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Demopolis (Marengo) EF-0 Tornado
November 16, 2011
 

 
EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
85 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:
None
Damage Path Length:
2.57 miles
Maximum Path Width:
250 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
32.4813/-87.8567 at 732 am
Approximate End Point/Time:
32.5032/-87.8174 at 736 am

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage near the city of Demopolis and assessed damage that was consistent with a tornado.  An EF-0 tornado touched down along Maria Avenue and moved northeastward, where it crossed Jefferson Road.  It lifted along U.S. Highway 80, just east of U.S. Highway 43.  Approximately 20 homes in the Edgewood subdivision sustained minor roof damage.  Several business signs along U.S. Highway 80 were blown down.  The Central Farmers' Co-Op sustained significant damage as part of its roof was removed.

 
Radar Data 

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This is an image of the 0.5 degree reflectivity data from KBMX at 733 am as the circulation moved into Demopolis.  Click to enlarge.

Radar Image
This is an image of the 0.5 degree velocity (SRM) data from KBMX at 733 am as the circulation moved into Demopolis. Click to enlarge

 
Storm Damage Images  - Click to Enlarge

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Roof damage in Demopolis

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Sign marquee damage in Demopolis

 

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Roof Damage

Storm Damage Info
Roof Damage