where tree damage was observed in an inaccessible area. The tornado continued eastward, moving parallel to County Road 10. Along the roadway, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, along with at least 40 to 50 power poles snapped. A site built home sustained roof damage along with farm outbuildings that sustained significant damage. The tornado gained strength as it moved east of Alabama Highway 25, where EF-1 damage occurred. Multiple manufactured homes were severely damaged due to large trees falling on top of them, while another manufactured home was destroyed due to tornadic wind gusts estimated around 95mph. Residents who were inside the homes received the tornado warning on their mobile phones, and were able to quickly take as much shelter as they could. A mother and her two kids in one home took shelter in their bathtub, which ended up being the only room in the home that did not sustain major damage. 2 injuries occurred where the homes were damaged, and the maximum width was estimated to be 200 yards at this location. The tornado continued eastward and crossed Alabama Highway 61 into Perry County. Minor tree damage was noted along Jenkins Bryant Rd, and farm outbuildings sustained major damage along Perry County Rd 23. The tornado lifted along Lakeland Farm Rd, and no further damage was noted to the east. Start: 32.5582/-87.6852 End: 32.5918/-87.3753
11	2025	Feb. 16	0105	Marshall	EF1	0.76	30	0	0	3 SSE Douglas The tornado rapidly developed along a line of severe storms entering Southwestern Marshall County, first producing damage by snapping several softwood trees along Mount Hebron Road. The tornado continued along this road as it approached Mount Hebron Douglas Road, snapping large softwood branches along its path. The most concentrated damage occurred just northeast of the intersection with Mount Hebron Douglas Road, where several farm outbuildings and barns were destroyed. This was at and immediately east of the intersection with New Clear Creek Road. Here, a power pole was snapped about 5 to 7 feet from the top of the pole. Also at this location, a cattle trailer was overturned and moved several feet. A well-built farm outbuilding suffered collapsed walls here at this location, and the combination of this and the power pole led to the strongest point in this short- lived tornado: 100mph winds and 30 yards in width. The tornado continued northeast of this location to the farm next door, destroying a small hay barn and another farm outbuilding across the street. This particular building had a covered overhang and was open on the end where the tornado approached, which contributed to it's failing here. For this reason, the wind speeds were lower than at the adjacent farm to the southwest. No further damage was noted northeast of this hay barn location between here and Chestnut Drive. Other damage was noted in the vicinity of Mount Hebron Road to the north and the south, which was mainly large branches blown down or sporadic trees here and there that were broken. This was determined to be related to straight-line winds from the line of storms, as all damage was noted to be laying in the same direction and not convergent in nature. Start: 34.1330/-86.3162 End: 34.1360/-86.3035
12	2025	Feb. 16	0200	Coosa	EF0	12.20	250	0	0	1 N Unity - 3 SW Parkdale The National Weather Service surveyed in northern Coosa County and determined the damage to be consistent with an EF-0 tornado. The tornado initially touched down along County Road 55, where a few softwood trees were downed. The tornado caused significant tree damage across a wooded area east of CR 55, with many uprooted trees. Along Prater Rd, several softwood trees sustained minor damage. From there, the tornado tracked east-northeast crossing County Road 29, just north of the Weogufka Family Worship Center. Here, several softwood trees were uprooted along with several homes that received minor damage. The tornado continued crossing County Road 41 where additional trees were uprooted and power lines were damaged due to the tree fall. The tornado then crossed Hwy 231 and 280, where softwood trees were both uprooted and snapped, and some additional tin shed damage was noted. Start: 33.0251/-86.3541 End: 33.0701/-86.1518
13	2025	Feb. 16	0242	Tallapoosa	EF1	1.79	100	0	0	3 SSW Still Waters Resort - 3 SSE Still Waters Resort National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Tallapoosa County and determined that a brief EF-1 tornado occurred within a broad area of straight line wind damage. Additional information was provided by a private property owner as well as satellite analysis for areas that were not accessible by roads. The tornado touched down in a remote area over private property east of Lovelady Road and south of AL Hwy 50. Approximately halfway between Lovelady Road and Barnesville Loop, an area of significant tree damage including multiple snapped and uprooted pines produced a TDS on KMXX radar. The tornado continued northeastward to Barnesville Loop, where another area of concentrated tree damage consisted of multiple snapped and uprooted trees. At this point, the tornado interacted with a second circulation that was accelerating in from the northwest, and the path of the tornado turned right as the two circulations interacted. While there was minimal damage along the eastern portion of Barnesville Loop, the circulation re- intensified as it crossed Murphy Dam Road and Murphy Lake. A tree was blown on to a home on East Murphy Lane. From there, the continuing TDS intensified over an area inaccessible to the NWS survey team, and satellite data is inconclusive with regards to tree damage any farther to the east. The tornado dissipated somewhere between East Murphy Lane and AL Highway 49 over private property. Start: 32.6931/-85.8422 End: 32.6982/-85.8132
14	2025	Feb. 16	0247	Macon	EF1	7.52	450	0	0	4 NNE Cecil - 3 NE Cross Keys National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in Macon County and determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred to the north of straight line wind damage within a bowing segment. The tornado began just east of the Macon/Montgomery county line, where a couple pines were snapped along Barganier Road. It continued moving eastward, reaching its peak intensity along County Road 2 and Keys Court where numerous hardwoods were snapped and uprooted a couple hundred yards south of the road. Several homes and outbuildings suffered roof damage as it paralleled County Road 20, before the tornado dissipated as it crossed County Road 13. Start: 32.3484/-85.9745 End: 32.3552/-85.8473
15	2025	Mar. 15	1321	Lauderdale	EF1	2.29	63	0	0	2 SW Lexington - 1 SE Lexington The Lexington Tornado touched down on County Line Road 71 in a field then tracked northeast. It hit an older two-car garage and shifted it 2-3 inches from its foundation as well as damaged the back half of the roof, but also snapped and uprooted a few large, hardwood cedar trees. A small camper was also pushed into an adjacent truck. The tornado continued northeast and downed and uprooted numerous additional trees (both hardwood and softwood), also damaging a fence. The tornado then uprooted and snapped more trees, with these pointing in various directions, as it progressed northeast. An outdoor, open-aired metal shed was demolished with its contents strewn across the yard as well as debris scattered across the residence and into the adjacent one. Across the street were more downed trees, snapped limbs, and uprooted trees, with another outdoor shed that had posts concreted into the ground, collapsed. Trees caused roof damage to a home at this point and damaged a vehicle next to it. As the tornado persisted, it continued to snap trees and tree limbs, while uprooting numerous other trees until it lifted just across County Road 51. Lauderdale County EMA utilized their drone to discover that the tornado started in the aforementioned field before it hit the two- car garage and snapped the cedar trees. More downed trees were also discovered via this drone footage around the midpoint of the track. Special thanks to Lauderdale County EMA for their assistance with this survey! Start: 34.9439/-87.3985 End: 34.9548/-87.3609
16	2025	Mar. 15	1408	Greene-Tuscaloosa-Pickens	EF1	26.46	1200	0	0	2 SSE Pleasant Ridge - 3 NW Elrod National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston. The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it briefly reached its maximum intensity of 90 mph. Several trees were snapped, with a few falling into an older mobile home. The tornado then paralleled County Road 183 northeastward where several trees were uprooted or snapped along or just east of the county road. The tornado weakened as it crossed County Road 156 and the Pickens County line. It continued north-northeastward and re-intensified in a wooded area east of Benevola Road. Numerous snapped trees were observed along an unnamed dirt road. More trees were uprooted or snapped along Lum Fife Road before the tornado eventually crossed Highway 82 near Holman. Several trees were downed along Highway 82 near Minas Road before the tornado weakened on the north side of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa County. It lifted along and just west of Lee Bonner Road, where a few more trees were uprooted. Start: 32.9887/-88.0700 End: 33.3007/-87.8210
17	2025	Mar. 15	1500	Tuscaloosa	EF1	11.54	600	0	0	1 SSW Lake Tuscaloosa Tierce Patton Bridge - 3 SE Windham Springs National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around 4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Highway 43 near Smith Landing Road, where a metal building lost part of its roof. The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa and moved through a residential area along Tierce Patton Road, where several trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then continued northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise Lane. The tornado weakened and lifted in a wooded area east of Highway 69 and north of Ben Clements Road around 4:14 PM. Following inspection of post-storm satellite imagery, the maximum wind was estimated to be 95 mph based on tree damage the estimated width of the tornado was increased to 600 yards. Start: 33.3475/-87.6089 End: 33.4562/-87.4586
18	2025	Mar. 15	1512	Tuscaloosa-Walker	EF2	39.48	1000	0	0	2 S Windham Springs - 3 NNW Empire The tornado first touched down just west of CR 69 in the Windham Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage. The tornado tracked northeast across approximately five miles of inaccessible wooded areas before crossing Goodwater Road. Here large tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted, and a small farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree damage continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa County with uprooted trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado crossed into Walker County with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road area. Here, large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several homes sustained roof damage and at least one home had some windows blown out. Additional damage occurred along Bruner Hill Road and Bruner Lane. The tornado then tracked through the Pleasant Field and Bradleytown communities with mainly tree damage. A few power lines were also noted down in these areas. The tornado crossed I-22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the south side of Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced and consistent as it tracked toward the Argo community. Widespread tree damage was noted along Highway 78 with many trees snapped or uprooted. Minor structural damage occurred to a couple of homes along Mathas Creek Road. The residents of these homes mentioned getting the warning and sheltering before the tornado hit. The tornado began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork and moved into Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in Sipsey, with many trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown Sipsey also sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage with a few having their windows blown out. An anchored mobile home was overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its widest here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The tornado then tracked northeast along Campbellville Road and the Sipsey Fork River into the Campbellville community. Large swaths of softwood trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. In addition, several conventional homes sustained notable structural damage. At least three homes had significant roof and siding damage with uplift and partial roof loss. One two-story home here lost a significant portion of the roof, second floor, and back of the home. The family here reported getting the warning and sheltering in their downstairs basement with the pets. A significant number of softwood and hardwood trees were also snapped in this area. Due to this, the maximum rating of EF- 2 /120 mph was estimated in this location. Further north, the tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down with sporadic tree damage noted along Campbellville Road. With the aid of satellite data, it was determined that the tornado lifted just south of the Cullman County line near the Mulberry Fork. Start: 33.4571/-87.5051 End: 33.8554/-87.0311
19	2025	Mar. 15	1532	Pickens	EF2	21.56	950	0	0	1 W Johnston Lake - 3 SE Lubbub National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage associated with a tornado in Pickens County that began around 4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF- 1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped trees were observed. The tornado continued to intensify, reaching EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 mph as it crossed Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained this strength as it continued northeastward, crossing Highway 86 where widespread tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved into the Bostic community, it destroyed several chicken houses on Russell Farm Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained significant roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north of Russell Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring systems were pulled from the ground, and the home was severely damaged. However, the frame was largely intact. The tornado then crossed Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted and snapped trees observed around these locations. The tornado then tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying several more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair Road, where another home sustained partial roof damage. The tornado eventually lifted northeast of Zion Road near the Tuscaloosa County line. Start: 33.1499/-88.0569 End: 33.4008/-87.8387
20	2025	Mar. 15	1620	Sumter	EF2	3.32	650	0	0	4 E Old Mallard Airport - 4 NW Lilita The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Road within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards County Road 13, crossing through and destroying several pine groves along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine grove featured hundreds of snapped trees along a width of roughly 500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed County Road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek, where multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east of County Road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The tornado dissipated shortly thereafter. Start: 32.4847/-88.2078 End: 32.5264/-88.1798
21	2025	Mar. 15	1738	Hale-Perry	EF0	21.61	700	0	0	3 E Gallion - 2 S Morgan Springs The tornado touched down just north of US Highway 80, west of Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar trees. The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Highway 25, continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed AL Highway 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. It continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Highway 14 it produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with numerous trees uprooted across the road. The last tree damage of this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek before reaching Walter Boyles Road. Start: 32.4976/-87.6612 End: 32.7189/-87.4183
22	2025	Mar. 15	1839	Bibb	EF0	7.63	75	0	0	2 NNE Talladega National Forest - 2 SE Ashby National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County around 7:39 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway 82 near the Maud community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road, County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted east of Highway 139 near the Oakley community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 80 mph. Start: 32.9063/-86.9776 End: 32.9906/-86.8946
23	2025	Mar. 15	1857	Chilton-Shelby	EF1	7.47	250	0	0	1 N Minooka Park - 2 E Shelby County Airport The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line in South Calera and moved northward into downtown Calera, where mostly tree damage was noted. There were several mobile/manufactured homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado paralleled US Highway 31 before crossing Interstate 65, where several campers at a dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were noted at this location as well. The tornado made a left turn over Limestone Parkway and moved north-northwest over a shopping center just east of the intersection of US 31 and AL Highway 70. Thereafter, the tornado moved into the "cone of silence" of the KBMX RADAR near the O`Neal Quarry office, where many trees were snapped and uprooted. After speaking with Lhoist quarry officials, no damage was reported at the quarry, and the end of the tornado was placed just to the north of Oak Tree Lane, where a few trees were downed and metal farm buildings sustained minor roof damage. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 mph at both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership. Start: 33.0660/-86.7608 End: 33.1713/-86.7508
24	2025	Mar. 15	1900	Shelby	EF1	2.55	150	0	0	2 ESE Montevallo - 1 SE American Village National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around 8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum intensity of 90 mph as it crossed Lawler Drive. Several trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. The tornado continued northward eventually ending along Spring Creek Road around 8:06 PM. Start: 33.0875/-86.8291 End: 33.1225/-86.8170
25	2025	Mar. 15	1920	Mobile-Washington	EF0	6.28	200	0	0	3 ENE Citronelle - 1 ENE Chestang The tornado touched down along County Road 96 near Meinhardt Loop Road West, where a few trees had their tops snapped. The tornado continued to the northeast into an area that ground survey crews could not get to between the start point and Sam Lewis Road. This stretch was likely where the tornado peaked in intensity as Sentinel 2 satellite imagery depicted substantial damage to several segments of the forest likely in the form of tree snaps and uproots. Once higher resolution imagery becomes available the tornado intensity can be reassessed. It is also in this stretch the tornado peaked in width reaching close to 200 yards wide. The tornado weakened based on satellite imagery and ground survey crew as the tornado crossed Sam Lewis Road where a metal outbuilding lost its roof and had its walls collapsed inward. No other damage was observed in this location, leading to a lower rating at this location. The tornado continued to the northeast, crossing into Washington County, where more trees were damaged along the path seen via Sentinel 2 satellite imagery. The tornado appears to have lifted west of Sandy Ridge Road based on available satellite imagery. Further adjustments in track length, width, and intensity are likely in the coming days or weeks as higher resolution satellite imagery becomes available. Utilized imagery and derived products made available through the NASA Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and the NASA Disasters Program. Start: 31.1139/-88.1775 End: 31.1690/-88.0941
26	2025	Mar. 15	1942	Talladega	EF2	3.63	500	1	1	Winterboro - 3 NNE Winterboro National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado touched down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball fields. The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side. Winds were estimated to be around 120 mph at this location, where wooden power poles were also snapped. Debris from the collapsed gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76, and the old school building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection of Highway 76 and 21. As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and destroyed a single-wide manufactured home. The debris from the home was blown westward across Bob White Road. One fatality occurred at this location. Outside of the peak intensity of the tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road. The tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks Ferry Road and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting Road and Lawler Circle. The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an estimated width of 500 yards. Start: 33.3194/-86.2005 End: 33.3603/-86.1623
27	2025	Mar. 15	1950	Dallas-Autauga-Chilton	EF3	24.33	1000	2	2	1 NNW Valley Creek Junction - 1 WSW Clanton The tornado formed and intensified quickly about two miles south of Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees right from the start. The tornado travelled northward into Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a 140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked. Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately resulted in two fatalities and two injuries. The tornado began a more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County. Entire swaths of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at 134 MPH. Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated at the EF3 level. The tornado continued northeastward into Chilton County. As it approached County Road 64, it broadened out and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above the ground. It next crossed US Highway 82, where two manufactured homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original location. All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter and came through the storm physically unscathed. As the tornado crossed Chilton CR 17, a well-built brick home had its roof completely removed with some exterior wall failure. Again, the occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere with family members in a basement. EF2-level damage occurred as the tornado crossed CR 15 and CR 341. As the tornado crossed CR 76, a well-built home suffered damage when doors on the main level were blown open, with the force of the breach causing windows in an upper-level bedroom to blow out. A double wide manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted and destroyed. From here, the tornado took a more easterly trajectory and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree damage as it crossed south central Chilton County, before dissipating in the West End portion of the city of Clanton. Start: 32.5971/-86.9377 End: 32.8339/-86.6501
28	2025	Mar. 15	2033	Coosa	EF1	12.02	200	0	0	2 NW Dollar - 3 ESE Weogufka National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado began over the Coosa Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County, just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the survey crew. The first area of damage that was accessible occurred just southwest of County Road 15, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast, crossing CC Camp Road, where weak tree damage was noted. The tornado intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Road 29. The most extensive damage was found at this location, where numerous trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home was destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes. Winds were estimated at 110 mph at this location. Although difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231, the end point was estimated just beyond County Road 18. Start: 32.9090/-86.4495 End: 32.9973/-86.2715
29	2025	Mar. 15	2148	Tallapoosa	EF3	20.45	800	0	0	3 NNW Dare Park - 1 NNE Daviston National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado quickly touched down near Russell Ferry Estates, crossing County Road 40 and passing over Midway Estates Road. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this area. Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained. As the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to some metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Farther to the northeast, extensive tree damage was noted on Abbett Drive, with concentrated tree damage occurring on Camp Ascca Road. A manufactured home sustained roof and underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground. Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away. Winds were estimated at 120 mph at this location. The most extensive tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single- wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast. Thankfully, the resident of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local community storm shelter the night of the event. Winds were also estimated at 120 mph in this area. Notably, several other homes located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock Springs Road once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Road to the Tallapoosa River. From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. After contacting the acting Park Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of the park property was very extensive, with countless trees snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left standing. A wooded area south of County Road 79 and north of the Tallapoosa River was revisited days later in a follow-up survey with park employees, with a massive amount of timber damage being documented. The tornado was at its strongest in this area, and the tree damage was rated EF-3 / 140 mph based on a 500 to 600 yard wide area of snapped pines and hardwoods with several debarked. The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Road 79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston community with EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. A couple barns or outbuildings were heavily damaged along County Road 79 as well. Finally, the tornado moved along Motley Road and Lil Beaver Road before finally lifting. No damage was found farther northeast along Cotney Road. The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County EMA and National Park Service employees for their assistance in conducting this survey and providing additional information. Start: 32.8695/-85.8778 End: 33.0711/-85.6254
30	2025	Mar. 15	2202	Pike-Bullock	EF2	21.31	1400	0	3	2 SW Mossy Grove - 1 WSW Perote The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of Troy and west of AL Highway 87, where a few branches were broken from several trees in the area. It travelled northeastward, crossing Pike County Lake Road and then AL Highway 87. As it approached Enzor Road, it caused significant roof damage to the Troy Parks and Recreation building, as well as the softball fields at Troy Sportsplex. The tornado began to intensify to EF1 strength as it approached US Highway 231, causing significant tree damage, with numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as significant damage to a service station canopy. It continued to intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the Walnut Creek. The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major damage and was rendered uninhabitable. Several other homes received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely a single tree was left standing. The tornado remained intense as it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage. The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into Banks, where widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received significant damage as well. Continuing to the northeast, the tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike County, primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage and minor damage to structures. As the tornado crossed into southern Bullock County, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at Bullock County Road 8 west of Perote. Start: 31.7383/-85.9805 End: 31.9491/-85.7230
31	2025	Mar. 15	2259	Chambers	EF0	3.80	100	0	0	4 SSW Chambers County Lake - 1 S Kellys Crossroads The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County. The location is based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing debris signature. The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine trees were uprooted. It continued northeastward crossing CR 174, where a few pine trees were uprooted. The tornado weakened and dissipated before reaching CR 83. Start: 32.7831/-85.381 End: 32.8214/-85.3355

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