Alabama Tornado Database |
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| 2023 Tornado Occurrences (69) () Indicates Total Path Data Multi-State (F-unknown are treated as EF0) | |||||||||||
| Tornado # of Year | Year | Month | Day | Time (CST) | County | Damage Scale | Path Length (Miles) | Max Path Width (Yards) | Fatalities | Injuries | Location/Damage Description |
| 69 | 2023 | 12 | 10 | 0436 |
Lee Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
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F0
|
2.43 |
400
|
0
|
0
|
3 NNE Society Hill - 3 NW Marvyn The National Weather Service surveyed in southwestern Lee County and found the damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado. The tornado initially touched down along County Road 30 where several trees were uprooted and a single family residence sustained minor damage. The tornado continued east-northeast crossing County Road 29 where additional trees were uprooted and a home had roof damage. It was also noted that a car window was blown out. The tornado then crossed County Road 11 just before lifting north of County Road 39. Additional soft and hard wood trees were damaged and uprooted along these two roads. It should be noted that this damage was adjacent to the EF4 tornado that impacted Lee County in 2019. Start: 32.4649/-85.4258 End: 32.4744/-85.3857 |
| 68 | 2023 | 12 | 10 | 0119 |
Barbour-Henry Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F0
|
8.00 |
200
|
0
|
0
|
1 NW Clopton - 3 W Lawrenceville The tornado began in rural southwestern Barbour County just west of Lury Walker Road with a single tree uprooted along the road bank and a few branches off of trees. The entire tornado track mainly consisted of sporadic very minor tree damage, yet the path remained discernible and consistent with the associated tornado debris signature (TDS). The tornado crossed Alabama Highway 10 and entered Henry County just north of and parallel to County Rd (CR) 54, before crossing CR 54 just before CR 216. The tornado reached its maximum width of approximately 200 yards wide as well as its maximum intensity, with relatively more widespread tree damage, as well as superficial damage to several manufactured homes. The tornado continued northeastward through forested land before crossing CR 75 and CR 235. It continued across the East Fork of the Choctawhatchee River before crossing CR 29. As the tornado crossed CR 235, it struck a chicken farm with surgical precision, slicing across all 6 chicken barns like a can opener, causing primarily narrow minor damage to each barn. The tornado continued to the northeast and dissipated before crossing CR 54 yet another time. Start: 31.6234/-85.4420 End: 31.6688/-85.3172 |
| 67 | 2023 | 12 | 10 | 0013 |
Jefferson Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F1
|
1.78 |
200
|
0
|
0
|
Samford University - 1 SW Mountain Brook An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of US Highway 31 in the Southwood community, just east of Lakeshore Foundation. Numerous softwood trees were knocked down across Old Montgomery Highway and Ashley Road, with some on homes. The tornado tracked east, nearly paralleling Lakeshore Drive/Shades Creek Parkway. At this point the tornado was near its maximum EF-1 intensity and also its widest point of 200 yards. Several houses on the north side of Shades Creek Parkway along Yorkshire Drive, Devon Drive, and Windsor Drive were damaged by falling trees. Power poles were snapped as well. The north facing side of Brookwood Mall also sustained minor structural damage. The very narrow tornado passed through the interchange of US Highway 280 and Shades Creek Parkway, with tree and power line damage noted around the interchange. The tornado moved northeastward across Cahaba Road and up a ridge, with a defined area of tree damage consisting of uproots and snapped limbs and tree tops. The last observable damage occurred at the top of the ridge along Cherokee Road. Start: 33.4685/-86.7849 End: 33.4772/-86.7559 |
| 66 | 2023 | 12 | 10 | 0009 |
Jefferson Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F1
|
3.02 |
600
|
0
|
0
|
2 SW Homewood - Samford University A tornado first touched down just north of Lakeshore Parkway along Snow Drive. Here the damage was very light with large tree branches broken. The tornado tracked northeast skirting John Carroll High School with minor tree damage along Oak Grove Road. The tornado then widened and intensified as it approached Wildwood Parkway. A strip mall there sustained very minor damage. However, a large office complex on the north side of Wildwood Parkway sustained substantial damage. A large number of windows were blown out of a 5-story professional building with many windows and debris blown back westward. A large load bearing beam was also pulled from the roof structure. The tornado is estimated to reach its maximum intensity here at EF-1 / 100 mph. The tornado continued to move northeast, felling large stands of trees as it crossed Interstate 65. The tornado reached its maximum width of approximately 600 yards as it crossed Green Spring Avenue. Significant structural damage was noted to an auto repair shop with the roof blown off. Several additional businesses and an apartment complex in this area also sustained minor roof damage. Power poles were also snapped in this area. Further northeast, the tornado tracked through a densely populated residential area. Here the primary damage was caused by snapping and felling of trees. Many large and mature trees fell through homes in this area causing moderate to severe damage. The most concentrated area of damage was along Saulter Road and surrounding streets. It is estimated that over three dozen homes in this area sustained at least moderate damage from falling trees. The tornado began to weaken as it tracked on the north side of the Samford University campus with a few trees down in this area. The tornado finally lifted just near the Windsor Highlands Community along the northeast edge of the Samford Campus. Start: 33.4434/-86.8370 End: 33.4682/-86.7951 |
| 65 | 2023 | 11 | 21 | 1704 |
Geneva Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F1
|
6.07 |
50
|
0
|
0
|
2 NNE Oak Grove - 2 W Bald Hill The tornado initially touched down northwest of Highway 431 S. in Hampton Cove along Paul Drive off of Old Big Cove Road. It skipped south and east as it crossed Highway 431 at Hampton Cove Cemetery, causing sporadic tree and limb damage. From there the tornado moved southeast as it approached Old Highway 431, crossing portions of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. Sporadic tree damage was noted along Masters Drive, Augusta Trace, and Hampton Cove Way into the main entrance of the neighborhood on the Bypass. Trees were snapped and uprooted at this location near the waterfall at the entrance to the subdivision, and tornado width was estimated at about 40 yards. From here, the tornado continued south and east across mainly rural portions of the golf course as it approached Old Highway 431 heading to Cherry Tree. Trees were downed at the ball fields at this location, before the tornado strengthened as it approached homes further down Cherry Tree Road. A home suffered damage when trees were blown down onto the structure, as well as trees snapped near the bases at this location. The tornado was at its strongest at this location, with 93mph wind speeds and a width of 50 yards as it snapped the trees about 2-5 feet from their bases. From this point south and east the tornado produced sporadic tree damage following Goose Creek along Cherry Tree Road. The last noted damage occurred near the intersection of Cherry Tree Road and Old Gurley Pike. Additional satellite data may be necessary to get an official end point as the road network ended, and trees may have been downed in the distance on ridge to the north of this location. Start: 31.1177/-85.7616 End: 31.1658/-85.6757 |
| 64 | 2023 | 8 | 10 | 121 |
Limestone Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Event Information Event Information Marginal Risk
|
F0
|
7.65 |
225
|
0
|
0
|
4 SE Rogersville - 7 NNE Hillsboro Damage was consistent with a high-end EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 7 minutes and had a maximum width of 225 yards. Damage indicators were a mix of softwood and hardwood trees, uprooted or partially snapped along the path. The tornado formed on the northern shore of Wheeler Lake on Little Elk Road, downing softwood trees at this location. The tornado crossed Snake Road to the southeast, downing and uprooting additional softwood trees along Bay Hill and Bay Shore Drives. Several homes at this location sustained significant damage to docks as trees fell on them, with uprooted trees causing damage as well to retaining walls and sprinkler systems in this area. At this point, the tornado crossed the open waters along the north shore of Wheeler Lake before coming ashore again just before Davis Road. Several trees were uprooted along with very large, snapped branches here. One home sustained damage in this area as a tree fell on the back side of the structure. While the tree looked snapped, the health of the tree looked to be in question which likely led to its quick failure. The tornado then crossed an inlet and uprooted several more trees along Beechwood Rd, before continuing to the Brigadoon neighborhood. Significant and more widespread tree damage was noted in this neighborhood as trees were uprooted, power poles knocked down, and large branches snapped. The tornado continued to follow the northern shore of Wheeler Lake/TN River but began weakening. Damage, much less widespread compared to areas further west, was observed along Beech Fork Ln and sporadic tree damage through Shaw Rd. The tornado likely lifted just east of Shaw Rd. Start: 34.7805/-87.2416 End: 34.7365/-87.1211 |
| 63 | 2023 | 7 | 21 | 1626 |
Madison Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Event Information Slight Risk
|
F1
|
7.10 |
50
|
0
|
0
|
7 NNW Owens Crossroads - 4 SW Paint Rock The tornado initially touched down northwest of Highway 431 S. in Hampton Cove along Paul Drive off of Old Big Cove Road. It skipped south and east as it crossed Highway 431 at Hampton Cove Cemetery, causing sporadic tree and limb damage. From there the tornado moved southeast as it approached Old Highway 431, crossing portions of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. Sporadic tree damage was noted along Masters Drive, Augusta Trace, and Hampton Cove Way into the main entrance of the neighborhood on the Bypass. Trees were snapped and uprooted at this location near the waterfall at the entrance to the subdivision, and tornado width was estimated at about 40 yards. From here, the tornado continued south and east across mainly rural portions of the golf course as it approached Old Highway 431 heading to Cherry Tree. Trees were downed at the ball fields at this location, before the tornado strengthened as it approached homes further down Cherry Tree Road. A home suffered damage when trees were blown down onto the structure, as well as trees snapped near the bases at this location. The tornado was at its strongest at this location, with 93mph wind speeds and a width of 50 yards as it snapped the trees about 2-5 feet from their bases. From this point south and east the tornado produced sporadic tree damage following Goose Creek along Cherry Tree Road. The last noted damage occurred near the intersection of Cherry Tree Road and Old Gurley Pike. Additional satellite data may be necessary to get an official end point as the road network ended, and trees may have been downed in the distance on ridge to the north of this location. Start: 34.6763/-86.5016 End: 34.6230/-86.3944 |
| 62 | 2023 | 7 | 18 | 1614 |
Madison Event ReportEvent Information Marginal Risk
|
F0
|
2.40 |
100
|
0
|
0
|
4 SE - SE Harvest The tornado began west of Highway 431 and south of Elkwood Section Rd where multiple trees were uprooted and several trees fell on homes. On the eastside of HWY 431, near the Lincoln Rd. intersection, numerous structures were heavily damaged including multiple stores which sustained major damage. This includes a collapse of walls and roofs displaced with debris thrown eastward. Given the degree of damage at this location, a mid-range EF3 rating was reported. The tornado tracked east-northeast through Mulberry Rd. Along this path, the tornado uprooted and snapped numerous trees and caused significant roof damage to a single-family home. Unfortunately, the tornado continued to intensify on route to Borderline Rd. which is along the Alabama and Tennessee border. At this location, heavy damage was noted where houses were heavily damaged and two homes experienced a complete collapse of walls, destroying the structures. One fatality was reported at a single-family home along Borderline Rd. where the structure was destroyed. The tornado's estimated peak wind of 160 mph was noted at the intersection of Borderline Rd and Myers Rd where a newly constructed, however not completed, home was destroyed with a complete collapse of walls. The degree of damage at this location was slightly lowered below expected values due an uncertainty in the status of the garage, which was facing west. The tornado continued eastward just north of the Stateline, paralleling Borderline Road as it continued north/east. Sporadic trees were uprooted and snapped south of Vanntown, crossing Hester Creek. The tornado destroyed several farm/outbuildings housing farm equipment from Mason Road eastward onto Echols Road. The tornado was weakening at this point, and finally lifted just after it crossed John Hunter Highway/Hwy 122 just south of Elora in far southeastern Lincoln County. Tin was strewn into an open field in this location, but no further tree/structural damage was noted beyond the tree line near Collins Road and Mountain Road. Start: 34.8100/-86.7100 End: 34.7900/-86.6800 |
| 61 | 2023 | 6 | 19 | 1200 |
Baldwin Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F1
|
0.50 |
230
|
0
|
0
|
4 WNW - 3 WNW Bon Secour A tornado began just west of Benton Road in the trees prior to moving over a field and farmhouse. It was here that the first notable damage occurred. A farm building had its entire roof removed which was reinforced with hurricane straps. This would likely have required around 100 mph wind gusts to accomplish. The roofing material was quickly wrapped around the tornadic circulation and thrown back and wrapped around the trees behind the building. In addition to this, inflow winds rapidly strengthened with a tree stand to the southwest having multiple trees snapped and uprooted facing towards the northeast, resulting in the tornadic circulation being approximately 230 yards here. A garage attached to the home just east of the farm building had 50% of its roofing material removed and likewise thrown towards the back. A small outbuilding at this location was destroyed with debris thrown across the field. The tornado continued across the field into an area of forest where drone footage revealed multiple snaps and uproots along a narrow corridor around 100 yards wide. The tornado appears to have shrunk in size as it approaches the next home southeast of the field where a single tree uproot occurred along with a small outbuilding being damaged. It is likely the tornado continued to the southeast and potentially strengthened, however the area is difficult to access and will likely need to be assessed via high resolution satellite imagery when available. Special thanks to Baldwin County EMA for providing drone footage of this part of the tornado path. Start: 30.3410/-87.7910 End: 30.3360/-87.7849 |
| 60 | 2023 | 6 | 17 | 1530 |
Baldwin Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F0
|
3.56 |
20
|
0
|
0
|
5 NE Elsanor A miniature supercell produced a weak tornado northeast of Elsanor on the evening of 6/17/2023. After analyzing storm chaser footage and radar data along with damage reports it was determined the tornado began around 430 PM CDT just north of I-10 west of County Road 87 and tracked southeast across I-10 near the intersection of County Road 87. It was here where there were reports of some snapped off tree limbs. The rest of the evolution of the tornado is unique as it slowed and stalled for a brief period over forest to the north of Timber Company Road before occluding to the northeast, crossing I-10 near mile marker 59. This is where additional tree damage was observed and lines up well with the radar couplet. It is possible the tornado became stronger after crossing I-10 for the second time as the rotational velocity increased notably, however this area to the north of I-10 is primarily forest and limited road access. Thus, the end point of the tornado is being estimated by the weakening of the radar velocity couplet and the reports from storm chasers. Start: 30.6037/-87.5550 End: 30.5979/-87.5121 |
| 59 | 2023 | 6 | 17 | 1121 |
Mobile Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F0
|
3.91 |
80
|
0
|
0
|
2 S - 3 NNW Irvington NWS Storm Survey found a weak EF-0 tornado associated with a QLCS near Irvington. The tornado began just south of Old Pascagoula Rd where a couple large hardwood limbs were snapped and very weak convergence was noted through this area. A wider swath of damaging wind likely extended west where small branches were snapped laying due south. The tornado then crossed I10 where it produced minor damage to the underskirt to two manufactured homes. The tornado continued down Mcdonald road where a more noticeable concentration of hardwood tree damage was noted near Roush Rd. A few hardwoods were snapped but the trees appear to be rotted and un-healthy leading to a lower bound estimate more in line with large branches. Weak convergence was noted in the damage with a more divergence pattern further west towards the Walmart Facility where likely 60-75 mph straight line winds occurred. The tornado was likely discontinuous or intermittent as it traveled south/southeast towards Half Mile Rd where it produced minor tree damage in the form of small to medium limbs being snapped. A farm outbuilding had a section blow out near Half Mile Rd and Matlock Rd. An opening on the one side of the building suggests a lower bound estimate for this damage as wind likely got inside the building unimpeded. The metal from this building was deposited almost due east of the bar suggesting convergence along or near Matlock Rd. The tornado likely lifted near Cornelius Rd and One Mile Rd but not without uprooting a hardwood tree and couple more large branches being snapped. Light straight line wind damage was noted further south, but no convergence was able to be determined. Start: 30.4897/-88.2385 End: 30.5459/-88.2465 |
| 58 | 2023 | 6 | 16 | 0700 |
Mobile Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F1
|
7.01 |
30
|
0
|
0
|
3 E Bucks - 1 NW I-65 and AL 225 An unusual anticyclonic tornado began just west of the Mobile River associated with the anticyclonic bookend vortex of a powerful Mesoscale Convective System moving across the area. The tornado likely began just west of the Mobile River based on a radar debris signature and continued to the southwest of Stockton near the Tensaw River. After completion of the storm survey, it was determined the tornado continued as an EF1 cutting across the Tensaw river where a narrow path of trees snapped exists. The tornado turned to the east moving across Live Oak Road snapping and uprooting multiple pines and oaks. Past this, a lack of convergent damage suggests the tornado likely lifted somewhere on Live Oak Road prior to reaching State Highway 225. Additional intense straight line wind damage was surveyed near the path associated with the bookends RFD just to the north where straight line wind speed estimates were upwards of 90 mph. Start: 31.0091/-87.9701 End: 30.9580/-87.8678 |
| 57 | 2023 | 6 | 15 | 2321 |
Baldwin Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F0
|
0.29 |
75
|
0
|
0
|
2 W Loxley A brief EF-0 tornado touched down on the south side of County Road 64, just west of the County Road 66 intersection. The tornado moved southeast and stayed to the south of County Road 64. The end point is estimated. Spotty tree damage was noted along the path, including two large hardwood trees that were uprooted and facing back toward the west. Start: 30.6182/-87.7945 End: 30.6169/-87.7899 |
| 56 | 2023 | 6 | 14 | 1109 |
Barbour Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Moderate Risk
|
F1
|
3.89 |
350
|
0
|
0
|
3 SSW Eufaula - 1 WSW Georgetown The tornado began somewhere in a forested area between Sandy Lane W west of Highway 30 west of Barbour Creek in Eufaula. It intensified quickly and snapped or uprooted a number of large pine trees on the south side of Hwy 30. The storm crossed HWY 30 and uprooted another grove of pine trees causing damage to a church. The tornado weakened slightly as it crossed US highway 431, then rapidly intensified and caused the most significant tree damage along the path on the western banks of Barbour Creek, with snapped and uprooted trees and trees causing major damage to a home. As the tornado crossed Barbour Creek, a passing motorist caught the wispy and ragged tornado on video. The tornado continued to the east-northeast and crossed Paul Lee Parkway and State Docks Road, where trees were uprooted, the side of a metal building structure was removed, and 3 units of an apartment complex sustained partial roof damage. The tornado then caused another area of significant tree snaps and uproots between Cypress Cove Drive and Inlet Rd. The tornado weakened somewhat before moving off the banks and over the waters of the Walter F George Reservoir. Start: 31.8562/-85.1877 End: 31.8786/-85.1285 |
| 55 | 2023 | 6 | 14 | 0940 |
Henry Event ReportEvent Information Moderate Risk
|
F1
|
2.14 |
160
|
0
|
0
|
1 S Graball - 1 NNE Abbeville This tornado touched down in a wooded area west of U.S. Highway 431 and uprooted some trees. It then demolished half of a large out building right along the highway removing the roof and collapsing the walls. An adjacent small office building had substantial roof damage. The tornado then crossed Highway 431 and snapped several hardwood trees. As the tornado approached Singletary Road, it destroyed some outbuildings and removed substantial roofing material from two adjacent homes. One of the homes also had some siding removed and the porch was damaged. Several trees were also uprooted in this area. The tornado crossed the other end of a curving Singletary Road, snapping and uprooting more trees. Near the intersection of Singletary Road and W. Washington S. The tornado toppled several concrete memorial monuments. After crossing Washington St. The tornado toppled trees on Marianna Drive and Alberta Drive. Finally, the tornado snapped or uprooted several trees in the vicinity of a cemetery on East Washington St. before lifting short of Eufaula Highway. Damage along the entire path was estimated to be consistent with EF-1 damage with maximum sustained winds around 100 mph. Start: 31.5692/-85.2818 End: 31.5757/-85.2463 |
| 54 | 2023 | 4 | 21 | 1834 |
Fayette Event ReportEvent Information Event Information None
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F0
|
2.28 |
125
|
0
|
0
|
4 NW - 4 NNW Bankston National Weather Service meteorologists conducted a storm survey in central Fayette County and determined the damage was due to a small EF0 tornado. The damage path began just west of County Road 77 with minimal tree damage. Several tree limbs were downed and a couple trees were uprooted across a pasture as well. Along County Road 101 at Piney Grove Road, a few trees and tree limbs were downed, with a small tree falling on a small detached carport, knocking it down. Several trees were uprooted around a house on Piney Grove Road, and numerous trees were downed in an inaccessible area between Piney Grove and Avery Gray Road. Along Heartline Road, a couple trees were uprooted and some roofing was peeled up on an older manufactured home. At Rocky Hill Drive, numerous small tree limbs were scattered throughout a field and a large limb was broken out of a pine tree. A small pine tree was uprooted along County Road 67 as the path ended. Start: 33.7089/-87.7186 End: 33.7249/-87.6843 |
| 53 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1013 |
Houston Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
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F1
|
1.60 |
105
|
0
|
0
|
2 ENE W Main/Brannon St - 2 WNW Dothan Video evidence showed a brief tornado initially touched down on Appian Way. An NWS survey crew then determined that this tornado moved southeastward across several streets in northwest Dothan before lifting at N Englewood Ave. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along its path with the greatest concentration found on Eldorado Dr. This tornado was rated as an EF1 with max winds estimated around 95 mph based on the tree damage. Start: 31.2480/-85.4516 End: 31.2417/-85.4255 |
| 52 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 0936 |
Coffee Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F0
|
0.27 |
50
|
0
|
0
|
1 E Shell Army Field A brief tornado developed and caused damage at the Enterprise Country Club just north of Enterprise, Alabama. The tornado touched down near the clubhouse, damaging the roof and porch overhang. Debris from the roof was scattered downwind across the golf course. Tree damage was noted along the track as well. The tornado appears to have dissipated before exiting the golf course property. The damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado with winds of 80 to 85 mph. Thanks to Coffee County EMA for assisting with data gathering for this survey. Start: 31.3592/-85.8293 End: 31.3614/-85.8255 |
| 51 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0351 |
Etowah Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
|
F0
|
3.10 |
250
|
0
|
2
|
1 SSE Boaz - 2 ENE Sardis City A damage survey conducted in the Sardis City area of northern Etowah County revealed an EF0 tornado that occurred on the morning of April 1. The damage path began with an uprooted tree along Coosa Road before moving across Highway 431, where a shop had large doors blown out and a church had the roof partially removed. At Morningview Drive and Hood Drive, several homes had significant roof damage and numerous trees were uprooted. A shed was blown several yards and destroyed, a fence was blown down, and one home had failure of the west facing garage door which caused the roof to be removed and walls to collapse. More trees were downed in a wooded area before the tornado moved along Patterson Street. Here, one home sustained roof damage, a silo was damaged, a metal shed had significant damage to the southeast corner, and a tree fell through another home's backyard privacy fence. Many hundred-year- old trees were uprooted around both homes. Another home was damaged by a falling tree at the corner of Patterson and Church Road. More trees were downed across Parkway Drive and Alexander Drive. Two pine trees fell through two mobile homes on Alexander Drive. Two people were injured in one of the mobile homes. A few more pine trees were uprooted, with smaller limbs snapped off as well, across Kristie Lane and Oak Drive. At Horton Circle, numerous trees were uprooted, and a house sustained minor shingle damage. The damage path ended after crossing Broadwell Road near the Sardis Drive intersection. Start: 34.1805/-86.1494 End: 34.1829/-86.0957 |
| 50 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0209 |
Madison Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F3
|
4.49 |
215
|
1
|
5
|
2 NNW - 4.6 NE Hazel Green The tornado began west of Highway 431 and south of Elkwood Section Rd where multiple trees were uprooted and several trees fell on homes. On the eastside of HWY 431, near the Lincoln Rd. intersection, numerous structures were heavily damaged including multiple stores which sustained major damage. This includes a collapse of walls and roofs displaced with debris thrown eastward. Given the degree of damage at this location, a mid-range EF3 rating was reported. The tornado tracked east-northeast through Mulberry Rd. Along this path, the tornado uprooted and snapped numerous trees and caused significant roof damage to a single-family home. Unfortunately, the tornado continued to intensify on route to Borderline Rd. which is along the Alabama and Tennessee border. At this location, heavy damage was noted where houses were heavily damaged and two homes experienced a complete collapse of walls, destroying the structures. One fatality was reported at a single-family home along Borderline Rd. where the structure was destroyed. The tornado's estimated peak wind of 160 mph was noted at the intersection of Borderline Rd and Myers Rd where a newly constructed, however not completed, home was destroyed with a complete collapse of walls. The degree of damage at this location was slightly lowered below expected values due an uncertainty in the status of the garage, which was facing west. The tornado continued eastward just north of the Stateline, paralleling Borderline Road as it continued north/east. Sporadic trees were uprooted and snapped south of Vanntown, crossing Hester Creek. The tornado destroyed several farm/outbuildings housing farm equipment from Mason Road eastward onto Echols Road. The tornado was weakening at this point, and finally lifted just after it crossed John Hunter Highway/Hwy 122 just south of Elora in far southeastern Lincoln County. Tin was strewn into an open field in this location, but no further tree/structural damage was noted beyond the tree line near Collins Road and Mountain Road. Start: 34.9746/-86.5738 End: 34.9910/-86.4980 |
| 49 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0132 |
Marion-Winston Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
16.98
|
675
|
0
|
1
|
3 SSW Hackleburg - 1 SSW Pebble NWS personnel have surveyed the damage in Marion and Winston Counties and determined that the damage was caused by an EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 110 mph. The tornado began on Marion County Road 348 west of AL Highway 253 south of Hackleburg, where minor tree damage was noted. The tornado rapidly increased and caused significant damage as it crossed AL Hwy 253, uprooting several trees and causing superficial damage to a home on the edge of the track. The tornado continued east-northeastward along Union Hill Road, crossing the twisting road twice before the intersection with Chalk Mine Road. Damage in this segment of the path consisted solely of pockets of tree damage which varied in intensity but was easily identified as tornado damage. As the tornado paralleled Chalk Mine Road, it produced more widespread tree damage, and destroyed a manufactured home that was exposed on a knob of a hill. The damage to trees surrounding the manufactured home was minimal, which contributed to a below expected value or 100 mph assigned to the flipping and tossing of the home. The tornado continued across the Fairview community causing significant tree damage just east of County Road 12, with a grove of pine trees all being sheared off about 20 feet above ground level. The tornado then continued over inaccessible areas south of County Road 6 as it headed towards the Lumbull community, crossing Alabama Highway 241 just south of Lumbull. As it approached Bear Creek, it continued to cause sparse but notable tree damage. The most significant damage along the entire path occurred along Alabama Highway 13 south of Bear Creek, where a large metal building structure received significant damage to the windward side of the building. Winds in this area approached 110 mph, bringing this tornado to a high end EF-1 tornado. The tornado then crossed AL Hwy 13, where an individual received major injuries as the manufactured home being occupied was flipped upside-down. The tornado continued eastward, crossing Old Union Road, then paralleling County Line Church Road until the tornado passed into Winston County, snapping and uprooting trees in a continuous but sparse pattern. A few homes and outbuildings were affected either by minor wind damage or trees falling on them. The tornado weakened somewhat as it crossed the county line, and the damage path widened. As it approached the vicinity of Posey Field, the tornado seemed to intensify locally, uprooting several trees in a residential neighborhood. The tornado crossed Airport Road, damaging trees and a detached garage at a residence. The tornado continued eastward through the Center community, with damage decreasing and becoming more sporadic before eventually dissipating just north of County Road 68 just west of Alabama Highway 195. Start: 34.2379/-87.8510 End: 34.2658/-87.5563 |
| 48 | 2023 | 3 | 27 | 0141 |
Macon Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Moderate Risk
|
F2
|
15.41
|
1450
|
0
|
0
|
1 NW Tysonville - 3 ENE Franklin National Weather Service meteorologists performed a storm survey for the area near Milstead in Macon County, confirming an EF2 tornado with maximum winds of 125 mph. The tornado began in the area of Tysonville Road, with only sporadic tree limbs and small trees blown down. Damage became more concentrated along County Road 138, where the attached carport of a house was ripped away and destroyed. Numerous trees, mostly pine trees, were damaged along a path of several hundred yards. On County Road 40, the damage became more intense, with dozens of trees down, some falling on power lines. The top of a silo was blown off, with roofing material scattered southward, before the tornado reached the cotton gin in Milstead. Here, the main structure sustained significant damage, with failure of the roofing system and outer walls of the structure, earning the EF2 rating. Most of the inner walls remained standing, and two large buildings adjacent to the main structure only sustained comparatively minor roof and siding damage. Just east of the structures, significant tree damage was observed around a small lake, consistent with an EF2 rating. Along the road and railroad immediately south of the cotton gin, numerous concrete power poles were pulled down in an northward direction across the railroad tracks, and a pivot irrigation system was flipped in a large field.Continuing eastward, widespread tree damage continued along County Road 9 for around three miles, although most of the trees that were downed were pine trees. There was also occasional minor damage to roofing on homes, mostly caused by trees. The damage through here was consistent with upper-end EF0 or low-end EF1. Damage became much more sporadic as the tornado passed through the Franklin community, with only a few trees uprooted or trees knocked down. There was a slight uptick of more concentrated tree damage on the east side of County Road 27 before the tornado dissipated. Start: 32.4103/-86.0079 End: 32.4744/-85.7564 |
| 47 | 2023 | 3 | 26 | 2122 |
Elmore-Tallapoosa Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Moderate Risk
|
F1
|
7.47
|
1200
|
0
|
0
|
2 S Martin Lake at Kowaliga - 2 SSW Still Waters Resort This tornado began in a wooded area just west of Tecumseh Point Road in Elmore County. Along the road, tree damage was immediately significant along a fairly wide path, earning an EF1 rating. From here, the tornado crossed the water into the Castaway Island area, where numerous pine trees were knocked down, with some falling on power lines and homes. The only visible damage to any structures here appeared to have been caused by falling trees. From there, the tornado moved back over the water and into The Ridge neighborhood. Here, three to four homes right along the lakeshore on Sundown Ridge and Dawson Point sustained considerable roof and siding damage, and many surrounding trees were blown down, earning a higher EF1 rating. A couple of roughly 130 foot tall concrete electric transmission poles were downed south of the main path at the end of Dawson Point, with the lines falling into the lake. Immediately east, more trees were downed along South Ridge, although surrounding homes seemed to have no damage. The tornado then crossed an inaccessible island before moving into Tallapoosa County, where the damage was much weaker and more sporadic. A few trees were uprooted along Long Branch Drive and Old Tree Road, but mainly along ridge tops. Roads at lower elevations along the lakeshore had little in the way of tree damage. A few more small trees and limbs were downed along Center Point Road before the tornado dissipated. Start: 32.7106/-85.9690 End: 32.7193/-85.8414 |
| 46 | 2023 | 3 | 26 | 2039 |
Autauga Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Moderate Risk
|
F0
|
1.03
|
200
|
0
|
0
|
1 NE Autauga County Airport - 2 WSW Prattville A brief EF0 tornado formed over Prattville Country Club where tree limbs were blown down. The tornado crossed Highway 82 where a few trees were knocked down, metal panels were blown off a business, and power poles and lines were downed by fallen trees. The tornado then moved across a neighborhood where additional trees and limbs were blown down, before dissipating near Deerwood Drive. Start: 34.4481/-86.4921 End: 32.4556/-86.4778 |
| 45 | 2023 | 3 | 26 | 1933 |
Marengo-Wilcox Event ReportEvent Information Event Information ModerateRisk
|
F2
|
6.00
|
750
|
0
|
0
|
4 NNW Lamison - 2 NE Flatwood A tornado developed over an inaccessible area west of County Road 53 and moved along an east-southeast path. Numerous pine trees were snapped or uprooted along the road, with a metal property gate being crushed. From there, the tornado moved across County Road 14, where several more pine trees were knocked down and another gate was damaged before the tornado crossed into Wilcox County. Start: 32.1824/-87.5952 End: 32.1625/-87.4956 |
| 44 | 2023 | 3 | 26 | 1724 |
Clarke Event ReportEvent Information Moderate Risk
|
F1
|
1.67
|
340
|
0
|
0
|
1 WSW - 1 ENE Springfield The tornado is estimated to have touched down near London Road in Northern Clarke County, then proceeded to move northeast. Sporadic trees were snapped and uprooted along the first part of the path. There was minor damage to a well-built home and an overhang on a nearby shed was blown over. A ski boat housed by the shed was pushed by the wind downhill as well. A trailer in a nearby field was also blown downhill into the woods. Before the tornado crossed Sandflat Road, ten to twelve tall, hardwood oak trees were uprooted in a field behind a nearby home. The tornado then moved across some heavily-wooded areas and cow pastures as it approached Kelley Road. Several large, hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted at this point. Furthermore, a large shed was overturned on its roof. The tornado continued to the northeast, lifting just northeast of Highway 43. Start: 31.8318/-87.7742 End: 31.8400/-87.7474 |
| 43 | 2023 | 3 | 25 | 0800 |
Houston Event ReportEvent Information Marginal Risk
|
F0
|
4.46
|
50
|
0
|
0
|
1 S Barber - 3 W Farley Nuclear Plant A tornado developed just west of County Road 55 in eastern Houston County. The tornado caused the collapse of a wooden storage building and destroyed a metal outbuilding. Minor damage was noted to the roof and siding of several single family homes at this location. Minor tree damage was also seen. Several miles to the east along County Road 75, a large, but diseased pine tree was toppled onto a double-wide manufactured home causing significant damage. Between the two locations, there was minor tree damage and debris. Overall, the damage was consistent with an EF0 tornado with peak winds of approximately 80 mph. Thanks to Houston County Emergency Management and the Ashford Fire Department for their assistance with the survey. Start: 31.2144/-85.2388 End: 31.2354/-85.1675 |
| 42 | 2023 | 3 | 25 | 0028 |
Jackson - DeKalb Event ReportEvent Information Marginal Risk
|
F1
|
8.51
|
250
|
0
|
0
|
7 NW Ider - 4 WNW Rising Fawn Areal surveillance provided by Jackson County EMA, supplemented by radar data from KHTX and a ground survey of NWS personnel and Dekalb county EMA will confirm an EF-1 tornado near the Flat Rock area. The tornado likely touched down southwest of CR 81, north of Flat Rock near Fabius Poultry. Multiple chicken houses sustained roof damage at this location. The tornado track east toward CR 81 where numerous softwood trees were uprooted. The final damage point was east of Highway 117 where a possible ground scar was noted. Damage was then reported and along and between Highway 71 and CR 326 through the county line. Uprooted trees and minor structure damage was observed in this location. The tornado then tracked into Dekalb county where it caused minor roof damage to a single-family home and uprooted several trees. As it tracked east to HWY 75, power poles were tilted, and additional trees were uprooted before the tornado lifted just east of HWY 75. Start: 34.7856/-85.7393 End: 34.7939/-85.5916 |
| 41 | 2023 | 3 | 24 | 2347 |
Morgan Event ReportEvent Information None
|
F1
|
2.09
|
325
|
0
|
0
|
10 WNW - 8 WNW2 Union Grove A NWS damage survey tracked tornado damage in northeastern Morgan County, associated with the same storm that produced the Hartselle tornado. Damage was consistent with EF1 winds of 94 mph. Many damage indicators were in the form of uprooted trees and minor structural damage. The tornado likely touched down near the Highway 32 and Crisco Cir intersections. Tracking east-northeast, numerous trees were uprooted along Rescue Rd. Near Rescue Rd and Hwy 231, an unanchored shed was destroyed. The tornado crossed the highway and uprooted many more trees along Old Silo Rd and also damaged the roof to chicken houses. The tornado likely lifted just west of the Morgan County and Marshall County line. Start: 34.4758/-86.6003 End: 34.4790/-86.5642 |
| 40 | 2023 | 3 | 24 | 2333 |
Morgan Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F2
|
4.94
|
125
|
0
|
0
|
2 ESE Falkville - 4 S Sommerville A tornado touched down on Hwy 55E in Falkville and tracked generally northeastward for approximately 5 miles. Initially, the tornado snapped trees and a small power pole in a yard on Hwy 55E. Farther to the northeast, the tornado did considerable roof damage to a barn at a residence on Chappell Rd, and uprooted trees near the intersection of Chappell Rd and Bert Stinson Rd. The tornado then tracked along a largely wooded area, before snapping and uprooting trees on Nature Trail. There, the tornado also created roof damage to a small log cabin style home. Start: 34.3670/-86.8713 End: 34.4060/-86.7987 |
| 39 | 2023 | 3 | 24 | 2323 |
Lawrence - Morgan Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F2
|
13.53
|
175
|
1
|
0
|
2 N Upshaw - 2 NNE Hartselle NWS and Morgan County EMA observed extensive damage in western Morgan County consistent with a low-end EF 2 tornado. The tornado likely first touched down between CR 203 and Highway 157 in far eastern Lawrence County. Minor roof damage to chicken houses was noted at this location before the tornado crossed the highway, heading toward Danville. Sporadic tree damage was observed near the Highway 36 and CR 200 area. Minor damage was noted around Danville High School with the football scoreboard partially destroyed. The tornado intensified as it tracked east-northeast toward Targum Rd. Uprooted trees, minor damage to a home, and a destroyed carport were observed. Tracking east, the tornado uprooted and snapped a significant number of trees along Iron Man Rd. and Forest Chapel Rd. While there was heavy structural damage to single-family homes, the bulk of the damage was due to trees falling on houses. The tornado remained on the ground uprooting trees and tracking toward Vaughn Bridge Road. Near the Vaughn Bridge and Vest Rd intersection, the tornado lifted and snapped the anchoring system of a single-wide mobile home. This caused the unit to overturn and role, destroying the home. One fatality was reported at this location. Given the degree of damage, and strapping of anchors to the I-beam, the damage indicator held consistent with expected wind speed values. As the tornado tracked east, numerous more trees were uprooted causing structure damage along Highway 31 and further east on Sparkman St and through Bethel Rd. The tornado likely lifted before the Bethel Rd and I-65 intersection. Start: 34.4016/-87.1348 End: 34.4647/-86.9139 |
| 38 | 2023 | 3 | 24 | 2300 |
Lawrence Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
2.76
|
130
|
0
|
0
|
5 NE Pebble - 4 NNW Sipsey River Rec Area After reviewing high resolution satellite data through the USGS, the NWS has determined an EF-1 tornado touched down in the Bankhead National Forest. Damage indicators were mostly noted as hard wood tree uproots. Satellite imagery showed large swath of trees uprooted as evidenced by Worldview (~35 cm) imagery. Tree fall pattern indicates convergence and falls partly perpendicular to storm track. The tornado likely touched down near Northwest Road and Thompson Creek and lifted near Braziel Creek. Start: 34.3400/-87.4730 End: 34.3445/-87.4253 |
| 37 | 2023 | 3 | 24 | 2244 |
Marion Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
5.19
|
275
|
0
|
0
|
2 NNE Tessner - 3 NE Bear Creek NWS meteorologists found damage consistent with a tornado. The tornado began along the Horseshoe Bend area of Bear Creek. The tornado moved eastward where it produced its most significant damage along Highway 172 and Highway 241 where numerous pine trees were snapped. Additional trees were downed as the tornado approached Highway 13 where it also caused damage to a house and barn on County Road 65. The tornado dissipated along the banks of the Upper Bear Creek Reservoir. Start: 34.2781/-87.7661 End: 34.2871/-87.6766 |
| 36 | 2023 | 3 | 24 | 2214 |
Lauderdale Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
4.07
|
120
|
0
|
0
|
4 NNW Anderson - 4 W Lester The main damage indicators for this assessment were from uprooted or snap trees and minor structure damage, mainly to roofs. The tornado touched down off CR49, near West Fork Anderson Creek and tracked east-northeast along Highway 64. Along Highway 64, between CR 508 and CR 93, numerous trees were uprooted with a couple of snapped trees that fell on at least one home. Near CR 508, one home sustained roof damage with greater than 20% loss of roofing materials. Additionally, a small garage was completely destroyed when the garage door caved in. This location prompted the max winds of 97 mph. The tornado began tracking more northeast as it passed CR93. More trees were uprooted and sporadic limb damage was noted through CR207. The tornado likely lifted near this location. Start: 34.9685/-87.2904 End: 34.9880/-87.2244 |
| 35 | 2023 | 3 | 24 | 2154 |
Lauderdale Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F2
|
3.82
|
300
|
0
|
0
|
1 SSE Florence - 1 SSE Saint Florian The tornado touched down near the intersection of Sweetwater Ave and Huntsville Rd in Southeast Florence, AL. The tornado nearly paralleled Sweetwater Creek as it tracked northward. Along Sweetwater Creek and Sweetwater Ave, numerous trees were uprooted and snapped along with structure damage to small outbuilding and minor single family home roof damage. As it crossed Highway 43, more trees and minor structure damage was observed near Mall Rd and north of Hough Rd. The tornado approached Hunter Ridge subdivision northeast of Florence and south of Saint Florian along County Road 61, removing part of a roof at the back of the neighborhood. The tornado then moved northeast into the Plantation Springs subdivision, damaging roofs to 2 homes on the southeastern corner of Plantation Springs Drive around the Blackberry Trail Golf Course. The tornado then strengthened to its strongest and widest point between Cottonwood Trail and Karley Lane, producing the most widespread structure damage along its path here. About half of the roofs of several homes were destroyed, and the backside of the homes sustained severe damage as the tornado moved through the area. At this point, the tornado was about 100 yards wide, and producing 120mph winds at peak intensity at this location, classifying it as an EF2 tornado. The last house on the northeast corner of Plantation Springs Drive sustained the worst damage near the golf course, with more than half the roof destroyed and two rooms with walls collapsed at this location. Thankfully, the tornado lifted shortly after this last house on the street, and little/no damage was noted to the northeast of this location back onto County Road 61. Path length was 0.6 miles, beginning at 10:54 PM and ending at 10:56 PM. Start: 34.8086/-87.6553 End: 34.8560/-87.6226 |
| 34 | 2023 | 3 | 12 | 717 |
Tallapoosa Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Slight Risk
|
F0
|
0.59
|
100
|
0
|
0
|
2 SE - 2 ESE Alexander City A brief tornado began just north of Highway 280 and moved along an east-northeastward path across Flint Hill Place. Several smaller trees and tree limbs were downed around a cemetery near Flint Hill Methodist Church. From there, the tornado continued across County Road 21 and Dadeville Road. Several pine trees were knocked down on the north side of Dadeville Road before the tornado dissipated. Start: 321.9072/-85.9113 End: 32.9080/-85.9012 |
| 33 | 2023 | 3 | 3 | 1247 |
Jackson Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
3.17
|
50
|
0
|
0
|
1 ESE - 3 ENE Pisgah A NWS storm survey team found evidence of an EF-1 tornado in Jackson County in Pisgah, AL. The brief tornado tracked from County Road 88 where several trees were uprooted, uprooted a tree on County Road 61, and ended on County Road 126 where chicken houses had minor roof damage. Start: 34.6785/-85.8392 End: 34.7025/-85.7936 |
| 32 | 2023 | 3 | 3 | 1239 |
Jackson Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
5.04
|
105
|
0
|
0
|
1 NW Section - 2 NNW Dutton A NWS storm survey team found evidence of an EF-1 tornado in Jackson County extending from Section, AL into Dutton, AL. The tornado began south of Section where trees were uprooted and continued northward where it overturned a manufactured home, damaged underpinning and roofs of manufactured homes, and downed powerlines. The tornado then continued to uproot and snap trees as it tracked into Dutton, AL. A home had minor roof damage off of Hodge Road and County Road 124. The tornado removed metal roofing on a chicken house off of County Road 19 and then lifted. Start: 34.5891/-85.9949 End: 34.6340/-85.9265 |
| 31 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2232 |
Madison Event ReportEvent Information Slight Risk
|
F1
|
0.14
|
25
|
0
|
0
|
4 NE Hazel Green While this tornado was very narrow and very short-lived, it did manage to cause a significant amount of damage to structures along Short Track Dr. in New Market. The tornado likely spun-up very quickly east of Roy Davis Rd and, just as quickly, lifted just east of Short Track Rd. The damage path length was estimated to be 0.14 miles (or a mere 246 yards) while the width of damage was only about 25 yards. Regardless of its life span and size, several houses experienced roof damage with greater than 20% loss along with a pickup truck that tipped over. One single family residence had significant roof loss, but walls remained in tact. This prompted the rating of a high-end EF-1. The lack of peripheral damage to trees and power lines was a factor for not rating higher. The tornado likely lifted just east of Short Track Dr. before entering a wooded area. No subsequent damage was noted beyond this point. Start: 34.9504/-86.5074 End: 34.9509/-86.5051 |
| 30 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2154 |
Marion Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Slight Risk
|
F1
|
10.10
|
500
|
0
|
0
|
Shottsville - 2 SW Pigeye Storm damage was surveyed east of Shottsville and determined to be consistent with an EF1 tornado with 90 mph peak winds. The tornado began near the Shottsville Community Church along County Road 56 where it produced minor damage to the exterior of the church building. From there, the tornado continued east northeast before reaching Reid Road where a higher degree of damage was first noted. There were multiple uprooted softwood trees in a broad area stretching from Reid Road to AL-19. There was also a home on Reid Road which sustained damage to its metal roof, and a large tree fell on top of a barn in the backyard. While the degree of surrounding tree damage was noteworthy, several homes within the path on AL-19 were undamaged. The tornado continued east-northeast uprooting several softwood trees along Triplett Rd and producing a more concentrated area of uprooted and snapped softwood trees along County Road 317 which prompted the EF1 rating. The tornado eventually reached Nichols Cemetery Road where it appeared to be weakening as the damage mostly consisted of broken large branches. However, upon reaching County Road 178 the tornado uprooted multiple softwood trees before lifting shortly thereafter in a wooded area east of County Road 178. Start: 34.2608/-88.1254 End: 34.2841/-87.9513 |
| 29 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1545 |
Henry Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
7.07
|
150
|
0
|
0
|
1 NW Edwin - 2 S Richards Crossroads A tornado touched down south of highway 108 between Indian Creek and County Road 68 in northwest Henry County. The first reports of damage occurred along County Road 68 where it uprooted numerous trees and snapped others at the trunk. The tornado then moved to the east-northeast and went across County Road 75. Here, many trees were uprooted or snapped at various levels. One home lost roof shingles and a farm outbuilding had damage to the entire structure. The storm then continued along to the east-northeast with trees being damaged; however, the next report of noticeable tree damage occurred along highway 31 where large branches, around 1 to 3 inches in diameter, were broken. The storm eventually moved towards Highway 431. Several barns had roof uplift or substantial structure damage west of Highway 431. The tornado then moved across Highway 431 towards the Henry County / Barbour County line and damaged multiple trees, which is the last point in Henry County for tornado damage. Additional thunderstorm wind damage was reported at the Walter F George Reservoir near Marilyn Dr and Sharon Dr. Start: 31.6778/-85.3872 End: 31.7042/-85.2710 |
| 28 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1538 |
Jackson Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
|
F0
|
2.34
|
70
|
0
|
0
|
1 NW Edwin - 2 S Richards Crossroads A post storm assessment, with images provided by Jackson County EMA, showed damaged consistent with a short-lived EF-0 tornado in eastern Jackson County. This assessment was cross referenced with NWS WSR-88D data from Hytop, AL. The tornado appeared to have briefly touched down between Pisgah and Rosalie near CR-151 and CR-58. Damage to a metal roof on a farm building roof was observed at this location. The weak tornado tracked northeast toward CR-126 where minor roof damage and hardwood tree uproots were noted on a single family house property. The tornado likely lifted near CR-361 after it caused hardwood tree damage. Start: 34.7083/-85.8125 End: 34.7233/-85.7760 |
| 27 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1525 |
Barbour Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
10.96
|
900
|
0
|
0
|
1 S Doster - 1 E Blue Springs State Park The tornado initially touched down near Bethel on Sutton Dairy Rd Causing timber damage near Buck Branch. The tornado continued northeast into a heavily wooded area and caused continued timber damage near Dewey Ivey Rd, snapping numerous pines. Additional damage downstream occurred near farm structures near Huey Faulk Rd. A home sustained damage due to a fallen tree on County Rd 15. The tornado continued northeast towards Teals Crossroads where additional timber damage occurred near Roberts Rd. Some minor structural damage was observed. The tornado continued east-northeast crossing County Rd 33 and Turner Rd before dissipating near Highway 10. NWS Birmingham would like to thank Molly and Karleisa (NWS Tallahassee) for their assistance with this damage survey. Start: 31.6251/-85.6726 End: 31.6616/-85.4934 |
| 26 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1446 |
Crenshaw Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F1
|
0.35
|
80
|
0
|
0
|
4 WNW - 3 WNW Pine Level The tornado touched down just west of Old Union Road and moved to the northeast. As it crossed Old Union Road, it moved through a grove of trees where dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. It continued briefly to the northeast for a tenth of a mile before lifting. Special thanks to the Crenshaw County EMA for their assistance with this survey. Start: 31.5050/-86.2428 End: 31.5068/-86.2372 |
| 25 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1408 |
Chambers Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
|
F2 Tornado continued into Georgia
|
12.62
|
1600
|
0
|
0
|
1 WSW White Plains - 2 E Standing Rock NWS meteorologists have surveyed damage in northeastern Chambers County and determined it was consistent with an EF2 tornado. The start point was a bit uncertain due to sporadic timber damage around Five Points, but appears to be near County Road 114 west of Highway 431 to the southwest of Five Points. Northeast of Five Points, the tornado intensified, snapping and uprooting many trees along County Road 267 and causing roof damage to a barn. The swath of timber damage became almost a mile wide along County Roads 281 and 282 and at least one residence there suffered roof damage. The tornado continued to intensify as it crossed County Road 268 where large swaths of pine trees were snapped. A manufactured home was completely destroyed and blown downstream near County Road 278; thankfully the family was not home at the time. Most of the structural damage happened along County Road 284. A couple residences suffered significant shingle damage, one had siding damage, and a manufactured home had its porch ripped off, impacting its walls. Another manufactured building was blown off its footings. Another significant swath of snapped pines was observed on County Road 283, some snapped off only a couple feet off the ground. The tornado then crossed into Georgia, continuing to snap trees along West Point Lake. Start: 32.9871/-85.4131 End: 33.0742/-85.2257 |
| 24 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1354 |
Conecuh Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
|
F0 Warnings Watch
|
0.94
|
100
|
0
|
0
|
2 N - 2 NNE Nymph The tornado briefly touched down approximately 3/4 of a mile east of Nymph Road, where several large limbs were downed. It continued to move to the east-northeast, crossing County Road 29, where it uprooted several trees. The tornado lifted just northeast of County Road 29. Special thanks to the Conecuh County EMA for their assistance with this survey. Start: 31.3616/-86.9346 End: 31.3659/-86.9195 |
| 23 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1240 |
Autauga-Elmore-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk
|
F3 Warnings Watch
|
82.31
|
1500
|
7
|
16+
|
4 SSW Vida Junction - 1 E Penton This long-track tornado began west of U.S. Highway 82, where timber damage occurred to farms near Independence. The tornado crossed U.S. Highway 82 and strengthened as a manufactured home was rolled along Autauga County Road 40. Over the next two miles, the tornado rapidly strengthened as it approached the Old Kingston community, where EF-3 damage began along County Road 43. At this location, at least three manufactured homes were obliterated with their frames thrown up to 100 yards. A pickup truck was sent airborne and landed 120 yards to the northeast, where a shallow crater was formed by its impact. The tornado became deadly as it impacted several homes along Sandy Ridge Road. The frame of a manufactured home at the western end of the road was thrown 250 yards to the north-northeast and came to rest in a field. Just downstream, several manufactured homes in a cluster were shredded and thrown considerable distances. Trees were snapped off relatively close to the ground and partially debarked. In total, five fatalities occurred along Sandy Ridge Road at three separate residences. Similar damage continued to the northeast along County Road 140, where a total of two fatalities occurred in two separate residences at the eastern end of the road. At least five manufactured homes were blown away with their frames thrown considerable distances. Several vehicles were picked up and thrown, and one pickup truck had its cab separated from the bed. From this area to the northeast to County Rd 42, the tornado caused massive tree damage and what appeared to be stands of debarked trees along Autauga Creek. In the three mile stretch of most severe damage from County Road 43 to County Road 42, wind speeds reached at least 150 mph. Based on the damage scene and contextual evidence, it is plausible that winds were stronger. However, with only manufactured homes in the path, there appear to be no damage indicators that will allow a higher rating. The tornado moved across County Road 57 at a slightly weaker state, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted with several homes sustaining significant roof damage with one site- built home also sustaining partial wall failure. The tornado crossed Interstate 65 where trees were downed. In the Pine Level community, several homes sustained roof damage and a manufactured home was rolled off its foundation and onto County Road 68 E. Many trees were uprooted and snapped as the tornado crossed through the Pine Flat community. Additional homes sustained roof damage and other damage from fallen trees, and a manufactured home was rolled and destroyed. Residential structure damage intensified as the tornado neared the Autauga/Elmore county line where site-built homes sustained majority or entire roof removal along County Road 68 E near Poplar Springs Road. Similar residential structure damage was observed in northwest Elmore County as the tornado neared areas west of the Coosa River. The tornado then crossed the Coosa River, affecting Neely Road on the west bank and Kelly Road on the east bank, as well as nearby roads. As the tornado crossed Grays Ferry Road on the northeast side of Titus, the volume of snapped pine trees increased notably. Countless trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado moved northeastward toward the Elmore/Coosa county line at Highway 231. Structural damage continued to consist of roof uplift or removal and damage from wind-blown debris and fallen trees. Radar showed a debris ball in southern Coosa County which match ground observation of a truly extensive area of snapped pine trees at and on either side (downstream and upstream) of the southern portion of McKissick Road, located between the communities Speed and Equality. The volume of snapped trees was enough to assign an EF- 3 rating for this segment of the tornado`s path. Additional significant damage occurred along County Road 18 where vehicles were moved or flipped, numerous trees were snapped, and site- built homes were heavily damaged with one destroyed. This was another area assigned EF-3 intensity. The tornado continued northeastward toward the Coosa/Tallapoosa county line where additional, relatively less intense timber damage was noted. Tornado damage continued into Tallapoosa County with a corridor of timber damaged observed along Cedar Creek and Elkahatchee Roads. Timber was snapped and uprooted and consistent with EF-1 damage here. The tornado continued northeast crossing Highway 63 S approaching the Wind Creek State Park area. Timber damage was observed here. The tornado then moved toward Coven Abbett Road and then Elbert Road. Several homes sustained damage here, some significant with roofs blown off, boat houses destroyed, and adjacent significant timber damage as dozens of large hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Areas impacted near here were Elbert Drive, Loblolly Lane, and Elbert Rd. The tornado then crossed the northern section of Lake Martin before impacting additional lakefront homes. Numerous homes were damaged on River Run Road and the adjacent side streets. Some homes sustained significant damage with entire roofs blown away and exterior walls collapsed or removed. At least two home were shifted from their foundation. The high-end EF-2 damage here could be partly due to the interaction of the tornado with the lake surface, as well as the exposed nature of these homes since most structures inland seemed to be "sheltered" from adjacent heavily wooded areas. The tornado also damaged homes along Lake Ridge Drive. The tornado continued northeast causing pockets of EF-1 timber damage as it crossed US Highway 280. The tornado then moved across the rest of Tallapoosa County causing mainly varying degrees of timber damage in the EF-0 to EF-1 range, including the Sessions area. The tornado continued northeast into Chambers County causing additional swaths of mainly timber damage in the EF-0 to EF-1 range. The tornado began its final weakening stage as it neared Highway 77, dissipating shortly after crossing County Road 114. Start: 32.5212/-86.7312 End: 33.0069/-85.4552 |
| 22 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1215 |
Mobile Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
|
F2 Warnings Watch
|
11.41
|
200
|
0
|
0
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1 SW Lambert - Movico The tornado is estimated to have touched down just west of Old Citronelle Road or just east of U.S. Highway 45 near Gulfcrest. The tornado likely continued along rural forested areas east of Citronelle Road and Celeste Road that were inaccessible by the survey team based on radar velocity and tornado debris signatures. The survey team found evidence of snapped pine trees just southwest of Movico Loop Road North. The tornado strengthened as it crossed Movico Loop Road East causing significant softwood tree snaps and uprooting of large hardwood trees. A double wide manufactured home that was secured with straps rolled from its foundation and was destroyed just west of U.S. Highway 43. This is where the tornado reached peak intensity. The tornado then crossed U.S. Highway 43 just north of Cedar Creek Landing Road where a single wide manufactured home rolled from its foundation and was destroyed. The survey team found large oak trees snapped in a convergent pattern just to the north of where the manufactured home was destroyed. These damage indicators suggest that the tornado reached peak EF2 intensity with estimated winds around 125 mph and maximum width around 200 yards near the intersection of U.S Highway 43 and Cedar Creek Landing Road. Areal footage provided by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency indicates that the path narrowed with some residual softwood snaps into the forest north of Cedar Creek Landing Road before lifting. Start: 31.0196/-88.2030 End: 31.0668/-88.0183 |
| 21 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1204 |
Dallas Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Event Information Event Information Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F2 Warnings Watch
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23.22
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800
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0
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2
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1 NE Orrville - 1 SE Burnsville National Weather Service surveys have concluded that the damage across Dallas County was consistent with a high-end EF-2 tornado. The tornado began just east of Orrville near the intersection of Hwy 22 and Cahaba Rd. As it moved northeast, it intensified as the damage path was nearly parallel with Hwy 22. The damage consisted of mainly uprooted trees with some trunks that were snapped. There were also several manufactured homes that sustained roof and some foundation damage. As the tornado continued down Hwy 22, additional tree damage was observed as it neared the southwestern sections of Selma. The tornado quickly intensified as it entered the city limits of Selma, nearly parallel to Hwy 22/W Dallas Ave. The overall length and width of the EF1 to EF2 damage in the densely populated neighborhoods had devastating impacts to the city. Many hardwoods were uprooted and softwood trees were snapped, many on homes. Most of the softwood trees were snapped about halfway up on the trunks. The daycare on W Dallas Ave and Cooper Dr sustained heavy roof and exterior wall damage which was consistent with the higher-end EF2 wind speeds. Some debris rowing was also noted in the downstream vicinity. Over 70 children, infants, and workers survived without injury by taking shelter in small interior rooms and bathrooms after getting the warning, while portions of the roof collapsed over large open classrooms and the former sanctuary. The second area of higher-end EF2 damage was noted downstream at the Selma Country Club where buildings had significant roof and exterior wall damage and there was a complete blow down of extremely large hardwood trees. Additional softwood trees were also snapped in and around adjacent streets. As the tornado continued further north and east, it entered the northern sections of downtown Selma. Much of the damage continued to consist of downed trees, some on homes, but several homes near the center of the track had roofs removed consistent with continued EF2 damage. Another notable area of high-end EF2 damage was where Broad Street crosses the railroad tracks. Here a strip mall had much of its roof removed, and some of the X-braces in a metal building system failed, which from a structural engineering perspective was one of the more impressive damage indicators for the tornado. A couple older residences collapsed near the intersection of Minter Street and St. Phillip Street, but as they were built on brick pilings with open air underneath the rating was kept in the EF2 range. As the tornado exited downtown, it crossed Hwy 14, east of Selma, crossing Parkway Dr. Additional structure damage was noted with exterior walls that collapsed consistent once again with higher EF-2 wind speeds. The tornado finally began to weaken and lift just east near the Brantley community near River Rd, but not before some significant damage was observed at the Dallas County Jail on Selfield Rd. Start: 32.3173/-87.2278 End: 32.4561/-86.8786 |
| 20 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1130 |
Perry-Bibb Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F1 Warnings Watch
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9.66
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500
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0
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0
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1 E Ellards - 4 SW Trio The tornado began near the Cahaba River west of National Forest Road 401D (NF-401D) and Barton Road based on radar estimation of a TDS. It developed quickly into a high end EF-0 by the time it brushed Double Branch Rd as it moved east-northeasterly over the forest. As it crossed Fire Tower Road, it reached maximum EF-1 intensity of 104 mph based on scores of snapped and uprooted pine trees right on the ridge. The tornado continued over forested land before crossing Pawtucky Road, where several pines and hardwoods were snapped. The tornado then began to weaken as it approached and crossed Alabama Highway 219 north of the Bibb/Perry county line. The tornado weakened rapidly as it crossed Roy Martin Rd, and dissipated shortly thereafter. Start: 32.8096/-87.2363 End: 32.8668/-87.0850 |
| 19 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 1047 |
Hale-Perry Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F2 Warnings Watch
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21.22
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500
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0
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0
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2 S Duffy's Bend - Morgan Springs The tornado touched down in a remote area of Hale County, near Clements Bend on the Black Warrior River. From there, it moved east-northeast across CR-35, where downed numerous trees on a farm near the State Cattle Ranch. From there, it continued to snap and uproot numerous trees in a largely rural area, before causing considerable damage to the roof of a house along AL-69. The tornado grew to EF-2 strength as it approached the southern part of the city Of Greensboro. At AL-25, it snapped and uprooted numerous trees, rolled and destroyed a single-wide manufactured home, and caused lighter damage to several other structures. The remaining damage along the path was mostly to timber, including along AL-61 just southeast of Greensboro, and AL-14 just east of the city. The tornado then weakened to high EF-0 to low EF-1 strength as it moved into Perry County near Griffin Cemetery Road, and ultimately dissipated after snapping off its final few trees on Morgan Springs Road. Start: 32.6221/-87.7543 End: 32.7394/-87.4184 |
| 18 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 954 |
Greene-Hale-Tuscaloosa-Bibb Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F2 Warnings Watch
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38.60
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600
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0
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0
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1 W Eutaw - 1 WNW Harmon This tornado began just west of West End Avenue and moved across West End Avenue where it destroyed a shed, caused roof damage, snapped and uprooted trees. The tornado continued to move into the northern portions of Eutaw where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees along with minor roof damage to several homes. Trees also fell on at least 2 homes causing significant damage to the homes. A rooftop observation deck was taken off of one home and thrown across the street off of Ashby Drive. The tornado continued east- northeast before ending just east of Highway 11 snapping and uprooting several trees along the way. Additional survey work determined the tornado continued northeast after crossing US Hwy 11 in Greene County, moving into the Oak Village area of Hale County near Lock 8 Boat Landing on the Black Warrior River. Tree damage could be seen on both sides of the river from Lock 8. Most significant damage was on the Hale County side along Flemming Rd and Oak Village Road. Many mobile homes were destroyed on Flemming Rd, mostly due to tree fall. Tree fall consisted of hardwood trees being snapped or uprooted. One home in Oak village sustained significant damage after garage failure occurred. This resulted in adjacent walls collapsing and most of the roof structure being blown north into the river. Additional timber and varying degrees of structural damage was observed to the end of Oak Village Rd. This survey was somewhat difficult as this exact area was damaged by an EF1 tornado just 6 weeks ago. The tornado continued northeast, but is believed to have weakened or skipped along its path. Only minor timber damage was found near Stewart and up to Hwy 69. However, more significant timber damage was found downstream on County Rd 50, entering the Talladega National Forest. Hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted with a path width around 300 yards at this point as the tornado seemingly strengthened. The tornado then continued over the Elliott's Creek EF3 path from March 25th, 2021 before crossing into Tuscaloosa County where high-end timber damage was observed. The path here was nearly 600 yards wide with the center portion consisting of most trees snapped at their base, generally 200 yards wide or more. The rating here was assigned 130 mph, high-end EF2. The tornado continued northeast crossing US Hwy 82 near Hagler causing additional timber damage and some minor structural damage at two homes. It is believed the tornado weakened and dissipated thereafter, generally north of US Hwy 82 in western Bibb County. This area was not accessible. At least 60 structures suffered varying degrees of damage. Start: 32.8420/-87.9158 End: 33.0390/-87.2940 |
| 17 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 924 |
Sumter Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F2 Warnings Watch
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12.87
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440
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0
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1
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2 W Emelle - 3 SSE Gainesville This tornado began near Sumter 24 uprooting trees. The tornado continued east-northeast along Sumter 24 where it destroyed a grain bin near Ramsey Lane along with snapping and uprooting a few more softwood trees. The tornado moved through Emelle where it caused damage to roofs in the community along with uprooting and snapping numerous trees. The tornado crossed Highway 74 and took the roof off of a home and destroyed an outbuilding near the intersection of Highway 74 and Sunlight Church Road. The tornado was at it`s strongest intensity at this point with a max wind of 120 mph. The tornado crossed Highway 39 and destroyed a mobile home on Hodges Place Road. The tornado ended just east of Sumter 21 uprooting and snapping a few more trees along the way. NWS Birmingham would like to thank Dan (NWS Jackson) for the assistance with this survey. Start: 32.7288/-88.3463 End: 32.7715/-88.1314 |
| 16 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 809 |
Lawrence-Limestone Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
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F1 Warnings Watch
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30.32
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325
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0
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1
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5 WSW Moulton - 3 NNW Mooresville A National Weather Service survey team, assisted by Lawrence County, Morgan County, and Limestone County EMAs, determined the multi-county damage in North Central Alabama was attributed to an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 104 mph. An isolated severe thunderstorm moving across the Mississippi/Alabama border on the morning of January 12 quickly organized into a supercell as it crossed into western Lawrence County. The supercell produced a tornado as it traversed a ridge just west of CR 101. Numerous large branches and trees uprooted were observed in this location. As the tornado tracked east of CR 101 toward CR 117, a large number of softwood trees were snapped. The tornado crossed CR 117, snapping and uprooting more trees, and causing minor roof damage to several residences. What was likely the center of the vortex, a single-family home was observed to have minor roof damage and near destruction of a large metal workshop behind the property. As it tracked east of CR 117, numerous softwood trees were snapped or uprooted heading toward downtown Moulton. Damage indicators along and near CR 117 were the focus of this tornado and produced the peak wind estimate of 104 mph. Moving northeast at this point, the tornado likely briefly lifted before causing isolated damage in downtown Moulton. Minor damage was observed at the high school baseball fields and roof damage at Lawrence Medical Center. The tornado eventually crossed Highway 24 and caused roof damage to a motel near the Highway 24 and CR 157 intersection. From this point, the tornado caused sporadic tree damage as the tornado was likely lifting and descending through Trinity, AL in western Morgan County. Crossing into western Morgan Co., the tornado was likely cycling and lifting at times between Trinity and Beltline Rd. Power lines and occasionally limb damage were noted. Moving toward highway 20, minor mobile home roof damage was recorded at Kimberly Pines. Further east, as the tornado crossed Highway 20, a tractor-trailer was blown off the road and tipped over. The tornado approached Jay`s Landing and caused several large campers to flip or be displaced. Near this location, an injury was reported at a recycling facility. The tornado approached Ingalls Harbor. Damage to the law enforcement marina was noted near the shoreline while several large trees were uprooted along Highway 20 in this area. The tornado crossed the Tennessee River and continued to move toward the northeast. Tree damage was noted on the campus of Calhoun Community College, with minor damage to the baseball complex as well. Cedar Trees were uprooted east of Pryor Field on Garrett Rd. The final damage point was along Fennel Rd and Fennel Ln, with large branches downed. The tornado lifted in this location. Start: 34.4494/-87.3637 End: 34.6620/-86.8991 |
| 15 | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 805 |
Winston Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F2 Warnings Watch
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9.18
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425
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0
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0
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1 E Delmar - 3 SE Ashridge The tornado touched down east of Delmar near County Rd 20 where timber damage was observed in addition to minor structural damage. The tornado continued northeast into a heavily wooded area near Tanyard Creek then crossing County Rd 28 where trees were uprooted. The width here was approximately 150 yards wide. The tornado continued northeast into additional heavily wooded areas near Clear Creek then impacting a residence on County Rd 432 uprooting and snapping trees, causing structural damage, and overturning an RV. The tornado continued to grow in width as it moved northeast, approximately 425 yards wide as it crossed Macedonia Rd. The tornado continued to cause additional timber damage in a heavily wooded area before it impacted a farm near County Rd 55 and 3182. Here the highest degree of damage occurred as two large chicken coops were completely destroyed in addition to 3 other small farm buildings. Nearby structural damage occurred to at least 4 residences. Adjacent timber damage also occurred. The tornado continued east-northeast toward Highway 195 where it dissipated before crossing County Rd 6. Around 25 structures were damaged due to the tornado. NWS Birmingham would like to thank Darone and Mike (NWS Memphis) and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) for their assistance with this survey. Start: 34.1658/-87.5864 End: 34.2040/-87.4334 |
| 14 | 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0407 |
Macon Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F0 Warnings Watch
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1.11
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100
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0
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0
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Society Hill - 1 ENE Society Hill Meteorologists have determined via damage survey that a brief EF0 tornado occurred in the Society Hill community in Macon County. The tornado began in an open field just west of the intersection of US-80 and CR-26 (Red Road) causing very minor damage to trees and a roadside sign. The tornado then moved through a farm just north of the intersection of US-80 and CR-43. While a cotton gin on the farm was destroyed, other surrounding buildings only had minor roof damage. Just east of the farm, the tornado uprooted a tree which fell into a mobile home. Sporadic very minor tree damage was noted along the reminder of the path. The tornado ended along US-80 just west of the Lee County line. Special thanks to Dana Barker for his assistance with this survey. Start: 32.4249/-85.4533 End: 32.4297/-85.4351 |
| 13 | 2023 | 1 | 4 | 323 |
Macon Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F0 Warnings Watch
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0.67
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75
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0
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0
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1 SE - 1 ESE Shorter NWS meteorologists have determined via damage survey that a brief EF0 tornado occurred near Shorter in Macon County. The tornado began in an inaccessible area southwest of Deer Run Trail. It caused minor tree, outbuilding, and fascia damage along Deer Run Trail, also knocking over a couple basketball goals. It quickly dissipated after crossing Deer Run Trail. A brief TDS was observed on MXX radar. Start: 32.3840/-85.9258 End: 32.3907-85.9175 |
| 12 | 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0300 |
Montgomery Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F1 Warnings Watch
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1.87
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130
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0
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1
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2 SW - 1SSE Auburn University Montgomery NWS meteorologists have determined via damage survey that damage in eastern Montgomery was caused by an EF1 tornado. The tornado began west of Bell Road near Post Oak Lane and Old Creek Road, downing some tree limbs and damaging a carport. It continued east-northeastward, downing trees and causing roof damage along Eastwood Glen Place. It continued to down trees and damage outbuildings along Thach Road and Kathmoor Drive. While much of the damage along the track was rated EF0, the tornado did briefly intensify to EF1 strength near Meriwether Road and Hollis Drive. Here multiple homes suffered roof damage and a garage was destroyed, and one home suffered significant roof damage. A couple trucks were also moved and possibly rolled. The tornado weakened as it crossed Taylor Road, downing baseball fences and scoreboards at Buddy Watson Park. Minor roof and tree damage continued along Halcyon Boulevard and Berry Hill Place, dissipating near Parkview Drive. Special thanks to Montgomery County EMA and Montgomery Fire and Rescue for their assistance with this survey. Start: 32.3467/-86.1964 End: 32.3520/-86.1653 |
| 11 | 2023 | 1 | 4 | 259 |
Tallapoosa Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F1 Warnings Watch
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3.77
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125
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0
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0
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2 N Wind Creek State Park - 3 E Alexander City The tornado touched down in the Raintree Drive area, near where Elkahatchee Creek empties into the Tallapoosa River. From there it moved northeastward about 3 miles, crossing US Highway 280, before lifting along the western shore of the Tallapoosa River just south of the County Boat Ramp. Most damage along the was sporadic tree damage. However, a cement mixing plant near the intersection of Dadeville Road and US-280 suffered significant roof damage, leading to the EF-1 rating. Special thanks to Tallapoosa County EMA for their assistance with this survey. Start: 32.8837/-85.9362 End: 32.9159-85.8840 |
| 10 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1527 |
Chambers Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F0 Warnings Watch
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4.40
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500
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0
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0
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2 SW Mount Olive - 2 SSW Roanoke Municipal Airport NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Chambers County and determined that it was caused by an EF0 tornado. The tornado began near County Roads 155 and 158 near the Clackville community. The tornado continued northeastward with primarily timber damage observed across County Roads 235 through 237, 258, and 241. One residence suffered some roof damage along County Road 237. The tornado dissipated prior to reaching the Randolph County line. Start: 33.0648/-85.4433 End: 33.1054/-85.3852 |
| 9 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1517 |
Randolph Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F0 Warnings Watch
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1.11
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150
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0
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0
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3 NW - 3 NNW Ofelia NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in western Randolph County and determined that it was caused by an EF0 tornado. The tornado began just east of the Clay/Randolph County line near County Road 231. Primarily timber damage was observed along County Roads 231, 229, 276, 11, and 113 in the Fuller Crossroad area. The tornado dissipated after crossing County Road 113. Start: 33.3464/-85.6469 End: 33.3542-85.6304 |
| 8 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1431 |
Clay Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F0 Warnings Watch
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6.41
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300
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0
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0
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3 NNW Roselle - 4 SSE Chandler Springs NWS meteorologists surveyed damage in western Clay County and determined that it was caused by an EF0 tornado. The tornado appeared to begin along the eastern slopes of Horne Mountain in the Talladega National Forest though the exact start point was inaccessible. Most of the timber damage occurred in the National Forest along forest roads, but some trees were also downed along Horns Valley Road and County Roads 7 and 18, with one falling on a barn. A couple more trees were downed along Highway 77 near Antioch Road before the tornado quickly dissipated. Start: 32.2350/-86.0693 End: 33.2769/-85.9707 |
| 7 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1342 |
Elmore Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F2 Warnings Watch
|
9.06
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800
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0
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0
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1 NW Deatsville - 1 WNW Ten Cedar Estates NWS meteorologists have determined via damage survey that damage in northwestern Elmore county was caused by an EF2 tornado. The tornado began in a wooded area near the Autauga/Elmore County line, with snapped tree tops observed west of Highway 143. It continued northeastward and began to intensify as it reached Coosa River Road and Foreman Road, where multiple trees were uprooted, a barn was damaged, and minor shingle damage occurred to residences. It continued to down trees, damage outbuildings, and remove shingles from homes as it crossed Highway 111 near Chase Drive and Toad Road. More trees were downed along Shady Nook Drive before it began to cross the Shoal Creek inlet of Lake Jordan. It remained over the lake for a little while but downed trees near the Lightwood Road bridge, some of which fell on residences. The tornado reached its maximum intensity as it reached the northeast side of Lake Jordan. Multiple residences on Circle Drive suffered roof damage with much of the roof removed from one residence. Many trees were snapped and some boathouses were destroyed. The tornado continued to move along the northeast shore of the lake downing trees, some of which fell on residences, and causing roof damage. Dozens of residences suffered varying levels of damage, but many people received warnings from multiple sources and took shelter. The tornado left the lake, downing some trees along Joe s Fish Camp Road. The tornado became progressively weaker while continuing to down a few trees, eventually dissipating northeast of Titus Road prior to reaching Highway 231. Special thanks to Elmore County EMA for their assistance with this survey. Start: 32.6239/-86.4098 End: 32.6747/-86.2678 |
| 6 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1339 |
Chilton-Coosa Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F1 Warnings Watch
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2.46
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250
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0
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0
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4 NNW Oakmulgee - 1 WSW Talladega National Forest The tornado touched down just west of County Road 190 on the Chilton County side of Lay Lake. Several dozen trees were snapped or uprooted. In addition several homes and boat houses sustained roof and siding damage, mainly along County Road 192. The tornado crossed Lay Lake into Coosa County where additional tree damage was noted on County Road 5 and Hidden Valley Dr. Start: 32.9880/-86.5264 End: 33.0059/-86.4899 |
| 5 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1318 |
Autauga Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F0 Warnings Watch
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3.18
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60
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0
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0
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4NNW Booth - 3 S Oak Grove NWS meteorologists confirmed an EF-0 tornado path from Old Kingston along County Road 21 North to Poseys Crossroads along County Road 57 in Autauga County, well northwest of Prattville. A few trees were uprooted and branches broken. A few manufactured homes sustained some damage including a porch being torn off, causing fascia damage as well, and pieces of metal peeled back. A metal parking structure was also tossed downwind. Start: 32.5609/-86.5972 End: 32.5841/-86.5506 |
| 4 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1241 |
Bibb Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F0 Warnings Watch
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2.82
|
100
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0
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0
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4 NNW Oakmulgee - 1 WSW Talladega National Forest The tornado touched down southwest of Liberty Road in extreme southeastern Bibb County where several large hard and softwood trees where uprooted. This was mainly in rural and inaccessible wooded and pasture lands. As the tornado continued northeast, it weakened rapidly but numerous tree debris was noted along County Road 19 and County Road 29. There was also an additional tree uprooted along County Road 423. Start: 32.8493/-87.0548 End: 32.8737/-87.0158 |
| 3 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1210 |
Perry Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F1 Warnings Watch
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0.15
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100
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0
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0
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3 E - 3.1 E Folsom NWS meteorologists confirmed a short-lived EF-1 tornado path along County Road 29, northwest of Marion in Perry County. The tornado vortex quickly developed and dissipated along one of the only residential areas along this stretch of road. A manufactured home was shifted off its block foundation with a large section of roofing material removed from the back side of the home. Two homeowners were present during the time of impact and were tossed onto the floor while having a meal. Thankfully, they were uninjured. Metal panels were lofted into trees either side of the highway. Some trees were also uprooted and snapped in the area. It is possible some additional light timber damage may have continued beyond the end of the estimated path, but the area is inaccessible and radar shows the area of rotation quickly weakening. Start: 32.6835/-87.3491 End: 32.6848/-87.3469 |
| 2 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1121 |
Marengo-Hale Event ReportEvent Information Event Information Enhanced Risk
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F1 Warnings Watch
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8.84
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275
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0
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0
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1.3 SSW Old Spring Hill - 1.2 ESE Prairieville NWS meteorologists confirmed a tornado track extending from Old Spring Hill in northern Marengo County to Gallion in southern Hale County. The tornado began along Highway 43 near Old Spring Hill where a cluster of trees were uprooted and a couple snapped. The tornado continued northeastward with an area of maximum damage along Highway 54 where numerous cedar trees were uprooted and snapped. Metal roofing panels were also lofted into trees and downwind. It is this area of damage that pushed the tornado into EF-1 strength. Minimal vegetative damage continued to Highway 80 in Gallion where the tornado dissipated. The tornado vortex was quite narrow along most of its path, but much wider along Highway 54. Start: 32.4151/-87.7827 End: 32.5108/-87.6826 |
| 1 | 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1048 |
Franklin Event ReportEvent Information Enhanced Risk
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F1 Warnings Watch
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0.60
|
70
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0
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0
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9 WNW Russellville A line of severe thunderstorms, with a history of producing damaging wind gusts upstream, moved west to east over Cedar Creek Reservoir. A segment of the line traversed a ridge east of Lost Creek Rd on the north central shore of the reservoir. Coming off the ridge, a small tornado touched down just west of Shady Grove Rd. Damage to a small farm outbuilding and snapped Cedar trees were observed. The tornado quickly moved through a residential farm and damaged the roof of a couple farm outbuildings, snapped more large branches, and downed more trees. The owner of the property managed to safely seek shelter in his tractor as the tornado quickly passed. More tree damage was noted to the northeast the Shady Grove Rd farm before it produced minor roof damage to chicken houses and a mobile home. The tornado appeared to have lifted near this location. Max winds were estimated off Shady Grove Ln of 88 mph, using snapped Cedar trees as a damage indicator. Start: 34.5382/-87.8899 End: 34.5139/-87.8821 |
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