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Event Summary
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EF-1
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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95 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None |
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Damage Path Length:
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3.76 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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95 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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1 NNE Glencoe
33.9768/-85.9276
at 628 am
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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1.5 NNE Hokes Bluff
34.0087/-85.8753
at 633 am
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National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage in southeastern Etowah County and determined it was the result of a tornado with maximum sustained winds of 95 mph.
This tornado began near Taylor Road where a large tree was uprooted and light trim damage was done to a house. Damage intensity rapidly increased as the tornado crossed Rabbittown Road. One residence had significant damage done to its roof and an exterior wall, along with broken windows. A car was also picked up/shifted. A second residence, which appeared to have very little/no anchoring, was greatly shifted from its foundation with heavy roof damage and broken windows. Across the street, a third residence had significant roof and wall damage, along with broken windows. The pattern of fallen trees in this vicinity indicated a cyclonic wind pattern, helping to confirm tornadic winds despite the storm`s presentation on radar.
The tornado continued northeastward, knocking down additional trees as it neared and crossed Highway 278. Several outbuildings were destroyed and tossed downwind at a residence located along Tidmore Bend Road. The tornado then crossed the Coosa River and caused light roof damage to a dock as well as knocked down some trees before dissipating just before Alford Bend Road.
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