Powellville Tornado - May 6, 2009

Powellville Tornado - Walker County
May 6, 2009

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	85 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.25 miles
Maximum Path Width:	75 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	33.9070/-87.1027 at 924 am
Approximate End Point/Time:	33.9079/-87.0988 at 924 am

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Walker County. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds around 85 mph.

A tornado briefly touched down along Highway 69 and crossed the road before lifting. A carport was destroyed with debris scattered across the road. Several trees were uprooted and snapped and a trampoline was carried 200 yards downwind. A utility pole was also snapped but was likely impacted by debris. A special thanks to NWS Huntsville for completing this survey. A special thanks to the Walker County Emergency Management Agency for help collecting the assessment information.

Debris & Telephone Pole Damage

Roof Damage