Early Morning March Tornado Event
March 9, 2022
Summary of all Local Storm Reports (LSRs) on March 9th, as well as all the LSRs across the region for this event. Storm survey teams preliminarily concluded that there were 2 EF-1 tornadoes in our forecast area early on March 9th.
The data provided on this page are considered preliminary as we continue to analyze all available data. We will add more information to this page and social media as it becomes available. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Mobile County, AL Tornado
Public Information Statement National Weather Service Mobile AL 140 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022 ...NWS Damage Survey for 03/09/22 Tornado Event... ..Southwest Mobile County Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90-100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.77 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/09/2022 Start Time: 12:42 AM CST Start Location: 3 N Dees / Mobile County / AL Start Lat/Lon: 30.6102 / -88.3371 End Date: 03/09/2022 End Time: 12:45 AM CST End Location: 2 SSW Seven Hills / Mobile County / AL End Lat/Lon: 30.6301 / -88.3189 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down on Lakefront Ct where it produced very minor tree damage, after which the tornado tracked off to the northeast. The most significant structural damage occurred at a residence near the intersection of Lakefront Dr and Dogwood Circle. Roof damage and damage to multiple hardwood/softwood trees was noted. The tornado then continued off to the northeast where it weakened slightly as it crossed Scenic View Dr. It then continued northeast and increased in strength as it approached Busby Rd where multiple softwood trees were found snapped. The tornado lifted somewhere to the northeast of Busby Rd before crossing Schmidt Ln and/or Johnson Rd where no damage was found. The team surveyed reports of damage on Repoll Rd, but only sporadic minor wind damage was noted. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.
The photo below was taken during the tornado survey in Mobile County and shows the extent of the damage along the path of the tornado.
Conecuh County, AL Tornado
Public Information Statement National Weather Service Mobile AL 705 PM CST Wed Mar 9 2022 ...NWS Damage Survey for 03/09/22 Tornado Event... ..Conecuh County Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.196 miles Path Width /maximum/: 148.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/09/2022 Start Time: 02:11 AM CST Start Location: 2 E Belleville / Conecuh County / AL Start Lat/Lon: 31.4245 / -87.0796 End Date: 03/09/2022 End Time: 02:12 AM CST End Location: 2 E Belleville / Conecuh County / AL End Lat/Lon: 31.4261 / -87.0769 Survey Summary: A 2.5 mile long swath of straight line wind south of Belleville preceded the brief Belleville tornado. The straight line wind damage began to the west of CR 15, south of Belleville, and continued to the northeast toward Highway 84. The straight line wind damage may have started prior to CR 15, but the survey team could not access areas further to the southwest. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along the initial swath of straight line wind damage. A brief tornado occurred just east of Belleville along CR 56. Numerous pine trees were snapped along with several hardwoods snapped and uprooted just south of CR 56. Three homes in the area sustained minor roof damage with roof loss for several sheds and storage buildings. Metal roof pieces were noted in nearby trees and scattered along the path. A small flag pole was bent to the ground and a nearby power line was down. The tornado quickly moved northeast across Highway 84 where several more trees were snapped. The tornado likely lifted somewhere just to the north of Highway 84, to the east of Belleville. A path of straight line wind was noted for at least another 1.5 miles to the northeast of the tornado track where several more trees were snapped and a couple of trees were uprooted. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.
The photos below were taken during the tornado survey in Conecuh County and show the extent of the damage along the path of the tornado.
Additional Information
Acknowledgements: Page created by Morgan Barry (Forecaster) and Christina Leach (Forecaster). Updated by Michael Mugrage (Forecaster).
LAST UPDATED: March 2024
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