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Alabama Tornado Database
2024 Tornado Occurrences (41) () Indicates Total Path Data Multi-State (EF-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
41	2024	6	5	1806	Franklin Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Thunderstorm Risk	F1 Warnings	12.86	225	0	0	4 WNW Hodges - 7 WSW Russellville An EF-0 tornado began just south of HWY 172 (just east of Sanders Road). The tornado crossed the highway and intensified, with windspeeds reaching about 90 mph. It crossed over open field, further uprooting and snapping additional trees. It continued northeast producing additional tree damage, before intensifying and widening to 225 yards, as it approached the southeastern portions of Bear Creek Reservoir. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped, especially as it approached and crossed Overton Farm Road. Some of the tree trunks were snapped at their bases (about 2-2.5 feet in diameter). As it crossed Overton Farm Road, it likely reached its max intensity and width. Maximum sustained windspeeds were estimated to be 110 mph. The tornado weakened as it approached and moved across Bear Creek. Via Franklin EMA drone footage, the tornado weakened as it continued its movement northeast. Some evidence in the drone footage suggests trees continued to be uprooted in a more sporadic nature. Additional tree damage was found as it crossed HWY 16. At this location, less than 10% of the roof of two chicken houses were pealed off and trusses damaged. Just east of the chicken houses, the roof of a small shed structure was pealed back about 25%. The tornado continued its path northeast, moving across portions of Entrekin Road, causing sporadic trees to be uprooted and snapped. The tornado continued its EF-0 intensity as it moved just west of Glasgow Corner, before crossing HWY 187, near Underground Lake Road. At this location, additional tree damage was found, with two portions of large trees snapped (one of which fell on a house), along with some large tree limbs. The tornado continued northeast, crossing HWY 24, and taking an east-northeast path, before lifting. Along HWY 524, multiple trees were uprooted and snapped. One tree in particular, fell on a porch roof and damaged it. Start: 34.3494/-87.9908 End: 34.4879/-87.8479
40	2024	6	5	1752	Marion Event Report Event Information Event Information Thunderstorm Risk	F1 Warnings	7.23	325	0	0	2 NNE Wayside - 1 W Tucker An EF1 tornado developed on the northern flank of an MCS, affecting far northern portions of Fayette County and southern portions of Marion County. The tornado initially touched down near Coffee Creek then moved northeast where it crossed Coffee Creek Road and uprooted a few large soft and hardwood trees in the front yard of a residence. The damage was sporadic as the tornado moved through Fayette County producing mostly timber damage as it crossed into Marion County. One home on Atkinson Road sustained minor damage to the vinyl siding. The tornado began to intensify as it approached US HWY 43 to the west of Winfield. Several trees were uprooted and snapped on Pike Road and Pleasant Drive, and a couple of the homes on these roads sustained minor shingle damage, although one tree did fall on a home. As the tornado crossed US HWY 43, it produced minor cosmetic damage to a few of the stores within the Foodland strip mall, and some of the glass doors were blown out. The highest degree of damage was first noted from Silverleaf Road to Rosewood Street where a large concentration of uprooted and snapped trees was observed. Fortunately, structural damage was quite limited in this area despite the amount of tree fall. The tornado continued northeast across State Highway 253 and County Highway 47 where the timber damage once again became more sporadic, consisting mostly of snapped branches and an occasional uprooted softwood. The tornado lifted in a wooded area shortly after crossing Riley Harp Road. Start: 33.8984/-87.8774 End: 33.9716/-87.7897
39	2024	6	5	1743	Marion Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Thunderstorm Risk	F1 Warnings Tornado started in Mississippi	1.60 (3.38)	300 (300)	0	0	4 WSW - 2 WNW Bexar The tornado first touched down in eastern Itawamba County, Mississippi off Pate Rd and traveled northeast across the state line into Marion County, Alabama. Snapped and uprooted trees were observed, consistent with an EF1 tornado. The tornado reached a width of 300 yards as it dissipated along County Highway 94 near Bexar. Special thanks to NWS Memphis for completing this survey. Start: 34.1645/-88.2121 End: 34.2010/-88.1726
38	2024	6	1	0217	Baldwin Event Report Event Information Event Information Thunderstorm Risk	F1 Warnings	0.37	150	0	0	Fairhope Pier - Fairhope The tornado started just north of the Fairhope Municipal Pier along Fairhope Park Road, where multiple oak and pine trees were snapped. The tornado moved to the east-northeast, paralleling Oak Ave and snapping large limbs from the tops of several trees. As it crossed N Summit St, a light pole was snapped, and large oak tree was snapped, falling on a home. The tornado appears to have lifted near the intersection of Oak Ave and N Church St. Outside of the narrow and concentrated path associated with the tornado, many large tree limbs were broken and this damage was determined to be from straight-line winds. Additionally, this tornado is believed to have started as a waterspout in Mobile Bay near the Fairhope Pier. Start: 30.5260/-87.9109 End: 30.5273/-87.9049
37	2024	5	27	0552	Randolph Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Slight Risk	F1 Warnings Watch Watch	3.17	350	0	0	4 NW - 3 N Newell A brief EF1 tornado formed within a QLCS in northern Randolph County. The tornado began in a wooded area west of County Road 425 and began to snap tree branches and uproot trees. The tornado intensified after crossing County Road 427, snapping numerous trees between there and County Road 51. On County Road 51 multiple windows were blown out of a home with some minor roof damage also occurring. The roof was blown off an outbuilding causing its walls to collapse. Additional timber and outbuilding damage occurred as it crossed County Road 429 before the tornado dissipated in an inaccessible wooded area prior to reaching County Road 37. A tornado debris signature was observed on the KFFC radar. Start: 33.4850/-85.4444 End: 33.4756/-85.3915
36	2024	5	27	0327	Cherokee Event Report Event Information Event Information Slight Risk	F1 Warnings Watch Watch	3.41	550	0	0	5 NNE Sand Rock - 4 NE Yellow Creek Falls A brief EF1 tornado formed along the leading edge of a QLCS in northern Cherokee County. Minor timber damage began along County Road 768 near County Road 47. The tornado continued to down trees as it crossed County Road 43. The tornado intensified as it paralleled County Road 275, snapping numerous trees along the southwestern slope of the canyon containing Johnnies Creek. The tornado weakened as it moved near the mouth of Little River Canyon, but continued to down trees as it crossed Highway 273. The tornado dissipated as it crossed the Little River near where it flows into Weiss Lake. A separate, non-contiguous area of tree damage occurred near County Road 104 along Weiss Lake, where some trees fell on homes. However, the sporadic and divergent nature of the damage and wider path were more consistent with straight-line winds. Start: 34.3007/-85.7183 End: 34.2719/-85.6701
35	2024	5	10	0302	Houston Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	4.45	125	0	0	1 NNE Keytons - 2 SSW Lovetown A tornado touched down along Hooper Cherry Road early on the morning of May 10th. Initial damage was to trees. Additional damage occurred along A.J. Register Road, where significant damage to outbuildings was noted. The tornado continued southeastward, crossing Cottonwood Road near County Road 33. Roof damage to farm buildings was observer here. Additional tree and roof damage was noted along Gene Terry Road south of Nobles Road. The tornado dissipated shortly after this point. The damage was consisted with an EF-0 rating and maximum winds of approximately 85 mph. Start: 31.1212/-85.3588 End: 31.0887/-85.2943
34	2024	5	10	0103	Monroe-Conecuh-Butler Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F2 Warnings Watch	24.35	1200	0	0	3 N Skinnerton - ESE Georgiana A unique, long track multi-vortex EF2 tornado occurred from just south-southwest of Midway, Alabama, tracking east-southeast through Georgiana, Alabama on the morning of May 10th, 2024. This tornado began south of Midway west of County Road 5 where it quickly intensified to EF2 strength after crossing this road. The tornado wiped out an entire section of forest with numerous low tree snaps and uproots at this location. As the tornado continued east-southeast, it weakened briefly until reaching County Road 79. Here the tornado became a large multi-vortex with at least 4 to 5 distinct sub-vortices that spanned from just north of County Road 106 to just north of County Road 79 in Commerce, indicating the larger parent tornado vortex was upwards of 0.7 miles wide (1,200 yards). Several of the sub-vortices were around EF1 to EF2 intensity, and where several of these vortices merged into the center of the tornado path north of Commerce, nearly the entire forest sustained tree snaps or uproots. As the tornado continued southeast, it crossed County Road 33 where a potential satellite tornado or sub-vortex rotated in from the southwest. EF2 tree damage including numerous tree snaps or uproots were noted east of this location after the sub-vortex merged into the main tornado track. Periodic high-end EF1 to low end EF2 tree damage persisted through State Highway 106 and Hank Williams Road. Here the tornado broke down into at least 5 sub-vortices that once again were confined within a .7 mile diameter. Each sub-vortex was around mid to high end EF1 intensity with its own focused convergent damage path. Along the centerline of the tornado track, low end EF2 damage to trees occurred in the area. The tornado continued southeast towards I-65, flipping a manufactured home a couple times along State Highway 106 across from the gas station. The tornado became much narrower and weaker as it continued into Georgiana, periodically uprooting or snapping trees along its path. The final observable damage location was near and just east of Taft Skipper Road where a couple outbuildings were destroyed, and a small swath of trees were uprooted in a convergent pattern. This survey was able to be completed with the assistance of NASA SPoRT, NASA MSFC, NASA CSDA and the NASA Disasters Program providing high resolution Planet satellite imagery and with Digital Globe Maxar for high resolution Worldview satellite imagery. Without the availability of this remote sensing imagery, the true path length, width, track, and intensity of this tornado would not have been able to be determined. Start: 34.6050/-85.8120 End: 34.5953/-85.7799
33	2024	5	9	0408	Jackson Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	6.06	500	0	0	1 NW Pisgah - 4 NNW Sylvania An NWS Storm Survey determined that a tornado touched down on County Road 432 north of County Road 88 where several large limbs were snapped off of hardwood trees. The tornado then tracked south-southeast just west of Pisgah causing sparse tree limb damage before crossing County Road 372 and uprooting and snapping several trees near a residence. At this point, the tornado tracked southeast along County Road 58, uprooting several trees along the way, before it crossed Highway 71 and tracked southward. The track becomes difficult to identify south of County Road 425, as it intersects with the Henegar EF-3 tornado which occurred earlier that night. The track is identifiable once more along Highway 40 where it continued southward before lifting along County Road 392 with only sparse tree damage noted. Thank you to Jackson County EMA for their assistance during this survey. Start: 34.6949/-85.8559 End: 34.6120/-85.8302
32	2024	5	9	0338	Jackson Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	0.47	250	0	0	4 N Skyline - 4 NNE Skyline A tornado touched down along portions of County Rd 243 just north of the intersection with AL Highway 79. The tornado uprooted and snapped trees at this location, one of which fell on a home causing damage to the roof structure. On the east side of Highway 79 further spotty damage occurred, where the tornado uprooted and snapped trees before lifting approximately one third of a mile east of Hwy 79. Start: 34.8664/-86.1027 End: 34.8636/-86.0951
31	2024	5	9	0331	Jackson Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	0.30	176	0	1	7 WNW Skyline During the early morning hours of Thursday, May 9th, a line of severe storms moved northwest to southeast across Jackson County. A brief tornado touched down on a ridgetop northwest of Princeton, and then crossed a field as it uprooted and snapped trees before crossing County Road 508. At this location, numerous hardwood and softwood trees were felled. Some of the hardwood trees uprooted here were 6-7 feet in diameter, with several pine trees snapped about 10 feet above the ground. It was at this point that the tornado was the strongest, EF-1 with 104 mph winds. Also at this location, a manufactured home (single-wide) sustained major damage, with the home shifting about 10-15 feet back from its original location. There were no tie-downs for the home noted, but more than half of the roof was destroyed with insulation strewn for about 30 yards into the trees behind the home. Further south and east of this location, the tornado dissipated as it crossed over the terrain just east of Lick Fork. Start: 34.8506/-86.2390 End: 34.8487/-86.2342
30	2024	5	9	0306	Madison Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch Tornado started in Tennessee	0.19 (6.06)	300 (300)	0 (0)	0 (0)	9 NNW - 6 NNE New Market A tornado touched down the morning of May 9th southwest of Flintville, TN. Tree damage was first recorded off N George Road. The track continued southeast passing to the south and southeast of Flintville with numerous trees snapped or uprooted, producing 100 mph winds consistent with EF1 tornado damage. At this point, the width of the tornado was estimated at 300 yards. The last recorded damage was to the southwest of Elora, TN near the Alabama state line off Old Winchester Road in far northeastern Madison County, AL. Start: 35.0422/-86.4595 End: 34.9899/-86.3763
29	2024	5	9	0301	Madison Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch Tornado started in Tennessee	12.00 (13.65)	215 (215)	0 (0)	0 (0)	4 NNE Hazel Green - 3 ESE New Market A tornado touched down on S Patrick Road near Eastwood Estates causing structural damage to a manufactured home as well as numerous uprooted trees. It continued to the southeast across Old Quick Road where numerous additional uprooted and split trees were surveyed. It then passed across the state border into Alabama impacting western portions of Bevills Church Rd northeast of Hazel Green, uprooting a large hardwood tree and breaking large branches. The tornado moved east-southeastward producing damage along portions of Manley Rd, where a large uprooted tree fell on a house causing roof damage. The tornado proceeded southeastward mainly breaking large tree branches as it moved into the area around the intersections of Butler Rd with Mint Rd and Walnut Grove Rd. There, it produced loss of shingles to a home and scattered areas of broken tree branches. The area immediately to the southeast of here consists of broad farm fields, however, tornado damage became evident again near the intersections of Mint Springs Rd with New Market Rd. Trees were uprooted and large branches snapped along New Market Rd as the tornado continued on a generally southeastward path into New Market where large tree branches were broken, including some uprooted trees just east of town along Hurricane Rd. The tornado continued southeastward, producing mainly broken large tree branches sporadically along Hurricane Rd and finally near the intersections of Dodson Ln and Upper Hurricane Rd, before apparently lifting. Photos of damage within the Tennessee portion of the track were provided by Lincoln County Emergency Management. Start: 35.01/-86.56 End: 34.8922/-86.3789
28	2024	5	8	2302	DeKalb Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	1.96	275	0	0	3 NNW - 3 NNE Sylvania This tornado was associated with the second supercell that moved across portions of Jackson and Dekalb Counties toward Brooks Crossroads. Thankfully, this tornado went south of the EF-3 track through Henagar, and was generally more weak and brief. This tornado touched down on County Road 122, snapping and uprooting hard and softwood trees just south of the Jackson/Dekalb County border. The tornado continued moving to the east/southeast, snapping and uprooting widespread trees along CR 122, consistent with EF-1 damage and 107 mph winds in Brooks Crossroads. Though there were numerous softwood trees that were damaged, notably, there were several large 4-6 foot in diameter oak trees that were likely 100 years or older that were snapped and uprooted. This led to the slightly higher rating of the tree damage. Any structural damage along this path was from trees that were felled by the tornado, with minimal roof loss noted in this location. Start: 34.6050/-85.8120 End: 34.5953/-85.7799
27	2024	5	8	2157	Jackson-DeKalb Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F3 Warnings Watch	12.34	880	0	7	3 S Pisgah - 2 NNW Hammondville The tornado touched down on Hwy 71 in Jackson County, snapping hard and softwood trees to begin its path. The tornado continued between County Road 425 and 322, producing minor damage to the roof of a small farm building. The tornado then overturned a camper and injured two people downstream along County Road 422. Also at this location, a well-built home was partially destroyed. A mobile home was moved off its foundation here as well, with a third of the roof of a hay barn and a horse trailer destroyed. Projectiles were found in the field across the street from this home, with 2x4s impaled a foot to 18" in the ground at this location. Further south and east along State Road 40, large 100+ year old oak trees that were 4-5 foot in diameter were blown down onto a house, collapsing two exterior walls. Windows were sucked out at this location as well prior to the trees falling when the tornado passed just north of the house. Up the street, a well-built home sustained major damage when the tornado ripped the garage off of the house and sheared it to the north and east into the rest of the dwelling. It was at this location that the highest wind speed was rated for this tornado, 135 mph, which is the top wind speed for an EF-2 tornado. Had anchor bolts been found in the foundation anchoring of the walls (in lieu of the nails that were found attaching the walls to the foundation), the tornado would have been upgraded to an EF-3 tornado. What was left of the house was in relatively good condition, all things considered, and it was noted that the attic framing was anchored with strong ties, and so the roof remained intact over a good portion of the house otherwise. At this point, the tornado was likely at its widest point, measuring 1.13 miles wide. NWS representatives returned to the track the following day to access several roadways that were completely blocked from widespread fallen trees south of State Road 40. Surveyors found damage indicators and degrees of damage consistent with EF3 (140 mph) tornado damage. The tornado was the strongest at this point along the path. Along County Road 125, a well built shop building was completely destroyed. The metal building structure was well-anchored with H-beams anchored with large bolts and plates at the bases to the foundation. The bolts were snapped and severely bent, along with the plates. On one corner, a large 4-5 foot section of the foundation was ripped off the ground and strewn about 10 feet away with the column anchoring still intact. More shocking was the 20,000 pound 18-wheeler cab that was tossed more than 150 yards into the field across CR 125. Other nearby semi-trailers that were parked on the property were strewn in the same direction as well, though most only were shifted 50-100 feet. The tornado continued snapping and uprooting softwood trees over the relatively rural landscape along Melton Drive and Elliot Road. It was at this location where the road was impassable due to numerous trees covering the roadway, and it was actively being removed during our survey. Further east/southeast, the tornado moved across the intersection of Culver/Keith/Lacey Roads, snapping and uprooting more softwood trees. The tornado crossed State Road 40, peeling back tin on several chicken houses between SR40 and Valley Road, causing the structural integrity of one of the houses to be compromised. Additional softwood trees were uprooted and snapped near the intersection of County Road 714 and 120 along State Road 40 as well, with the loss of several roof panels to a shed structure at a house located here. Continuing on toward the latter part of the tornado track, a large oak tree fell onto a house on CR 665 and 670. The tornado skipped along uprooting and snapping more hard and softwood trees between this location and the terminal point on Hwy 117 on the cusp of Hammondville, mainly in rural Dekalb County. No additional damage points were found beyond Hwy 117 and Interstate 59. Thanks to both Jackson and Dekalb County EMA Offices, as well as several Fire Departments in both counties for the support and aid in completing these surveys. Start: 34.6407/-85.8578 End: 34.5998/-85.6497
26	2024	5	8	2140	Madison Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	5.74	600	0	0	4 ENE Huntsville - 5 W Gurley A combination of NWS Storm Survey crews, drone imagery, and supplemental Worldview 3 satellite imagery determined that an EF-1 tornado tracked through southeast Huntsville just north of Governors Drive. All damage noted was from snapped tree limbs and uprooted trees along this track, primarily assessed from Worldview 3 satellite imagery. Within Dug Hill estates, there were multiple trees uprooted or snapped causing significant roof damage to at least two homes. The track continued across Monte Sano, past Dug Hill Road, lifting just before Watson Grande Way. Start: 34.7230/-86.5598 End: 34.7031/-86.4635
25	2024	5	8	2134	Jackson Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	2.09	440	0	0	3 NNW - 1 NNE Scottsboro An NWS Storm Survey determined a tornado touched down just west of downtown Scottsboro. The initial touchdown point was indicated by snapped tree branches on Old Larkinsville Rd. Scattered tree damage was observed continuing generally southeast towards Highway 35. Limited infrastructure damage was found along Highway 35 including the peeling of metal roofing and siding. Between Highway 35 and Parks Ave several trees were found uprooted, snapped, and with loss of limbs. Due to the limited infrastructure damage found on Highway 35 and the uprooted trees, the maximum intensity of this tornado was deemed an EF-0. Thank you to Jackson County EMA and the Scottsboro Fire Department for their assistance during this survey. Start: 34.6864/-86.0640 End: 34.6663/-86.0369
24	2024	5	8	2132	Madison Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	3.53	155	0	0	4 NNW - 5 NNE Huntsville A National Weather Service damage assessment team determined the sporadic tree damage and minor home damage near Mastin Lake Rd. was caused by a weak EF-0 tornado with max winds of 65 mph. The short-lived and weak tornado began producing damage in between Jordan Ln and Elton Rd. Minor roof damage and downed large limbs were observed in this location. The tornado moved east, just south of Mastin Lake Rd, and crossed N. Memorial Hwy. A concentrated path of large limb damage indicators was recorded in along this path. The tornado lifted east of Lakewood Rd. Start: 34.7624/-86.6427 End: 34.7711/-86.5824
23	2024	5	8	2114	Jackson Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	0.39	285	0	0	5 NE Woodville On the evening of May 8th, a supercell thunderstorm moved northwest to southeast across Lim Rock in Jackson County. A brief tornado touched down just before County Road 525, crossing County Road 30, before dissipating just shy of the railroad tracks north of Hwy 35. A narrow path of hard and softwood tree damage was noted along this path, consistent with 85 mph winds (EF0) damage. Further south of this track, sporadic tree damage was noted along County Road 30 north of Hwy 35. This damage was outside of the tornado path and was related to rear flank downdraft (RFD) winds after further analyzing radar data. Start: 34.6761/-86.2202 End: 34.6743/-86.2138
22	2024	5	8	2028	Madison Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F2 Warnings Watch	9.75	850	0	0	3 NE Huntsville - 3 W Gurley A combination of NWS storm survey crews, drone imagery, and supplemental Worldview 3 satellite imagery has determined that the Old Town Tornado and the Dug Hill and McMullen Cove Tornado had damage consistent with a tornado evident in previously inaccessible areas between the tracks. The initial touchdown point on Walker Avenue NE was indicated by snapping of large branches and significant leaf litter. The tornado continued generally southeast resulting in several large trees uprooted between Walker Ave NE and Randolph Ave SE. This track continued east through Maple Hill Cemetery to just north of Sun Valley Road SE with several additional trees both uprooted and snapped. North of Dug Hill Estates the tornado continued to uproot hardwood trees and snapped a cedar tree before moving eastward along the southern facing slope of the adjacent ridge. Just to the east of the ridge along Dug Hill Road, hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Snapped trees were observed along the relatively steep sloped southern portion of Watson Grande Way. The tornado then tracked generally east into McMullen Cove and continued to distribute leaf litter and snap small branches before beginning to peel some siding on single family homes. The tornado intensified and caused partial uplift of roofs on the eastern side to four houses on Kenhurst Lane SE. The tornado was able to lift the roof from overhangs facing eastward and then further lift additional portions of the roof. Roof construction appeared primarily via nails and 2x4 with Simpson Strong Ties noted along the base of the roof. Based on these points of strongest intensity, the tornado was deemed a low-end EF2. Roofing material was lofted one block east on Abby Glen Way, where there was also additional scattered shingle damage. No additional damage was noted in this neighborhood nor eastward in satellite imagery. Start: 34.7384/-86.5804 End: 34.7015/-86.4245
21	2024	5	8	2007	Madison Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	1.73	95	0	0	3 NNW - 2 NW Madison A National Weather Service Huntsville, AL survey team determined the damage in neighborhoods in the vicinity of Rainbow Mountain in Madison, AL was associated with a high-end EF-0 tornado with max winds of 85 mph. The damage indicators used for this assessment were a combination of hardwood and softwood trees. The tornado appears to have touched down in the Hillchase Neighborhood on the west-facing slope of of Rainbow Mountain. Several trees were uprooted in this neighborhood and with at least two trees on houses. The tornado continued east-southeast over Rainbow Mountain and damaged more trees in the Highland Lakes neighborhood, on the east-facing slope. Numerous trees were uprooted in this area with a snapped trunk of at least one weaker, softwood tree. This damage indicator was reduced to account for the condition of the tree. The tornado then continued eastward across Slaughter Rd. More trees were uprooted along the Mingo Rd area. Only minor damage was observed in the Creekwood neighborhood, into Indian Creek where the tornado likely lifted. Start: 34.7411/-86.7364 End: 34.7366/-86.7076
20	2024	5	8	1945	Limestone Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	3.47	225	0	0	3 ENE Elkmont - 2 WSW Ardmore An NWS storm survey determined a tornado touched down west of New Bethel Rd. The tornado uprooted and snapped several large softwood trees and collapsed more than half of a private aircraft hangar. The tornado continued north-northeast, uprooting more large trees and snapping large branches near homes along Shipley Hollow Rd, which is where the tornado reached its maximum intensity of 105 mph. Minor roof damage displacing shingles on one single-family house was observed. Sparse tree damage was observed where it was concluded that the EF-1 tornado's path ended just west of Old Scrouge Rd. Special thank you to Limestone County EMA for their assistance with this survey. Start: 34.9458/-86.9254 End: 34.9903/-86.9010
19	2024	5	8	1923	Lawrence-Limestone Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Enhanced Risk	F3 Warnings Watch	3.76	228	0	0	6 NE North Courtland - 8 N Hillsboro A tornado in a very remote portion of far northern Lawrence County near Melton Bluff. It moved across an agricultural field, causing minor damage to a large corn field. The tornado quickly intensified to high-end EF-1 intensity, snapping off or uprooting a large forested area. The survey team noted several of these trees were medium to large size oak trees and significant damage was noted in this forested area. The tornado then descended Melton Bluff and crossed the Tennessee River into Limestone County, moving ashore at the Brigadoon neighborhood. Public photos and videos confirm the tornado was over water before it moved on land. It caused damage at Inverness Place and this is where significant damage occurred to several home. The home that had the greatest damage had all exterior walls facing the river collapsed, the roof of the main part of the house completely gone and the two story four car garage was collapsed with the roof also gone. The front of the house and interior rooms remained in tact. This damage is correlated with low end EF-3 damage. Homes nearby had substantial roof damage, damaged vehicles, and other various exterior damage. Numerous large trees throughout the neighborhood were uprooted or snapped. Moving further into the subdivision, there was roof and exterior home damage to a lesser extent, fences knocked over by other debris and broken windows. The tornado lifted in a field outside of the subdivision. Start: 34.7367/-87.2176 End: 34.7556/-87.1561
18	2024	5	8	1911	Limestone Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	4.77	90	0	0	6 S - SE Lester The tornado touched down on Grace Hill Lane, producing a brief path of damage behind a house and into a wooded area northeast of the Grace Hill Farms Paintball Facility. Here the tornado snapped and uprooted several large oak trees, with a width of 90 yards. Damage at this location was 105 mph, consistent with EF1 tornado damage. The tornado was the strongest at this point in the path. The tornado then skipped northeast, producing sporadic hard and softwood tree damage along Cotton Belt Road and Patterson Hill Roads. After crossing AL Hwy 99, more sporadic tree damage was noted along and northeast of/crossing Chapman Hollow, Dupree Hollow, and Cabbage Ridge Roads. The tornado finally lifted in a field between east of Cabbage Ridge Road just short of the Elk River. Thanks to Limestone County EMA for their assistance on this survey. Start: 34.8932/-87.1550 End: 32.9181/-87.0802
17	2024	4	10	1120	Mobile Event Report Event Information Event Information Video Moderate Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	0.19	25	0	0	4 W Chunchula - 4 ESE Boothetown A brief EF-1 tornado began on Brighton Ct removing a home's roof. It appears the roof was removed due to a garage door failure leading to almost complete removal. An exterior wall in the garage was bowed out; however, a lower wind speed was assigned due to the failure mode being the garage door and absolute lack of any other damage surrounding the house. The tornado then crossed northwest across Brighton Dr and dissipated near Brandy Ct while snapping some large hardwood branches and a fence blown inward resulting in a convergent path. Start: 30.9186/-88.2743 End: 30.9200/-88.2770
16	2024	4	2	2240	Coosa Event Report Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	2.28	175	0	0	2 SSE Bradford - Kellyton A brief tornado touched down near Kellyton along County Road 62 causing a corridor of timber damage that was most notable near the intersection with AL Highway 9. The tornado continued northeast crossing US Highway 280 where additional timber damage occurred. The tornado dissipated after causing additional timber damage on County Road 50. Start: 32.9712/-86.0793 End: 32.9814/-86.0423
15	2024	4	2	2228	Coosa Event Report Event Information Event Information Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings	2.65	400	0	0	3 NW - 3 N Rockford A brief tornado touched down northwest of Rockford near Kings Bridge Rd causing minor timber damage. Satellite imagery depicted a swath of heavier vegetation/timber damage between Kings Bridge Rd and County Road 47 to suggest low-end EF1 intensity of 90 mph. The tornado continued northeast causing additional timber damage near County Road 47 and US Highway 231, dissipating shortly thereafter. Start: 32.9182/-86.2450 End: 32.9326/-86.2033
14	2024	4	2	2149	Chilton Event Report Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings	15.07	450	0	0	1 NNE Pletcher - 2 N Cooper The same storm that produced the Plantersville tornado continued northeastward. Some sporadic minor tree damage was observed around Pletcher but was more consistent with straight line winds. Damage became more consistent with a tornado as it reached a residence along County Road 359 where a couple trees were downed and minor roof damage occurred to the residence. Damage remained sporadic until it reached some residences along County Road 37. There portions of a porch overhang were blown off a residence, and two barns were damaged. One of these was destroyed though minimal damage was observed to nearby trees. A racecar trailer was blown 100 yards downstream and flattened. Minor tree damage continued as the tornado moved northeastward across County Road 9 and additional outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. The tornado intensified as it crossed an inaccessible area east of County Road 387 as depicted on satellite imagery by an area of heavier vegetation/timber damage. Much of the roof was blown off a manufactured home on County Road 49, with another manufactured home having about half of its roofing materials removed. Another pole barn was destroyed near County Road 391 where a personal weather station measured a 95.7 mph gust at an elevation of 7 feet. Occasional trees and limbs were downed as the tornado crossed Interstate 65 near Highway 31, before the tornado dissipated after crossing County Road 480. Start: 32.7121/-86.7786 End: 32.8038/-86.5453
13	2024	4	2	2128	Dallas-Chilton Event Report Event Information Event Information Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings	8.28	600	0	0	4 NW Paul M Grist State Park - 1 SSE Parnell The tornado began in a wooded area just east of the Perry/Dallas County line. It quickly reached its peak intensity as it crossed County Road 272 where dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, blocking the roadway for over a quarter of a mile as it paralleled the road. Additional trees were downed along County Roads 290 and 305, but the tornado weakened as it approached Plantersville. Still, several trees were downed along Dallas County 560 and Highway 22 in Plantersville. The tornado then crossed into Chilton County and downed more trees near residences on County Road 26 and County Road 16 before quickly dissipating as it crossed County Road 16. Start: 32.6410/-87.0398 End: 32.6749/-86.9044
12	2024	4	2	1701	Limestone Event Report Event Information Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	1.11	123	0	0	4 NE - 5 NE Athens This survey showed damage consistent with an EF-0 tornado. Multiple small and large branches were snapped along Hall Road. A large tree was split at the base in front of a residence on Mooresville Road. Significant loss of metal roof occurred on a detached 3-car garage and metal roof was peeled back on a shed. Roof debris was scattered northward behind a single family residence. Several large trees were uprooted along Panther Branch Creek off of Mooresville Road with other trees that had medium to large branches snapped. Start: 34.8261/-86.8947 End: 34.8315/-86.8764
11	2024	4	2	1555	Colbert Event Report Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	6.96	750	0	0	1 NNW - 3 NE Leighton Satellite imagery courtesy of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) depicted that a tornado touched down south of Old Highway 20 west of Sockwell Lane where a tree was uprooted. Ground surveys then tracked damage from the tornado northeast, with significant damage to a pole barn north of Highway 20 before snapping one power pole. Multiple trees were uprooted or snapped as the tornado tracked north of Leighton. Several of these trees fell on single family residences which also sustained loss of roof shingles. The tornado crossed County Line Road where a boat was lifted from its trailer and displaced north approximately 20 yards. Debris fallout was noted in an open field with some small tree twigs piercing the ground. Imagery indicated trees were uprooted south of Hatton and Bethel before the tornado lifted east of Shaw Road. Start: 34.6922/-87.5683 End: 34.7381/-87.4616
10	2024	3	15	0553	DeKalb Event Report Event Information Marginal Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	0.19	77	0	0	2 NNW Lakeview A tornado touchdown was recorded just south of County Road 72 in Tenbroeck, Alabama. There was damage to the roof of a chicken house where roof panels were peeled off the structure. The structure is oriented from west to east with the roof panel damage oriented south to north indicating winds opposite of the primary storm motion. A second area of damage was to a pole barn that was pushed over along with the roof breaking off of its 4x4 support beams. The roof materials were spread to the east northeast which would have been away from the storm motion. A third area of damage was to a small barn which had several roof panels blown off. The structure was also leaning from west to east. The tornado lifted just south of the small barn with no other damage found. Thank you to Dekalb County EMA for their assistance with completing this storm survey. Start: 34.4187/-85.9763 End: 34.4160/-85.9766
9	2024	3	9	0140	Dale Event Report Event Information Slight Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	4.40	1020	0	0	Mabson - 1 SSE Ward Bridge An NWS team conducted a combined aerial and ground survey. Aerial imagery indicated that the tornado touched down in a wooded area just west of Mabson Abry Road in Mabson, AL, snapping trees and causing significant damage to the roof of an outbuilding. The ground crew noted extensive tree damage along Mabson Abry Road, Caldonia Way and East County Road 36. A couple of utility poles were also snapped in this area. Aerial photographs indicated tree damage continued through a forested area between Mabson Abry Road and CR 33. The ground crew noted minor roof damage to a manufactured home near the intersection of Herman Strickland Road. Several more trees were snapped or uprooted further north along CR 33. Further east, more tree damage occurred on Herman Strickland Road where most of the structural damage was also noted. One home saw over 50% of its roofing material removed and a well-built outbuilding in the back yard had its doors blown in. The roof suffered some damage as well. Snapped trees were noted extending west into the woods/. Further up the road, a home suffered the removal of its roof on the southern end of the house and the destruction of the back porch, much of which wound up on the roof. A large outbuilding in the back yard was shifted off its foundation. A neighboring home suffered similar damage to its house and large outbuilding. The tornado was at its strongest at this point with wind speeds estimated at 105 mph, which is EF-1 strength. Aerial photos indicated that tree damage occurred a bit further north along Herman Strickland Road and then east through a forested area, including the Cedar Creek, and then along CRs 335 and 337. The tornado then lifted before reaching Ward Creek. Start: 31.4718/-85.5663 End: 31.4914/-85.4961
8	2024	1	9	0750	Houston Event Report Event Information Enhanced Risk	F2 (F2) Warnings Tornado started in Florida	20.94 (35.66)	1000 (1000)	1 (1)	10 (10)	2 SSW Madrid - 3 NW Gordon This tornado touched down in a swampy area, just east of Holmes Creek in northwest Jackson County. The tornado initially uprooted and snapped several softwood and hardwood trees, along Hickshill Road and in addition, it damaged an outbuilding there. The tornado continued northeast, damaging more hardwood and softwood trees along Piano Road. The first structure to be impacted by this tornado was a double-wide manufactured home on the northern side of Piano Road. Additional softwood and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted along Danford Bay Road. Tree damage continued along Orchid Road, Damascus Church Road and Layton Road as the tornado continued to progress northeastward. An outbuilding was damaged along Orchid Road, and a single-family home suffered significant roof damage along Layton Road. The tornado then destroyed two ninety foot, seventy-year-old concrete silos. Damage was found along the entire length of Everett Road which was composed of the snapping and uprooting of trees, along with damage to an outbuilding and a mobile home succumbing to window damage. More trees were damaged along Heislar Road and Peanut Road as the tornado continued its northeastward trek. A single-family home on Peanut Road suffered significant roof damage. When the tornado reached Shiloh Church Loop, a single-family home suffered significant roof damage. The tornado continued to move northeast across Highway 2 where more softwood and hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped. Most of the damage to this point is classified as EF-1. Before the tornado crossed into Alabama, it damaged the roof of a small business on US-231. After crossing into Houston County Alabama, the tornado produced a continuous swath of damage on either side of State Line Road all the way towards the city of Cottonwood. This is also consistent of EF-1 damage. The first instance of EF-2 damage was when the tornado approached Cottonwood proper, along Ramer Loop rolling a single-wide mobile home, destroying it, despite it being well strapped. As the tornado moved through downtown Cottonwood, numerous small businesses sustained damage, ranging from blown out windows, roof damage and in one case the failure of the front-facing brick facade. Additional EF-2 damage occurred when the tornado removed the entire roof of a large two-story home. The tornado continued its northeastward jog, leaving Cottonwood proper, and commenced to destroy a two-story Moose Lodge that was composed of cinder-blocks resulting in another instance of EF-2 damage. The most significant tree damage noted on this survey occurred when the tornado paralleled Dyers Road, thus snapping numerous hardwood and softwood trees. The most significant damage along this northeastward path occurred on September Road where a double-wide home was completely destroyed, and resulted in one fatality. As the tornado continued to move northeast to across Whitaker Road and Creek Church Road, EF-1 tree damage was noted. The tornado caused mainly EF-0 damage to softwood and hardwood trees along Green Frog Road and Ed Tolar Road. One last structural damage occurred to a single-family home where it caused significant roof damage before lifting near the Chattahoochee River. In summary, while most damage was EF-1, there were instances of EF-2 damage with the max wind of 130 mph. In addition to the one fatality, there were also ten direct injuries from the tornado and an additional six indirect injuries during the response phase of the disaster, all in the Cottonwood area. Thanks to Houston County and Jackson County Emergency Management for assistance with this damage survey. Start: 30.8676/-85.5799 End: 31.1789/-85.1191
7	2024	1	9	0553	Houston Event Report Event Information Event Information Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings	1.24	225	0	0	1 ENE Memphis - 1 SSE Wilson Mill A tornado touched down near Sowell Road west of Willie Varnum Road, causing damage to trees and a farm building. The tornado continued northeast, crossing Willie Varnum Road, causing significant tree damage, supportive of an EF-1 rating with max winds estimated near 90 mph. The tornado also damaged the roofs of several homes along Willie Varnum Road before dissipating before reaching Cottonwood Road. Thanks to Houston County, Alabama Emergency Management for assistance with this survey. Start: 31.1350/-85.3554 End: 31.1485/-85.3427
6	2024	1	9	0438	Baldwin Event Report Event Information Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	5.09	20	0	0	3 SSE Belforest - 1 N Silverhill An EF0 tornado touched down near Dick Higbee Road on the south side of the St. Michael Catholic High School where multiple trees were uprooted in a convergent pattern. It is possible the tornado touched down sooner in the adjacent field, however the next surveyable location to the west on Highway 181 did not have any visible damage. The tornado continued east from the high school causing a discontinuous path of damage including large tree limbs broken off. Any semblance of a discontinuous path disappears to the east of County Road 55 near Woodpecker Road, and the tornado end point was set at this location. The tornado was small, only peaking at around 20 yards in width with a peak wind speed of 75 mph and path length of 5.09 miles. Start: 30.5537/-87.8361 End: 30.5601/-87.7510
5	2024	1	9	0435	Baldwin Event Report Event Information Event Information Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	0.26	50	0	0	2 S - 2 SSE Steelwood A short lived EF1 tornado began just west of State Highway 59 and tracked through a stand of trees adjacent to the highway. EF1 damage was observed with numerous snaps and uproots of trees along State Highway 59. Any visible damage on high resolution satellite imagery became indistinguishable just southeast of the home adjacent to the aforementioned stand of trees, and the end point of the tornado is marked at this location. This was originally thought to have been part of the Cambron Trail tornado, however after review of high-resolution satellite imagery it was determined that these were two separate tornadoes. Start: 30.6971/-87.7751 End: 30.6982/-87.7710
4	2024	1	9	0432	Baldwin Event Report Event Information Enhanced Risk	F1 Warnings Watch	1.85	230	0	0	2.9 SW - 1.4 SSW Steelwood An EF1 tornado touched down within a neighborhood off of US Highway 31 tracking eastward over a majority of Cambron Trail. The tornado likely started in a wooded area to the west of Cambron Trail and just east of Wildflower Trail. On Wildflower Trail, there were signs that low end wind damage was beginning to trees in the form of small tree limbs being knocked down and an old, rotted tree being snapped. However, this spot lacked convergent damage and was likely the rear inflow surge that occurred right before the tornado touched down. After touchdown, the tornado moved across Cambron Trail removing around 20% of roofing material off of multiple homes and uprooting/snapping multiple hardwood and softwood trees. Multiple fences in the neighborhood were also knocked down or damaged. The tornado crossed US Highway 31 by Cambron Trail, resulting in a couple uproots/snaps of softwood trees. Thanks to the availability of high-resolution satellite imagery, we were able to determine what happened between US Highway 31 and State Highway 59. The original Cambron Trail tornado began to track to the northeast, widening to around 230 yards before dissipating prior to reaching Darby Lane and State Highway 59. A new tornado developed to its southeast, which was originally thought to have been a part of this tornado. Start: 30.6953/-87.8193 End: 30.6977/-87.7724
3	2024	1	9	0412	Mobile Event Report Event Information Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	0.66	30	0	0	2 W - 1.4 WNW Delchamps A brief, weak EF0 tornado occurred in the Bayou La Batre area north of Old Rock Road. The tornado path was visible via high resolution satellite imagery with a few tree uproots and other minor vegetation damage. Start: 30.4046/-88.1839 End: 30.4043/-88.1729
2	2024	1	9	0356	Mobile Event Report Event Information Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	1.48	20	0	0	2 NNE Dawes - 3 SSE Mobile Regional Airport A brief EF-0 tornado began along Cottage Hill Road just east of Dawes Road. The tornado quickly intensified knocking down fences and ripping branches off. Parts of the fence were blow across Cottage Hill Rd to the north. The tornado peaked as it moved towards Leroy Stevens Rd resulting in a low brick wall being destroyed. Uplift to the corner of the roof of a small retail building and the most impressive damage was rolling either a small trailer or small RV. The tornado then crossed Leroy Stevens Rd before dissipating. The tornado may have continued further but no convergent path was able to be found after this point. Start: 30.6396/-88.2435 End: 30.6446/-88.2193
1	2024	1	9	0347	Mobile Event Report Event Information Enhanced Risk	F0 Warnings Watch	2.99	20	0	0	3 ESE Tanner Williams - 3 WNW Mobile Regional Airport The tornado began likely just west of Novatan Rd south of Tanner Williams Rd in the forest based off of TDS from KMOB. Exact location is difficult to find and may need satellite imagery at a later date. The tornado quickly moved east across Novatan Rd where it caused a few softwoods to loose large limbs. Sporadic nature of the damage supported lower bound wind estimates for the damage. A small shed was also tossed at this point. Tornado continued northeast where it produced light sporadic damage to trees. The tornado then crossed Tanner Williams Rd near Rigby Rd causing minor damage to trees and brought down a traffic light. Sporadic damage continue to the northeast towards Snow Road where damage became too sporadic to determine a convergent path and the tornado likely lifted. A weak discontinuous path may be possible further east; however, damage was either too weak or too small to sporadic for ground surveys to determine a path after Snow Rd. Start: 30.7035/-88.3304 End: 30.7119/-88.2811

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