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2020 Tornado Occurrences (73)
Tornado # of Year Year Month Day Time (CST) County Damage Scale Path Length (Miles) Maximum Path Width (Yards) Fatalities Injuries Location
73 2020 12 14 102 Jefferson

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350
 
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1 ESE Bessemer - 2 SSE Ross Bridge 
The tornado first touched down on Dusty Lane, causing damage mainly to weakened or shallow rooted trees. The tornado crossed Morgan Road and continued east across an inaccessible forested area, crossing Shades Creek and then passing just behind The Oaks on Parkwood Blvd. Scores of trees were either uprooted or snapped in the area, and minor structural damage was noted at The Oaks. The tornado continued eastward and reached its peak intensity as it crossed Parkwood Road just west of Alabama Highway 150, with a dozen or so very large hardwoods uprooted, causing damage to homes and vehicles. The tornado was also estimated to be at its maximum width of about 350 yards in this area as it crossed AL 150. The tornado narrowed and weakened as it crossed another area of forested land, before snapping an older tree along Ross Bridge Parkway just west of Deer Valley Elementary School, then skirted the north end of the campus before ascending Shades Crest Mountain, then rapidly dissipating as it crossed Shades Crest Road. Special thanks to Jefferson County EMA for their assistance doing damage assessments in the forested area by UAS.

Start: 33.3637/-86.9428
End: 33.3673/-86.8610
72 2020 10 10 1514 Chambers

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125
 
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3 E - 3 ENE Buffalo
A brief EF0 tornado touched down along CR 92 northeast of Lafayette and headed northeast before ending along CR 176. Several pine trees were uprooted or leaning on both sides of CR 92. A hardwood tree was uprooted along CR 176 where the tornado dissipated. A weak TDS was detected in association with this brief touchdown. Associated with Tropical System Delta.

Start: 32.9462/-85.3531
End: 32.9557/-85.3515
71 2020 10 10 401 Mobile

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25
 
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1.5 SSE St Elmo 
A very brief tornado touched down and crossed Beverly Road south of St. Elmo. The tornado result in a few trees uprooted and two small pine trees snapped. While very narrow, there was clear convergence along the short path. There was no damage to structures noted, but the survey had limited access off of Beverly Road. Associated with Tropical System Delta.

Start: 30.4803/-88.2508
End: 30.4814/-88.2505
70 2020 8 28 1658 Cullman-Morgan

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0.22


 
40
 
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2 SE Eva - 2 ESE Eva
NWS Huntsville and Morgan County EMA storm survey determined damage near Eva, or near the Cullman County and Morgan County line, was consistent with a strong EF-0 tornado with winds of 84 mph. The tornado itself appeared to have a very small vortex in the magnitude of approximately 30 to 50 yards. The tornado appeared to touch down on the Cullman County side where it caused tree damage in the form of large branches being knocked down. The maximum sustained damage was noted on the Morgan County side, on Pentecost Rd. where the tornado destroyed a small storage structure built from cinder blocks. This small structure appeared to be unanchored and not reinforced which led to the collapse of the walls and the roof. Video evidence from this location also saw vehicles being lifted up and sat down and a boat being lifted up and pushed about 3 ft from its location. The tornado likely lifted in a field north of Pentecost Rd.

Start: 34.3062/-86.7245
End: 34.3085/-86.7221
69 2020 8 28 1627 Cullman

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5.56


 
115
 
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2 NE Sardis - 5 WNW West Point 
NWS Huntsville storm survey concluded that the damage in northwestern Cullman County was consistent with an EF-1 tornado with winds of 87 mph. It appeared at the tornado touched down near CR 1069 where it caused minor damage to a farm building and knocked down several small to large tree branches. Damage was noted far off on a path between CR 1069 and CR 1059. At CR 1059 several trees were either snapped or uprooted. The most intense damage was noted with two small farm structures that were destroyed and a single-wide mobile home that was knocked off its piers but remained upright. The mobile home remained attached to its straps and the straps to I-beams. However one I-beam and one strap were dislodged on the front end of the mobile home. The tornado continued between CR 1059 and CR 1082 near the CR 1083 intersection where some more large trees were uprooted. The tornado likely continued between CR 1082 and SR 157 and then lifted before reaching SR 157.

Start: 34.2436/-87.1019
End: 34.2865/-87.0201
68 2020 8 28 1536 Winston

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2.56


 
100
 
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1 NNE Winston Free State Barn - 2 NE Houston Recreational Area
The tornado developed near a mobile home manufacturing facility where it peeled portions of sheet metal from the roof of the building, removed some skirting from a modular building and blew out two windows on a vehicle. The tornado then crossed Highway 33 where it remained just north of County Road 24 and remaining to the north of the Winston County School complex and transportation lot. The tornado continued east through wooded, uninhabited and inaccessible area. The tornado was found to have dissipated before reaching County Road 2 where there was no observable damage. The National Weather Service would like to thank Winston County EMA for their assistance in these damage assessments.

Start: 34.1684/-87.4100
End: 34.1698/-87.3654
67 2020 8 28 1502 Winston

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8.75


 
325
 
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2 SE Ashridge - 2 NNE Moreland 
The tornado developed in a wooded, uninhabited area east of County Road 195 and moved northeast, crossing County Road 6 near Sandy Creek where it caused minor timber damage. The tornado caused minor damage to the roof of a chicken house just off of County Road 415. The tornado continued northeast where it approached Highway 33 west of Moreland. The tornado caused notable timber damage as it crossed Highway 33 then it continues northeast. The tornado moved across County Road 3163 where it removed sheathing from under a manufactured home, destroyed a small outbuilding, and removed portions of siding and sheathing from a manufactured home. The tornado then crossed County Road 63 or Cheatam Road where it removed a portion of the roof from a manufactured home, damaged two garage doors, and blew out a window of a outdoor storage building. A small portion of this structure suffered some minor exterior wall relocation from the slab but it was found that the wall was anchored by nailing to the concrete slab. The tornado continued northeast before dissipating in wooded, uninhabited terrain near Collier Creek.

Start: 34.2030/-87.4283
End: 34.2670/-87.2974
66 2020 8 23 1113 Madison

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0.12


 
50
 
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1.4 N - 1.5 N Hobbs Island  
A local research meteorologist located at Ditto Landing witnessed a tornado and possibly a waterspout at times on and adjacent to Hobbs Island along the Tennessee River. Mesonet cameras including one from the University of Alabama in Hunstville at the Severe Weather Institute, Radar and Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL) captured the event. No damages were reported.

Start: 34.5500/-86.5500
End: 34.5500/-86.5500
65 2020 7 26 1753 Limestone

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0.23


 
25
 
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0.6 SSW - 0.6 S Whiteside 
A well photographed and reported waterspout developed around 1800 LST and lasted several minutes. The waterspout appeared as a narrow elephant trunk tube in numerous photos and videos sent into social media or directly to the National Weather Service in Huntsville. From the videos and photos received, the waterspout became a landspout tornado at times on the eastern shore of Lake Wheeler, just a few hundred yards south of the U.S. Highway 31 causeway. Due to reporting requirements, this will be logged as a tornado with an Unknown EF rating since no damage was reported. For purposes of this database, it will be an EF0.

Start: 34.6200/-86.9500
End: 34.6200/-86.9500
64 2020 6 24 1249 Mobile

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2.66


 
300
 
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4 NE - 7 NE Chinchula
The tornado first touched down southwest of Kelly Trail and moved northeast across the road. In this area, significant damage was noted to both softwood and hardwood trees with the trunks of many trees snapped. A couple of homes suffered significant damage due to the fallen trees. Another home on the western edge of the tornado path had roof damage to the north side of the structure. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Celeste Road, weakened and lifted just east of John Kelly Road. The tree damage was much more sporadic and not as significant in the Celeste Road area as it was further to the southwest.

Start: 30.9817/-88.1666
End: 31.01017/-88.1362
63 2020 6 24 1239 Mobile

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0.28


 
50
 
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2 NE Mobile Regional Airport
A very brief, weak EF-0 tornado touched down just north of Zeigler Blvd on Durbin Court and tracked northeast, lifting as it approached the Mobile Fairgrounds. The damage with the tornado was very sporadic and light, with mainly branches of softwood trees damaged.

Start: 30.7059/-88.2177
End: 30.7087/-88.2142
62 2020 4 23 753 Covington

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0.01
 
25 0
 
0
 
6.5 NE Florala
A grain bin was damaged by a brief EF-0 tornado.

Start: 31.0735/-86.3995
End: 31.0735/-86.3989
61 2020 4 23 742 Covington

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0.37


 
50
 
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3.5 NE - 4 NE Falco
A brief tornado touchdown occurred along an approximately one half of a mile track. There were several trees snapped and uprooted with a weak convergence damage pattern noted. This short track was just west of Bogganlevel Road and ended at the roadway.

Start: 31.0627/-86.5700
End: 31.0627/-86.5638
60 2020 4 23 537 Mobile

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0.55
 
75 0
 
0
 
7.3 NW - 6.9 NW Chunchula
The tornado touched down just between Lott Road and Malone Road and moved east across Malone Road. Due to no access further east, the end point is an estimate. The tornado resulted in primarily tree damage. However, one large tree resulted in significant damage to a home. One residence also had its garage door blown in and a shed was heavily damaged.

Start: 30.9642/-88.3089
End: 30.9662/-88.2999
59 2020 4 19 2246 Henry

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6.64


 
100
 
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2 SE Dancy - 1 N Miller
The 4th and final Henry County tornado touched down just west of County Road 99 south of County Road 66 and then tracked eastward, lifting just east of County Road 95. Damage was primarily confined to snapped trees and consistent with EF-1 damage. There was some damage to the roof of a double-wide manufactured home on Field Road.

Start: 31.4453/-85.2642
End: 31.4486/-85.1526
58 2020 4 19 2246 Baldwin

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0.47
 
300 0
 
1
 
8 NE Robertsdale
The tornado touched down just west of Cowpen Creek Road and continued east-southeast across the road. Numerous large pines were snapped along the path. A couple of mobile homes suffered damage to roofs, siding, and skirting. An RV camper was picked up by the tornado and destroyed. One individual suffered minor injuries. The tornado lifted just west of Burgett Lane. Straight line wind damage continued farther east-southeast across Burgett Lane and County Road 87.

Start: 30.5903/-87.5818
End: 30.5887/-87.5741
57 2020 4 19 2245 Henry

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1.49


 
500
 
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1 SE - 2 E Balkum
Tornado touched down along Camp Springs Road, near County Road 131. A single family home was damaged and an automotive shop was destroyed at County Road 121. The tornado continued northeast, causing scattered tree damage before lifting near County Road 53 after damaging an additional structure.

Start: 31.4007/-85.2142
End: 31.4103/-85.1916
56 2020 4 19 2242 Houston

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0.71
 
50 0
 
0
 
1 ENE - 2 ENE Peterman
A tornado touched down in northwest Houston County on Bob Hall Road, just south of Ariel Lane. Here it damaged the roof of a home and tore a portion of the roof off of a storage facility. It tracked southeast and damaged the roof of approximately eight homes in a neighborhood along Nottingham Way. The tornado continued to the southeast and downed trees along Harrington Lane where it quickly lifted.

Start: 31.2064/-85.4613
End: 31.2025/-85.4519
55 2020 4 19 2240 Henry

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5.18


 
300
 
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1 WSW Tumbleton - 2 NE Balkum
Tornado touched down just west of County Road 15 in Henry County, Alabama. The tornado continued northeast through the town of Tumbleton, damaging several single family homes. The tornado destroyed a double wide mobile home northeast of Tumbleton, leading to one fatality. The peak damage was noted from Tumbleton to the mobile home, with winds estimated at 125 mph. The tornado continued northeast, damaging another single family home and outbuildings. The tornado lifted near County Road 53. Special thanks to Henry County Emergency Management and the Henry County Sheriff's Office for providing damage information and aerial imagery.

Start: 31.3994/-85.2790
End: 31.4370/-85.2029
54 2020 4 19 2232 Geneva

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1.82
 
100 0
 
0
 
1 N - 1 E Oak Grove
This brief tornado touched down near Roaring Creek and damaged some trees near the intersection of County Routes 38 and 52 before lifting. Damage was consistent with EF-0.

Start: 31.1022/-85.7740
End: 31.0862/-85.7594
53 2020 4 19 2220 Dale-Henry

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25.39


 
150

 
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1 ENE Ozark - 1 NNE Balkum
A long-track tornado touched down in Ozark, AL and produced EF-1 damage along most of its 25-mile long track, mostly in the form of snapped or uprooted trees. In Ozark, the tornado removed the brick facade from the side of a doctor s office on Community Drive and tore some siding off a business on James St. The tornado continued southeast out of Ozark and snapped some trees in a subdivision in the vicinity of County Routes 20 and 27 before turning more eastward and damaging trees all the day to the county line. The tornado crossed into Henry County and severely damaged several small barns, farm buildings and silos northwest of Newville, AL. Within Newville and along U.S. 431, the tornado produced some EF-0 damage to the roofs of several homes. The tornado then continued to damage trees until it lifted just east of CR 103.

Start: 31.4567/-85.6410
End: 31.4289/-85.2218
52 2020 4 19 2155 Mobile

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8.90
 
100 0
 
0
 
1 SSW Tanner Williams - 3 SSW Mobile Regional Airport
The tornado touched down just west of North Grand Bay Wilmer Road and continued east-southeast to Eliza Jordan Road South, then turned toward the southeast crossing over Airport Boulevard. The most significant damage occurred after the tornado crossed Airport Blvd. in the Wakefield and Dominion Subdivisions where many homes suffered damage to roofs, siding, gutters, chimneys, and porches. Numerous fences were brought down as well. The tornado continued southeast before finally lifting just south of Cottage Hill Road. Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted along the entire path.

Start: 30.7092/-88.3781
End: 30.6400/-88.2517
51 2020 4 19 2205 Mobile

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1.30
 
75 0
 
0
 
7.6-6.3 W Theodore Idle Hour A 
The tornado touched down just east of the Alabama/Mississippi state line and tracked eastward before quickly lifting after it crossed Tom Gaston Road. The tornado first toppled an irrigation watering system, and then passed through two private residential properties where it destroyed a barn, along with numerous broken branches and a few snapped trees. The most significant damage occurred shortly after to a private industrial property where three silos and a barn were destroyed, three empty semi trailers were tipped over, and one door of a large metal building was blown in and the other blown out.

Start: 30.5800/-88.4000
End: 30.6400/-88.2517
50 2020 4 19 2203 Coffee

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4.40 50 0
 
0
 
1 NNE Lowry Mill - 2 N Mixon Crossroads
A dual pol tornadic debris signature was visible from EOX radar moving across portions of northern Coffee County. Damage occurred in the form of numerous snapped trees and roof damage. The tornado was rated EF0 with winds estimated near 80 mph.

Start: 31.5400/-85.9700
End: 31.5100/-85.9100
49 2020 4 19 2155 Mobile

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8.90
 
100 0
 
0
 
1 SSW Tanner Williams - 3 SSW Mobile Regional Airport
The tornado touched down just west of North Grand Bay Wilmer Road and continued east-southeast to Eliza Jordan Road South, then turned toward the southeast crossing over Airport Boulevard. The most significant damage occurred after the tornado crossed Airport Blvd. in the Wakefield and Dominion Subdivisions where many homes suffered damage to roofs, siding, gutters, chimneys, and porches. Numerous fences were brought down as well. The tornado continued southeast before finally lifting just south of Cottage Hill Road. Numerous trees were either snapped or uprooted along the entire path.

Start: 30.7092/-88.3781
End: 30.6400/-88.2517
48 2020 4 19 2149 Covington

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1.21


 
300

 
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5.3 NE - 5.9 ENE Andalusia
A tornado touched down just to the northwest of County Road 70 and traveled approximately one and a quarter of a mile towards the southeast. The tornado rapidly intensified after touchdown and produced EF-2 damage. A stand of pine trees were snapped near the bases with no tree left undamaged. The tornado then widened and severely damaged a duplex, sweeping it from its foundation with portions of the debris lofted across C.R. 70 approximately 75 yards away. The duplex did not have proper anchoring to the slab. A nearby concrete block workshop was also destroyed with the roof removed and 26 foot high concrete block walls toppled. A storage unit to the south was also completely destroyed. This damage was assessed as EF-2 tornado intensity.

Start: 31.3479/-86.3955
End: 31.3364/-86.3800
47 2020 4 19 2106 Mobile

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3.10
 
75 0
 
0
 
2 SE Mobile Regional Airport - 3 N Tillmans Corner
The tornado touched down just south of Hitt Road in the Smithfield Subdivision and tracked southeast, crossing over the intersection of Cody and Grelot Roads. It continued to move toward the southeast across Hillcrest Road and Cottage Hill Road, and then finally lifted just before reaching Knollwood Drive. Mostly tree damage occurred with this tornado with numerous branches broken, with the most damage occurring from Hillcrest Road until the tornado lifted where several trees were snapped or uprooted. Some houses suffered structural damage that were impacted by falling limbs or trees, and many fences were brought down as well. Sporadic wind damage occurred from Knollwood Drive to Government Boulevard after the tornado lifted.

Start: 30.6684/-88.2154
End: 30.6356/-88.1781
46 2020 4 19 2105 Mobile

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1.30


 
75

 
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3 W - 2 W Dees
The tornado touched down just east of the Alabama/Mississippi state line and tracked eastward before quickly lifting after it crossed Tom Gaston Road. The tornado first toppled an irrigation watering system, and then passed through two private residential properties where it destroyed a barn, along with numerous broken branches and a few snapped trees. The most significant damage occurred shortly after to a private industrial property where three silos and a barn were destroyed, three empty semi trailers were tipped over, and one door of a large metal building was blown in and the other blown out.

Start: 30.5771/-88.3973
End: 30.5747/-88.3756
45 2020 4 12 2127 Dallas

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3.80
 
400 0
 
0
 
4 NE Belnap - 3 S Tyler
A tornado near the intersection of County Road 62 and County Road 417, about three miles southeast of the Sardis community in Dallas County. The tornado moved northeast, causing tree damage along County Road 471, County Road 30 and County Road 451. The tornado lifted at County Road 451. The tornado damage path was 3.80 miles long and was 400 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 80 mph.

Start: 32.2440/-86.9515
End: 32.2791/-86.9016
44 2020 4 12 2122 DeKalb

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3.56


 
110

 
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1 NNE - 4 NE Collinsville
National Weather Service Huntsville storm assessment team determined the sporadic and minor damage near Collinsville was caused by an EF-0 Tornado. Damage indicators at touch down were noted as several trees were uprooted along and just east of N. Valley Ave. Large branches were snapped off trees as the tornado tracked east of CR 822 before destroying a small barn shed along CR 853.

Start: 34.2744/-85.8560
End: 34.2988/-85.8027
43 2020 4 12 2114 Perry

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2.42
 
350 0
 
0
 
5 ESE - 6 E Heiberger
A tornado formed along County Road 9 about four miles north of the Sprott community in northern Perry County. The tornado moved northeast and caused extensive tree damage along County Road 2, where the tornado strengthened to a maximum intensity of 100 mph. The Mount Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church had a portion of its roof removed, and the adjacent fellowship hall was destroyed. A short distance to the northeast, the tornado dissipated near Hodgens Road. The tornado damage path was 2.42 miles long and was 350 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 100 mph.

Start: 32.7317/-87.2012
End: 32.7622/-87.1826
42 2020 4 12 2050 DeKalb

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1 SE- 3 ESE Higdon
The tornado touched down half a mile to the west of Shiloh Community Church, damaging a barn. The tornado moved eastward along County Road 814 approaching the community of Shiloh. The greatest structural damage occurred at the church, with large sections of roof being damaged, and the walkway covering being removed from the church. At this point the tornado was at its widest, at 154 yards. The tornado continued moving to the east toward the Alabama/Georgia state line. Along the remainder of the path, relatively minor damage occurred to several mobile homes, peeling back metal from the roofs, and snapping both hardwood and softwood trees. The tornado was EF-1 strength at it's highest intensity near Shiloh Community Church, with wind speeds of 95 mph. The tornado further strengthened and became larger in size after it crossed into Northwestern Georgia.

Start: 34.8349/-85.6120
End: 34.8372/-85.5789
41 2020 4 12 2041 Marengo-Wilcox

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8.05
 
1000 0
 
0
 
1 N Vineland - 1 ESE Lamison
The tornado entered Wilcox County from Marengo County just southwest of County Road 32 and lifted near County Road 30. The most significant damage occurred along County Road 32 where numerous pine trees were snapped. A mobile home was heavily damaged by a large pine tree. Additional trees were either uprooted or snapped along the path with the tornado weakening as it approached County Road 30 just east of Lamison.

Start: 32.0443/-86.4590
End: 32.1162/-87.5508
40 2020 4 12 2027 Blount-Marshall

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4.97

 
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0

 
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3 NNE Brooksville - 1.4 WNW Hyatt
A tornado track was identified from far northern Blount County into southern Marshall County . A tornado track was identified from far northern Blount County into southern Marshall County . The tornado touched down in far northeast Blount County and crossed the Marshall County line about one mile west-southwest of Meadowbrook Drive. The tornado tracked approximately three miles crossing Alabama Highway 79 South, where dozens of trees were uprooted and a couple of homes sustained minor roof damage. The tornado continued to the east-northeast uprooting several more trees before lifting along Foster Road.

Start: 34.2210/-86.4590
End: 34.2253/-86.4254
39 2020 4 12 2016 Clarke

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0.77
 
100 0
 
0
 
West Bend
The tornado touched down approximately three quarters of a mile west of West Bend Road and moved northwest across West Bend Road before lifting. Numerous pine trees were snapped along the path. The start point of the path is estimated. There was also a much larger area of straight line wind damage observed around the area, with winds estimated at 60-80, which resulted in tree damage.

Start: 31.7980/-88.1340
End: 31.8035/-88.1225
38 2020 4 12 2012 Cullman

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2.50

 
350
 
0

 
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5 NW Chamblees Mill - 4 SW Holly Pond
The tornado touched down just east of County Road 640 near the Duck River and move to the northeast. Along its path, it uprooted numerous trees and removed the metal roofing on a chicken house as it move across County Road 645. The tornado intensified as it cross County Road 703 and removed the roof of a home. Another home along County Road 781 had its roof removed. The tornado continued briefly to the northeast, uprooting more trees and removing the metal roofing of a barn. The tornado lifted just east of County Road 771 near Buzzard Branch.

Start: 34.1239/-86.7087
End: 34.1337/-86.6669
37 2020 4 12 2011 Cullman

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0.35
 
70 0
 
0
 
5 NNE Hanceville
A brief tornado touched down near the junction of County Road 749 and County Road 747 just south of the Welti Community. The tornado moved to the southeast where it uprooted several trees and destroyed a small shed. It cross 747 and uprooted a few more trees before lifting east of 747 near Glasscock Creek.

Start: 34.1329/-86.7377
End: 34.1297/-86.7330
36 2020 4 12 2003 Choctaw

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0.41

 
100
 
0

 
0

 
1 SW Cullomburg
An EF-1 tornado touched down in a heavily wooded area west of Lasiter Rd (also west of Highway 17.) The tornado snapped numerous pine trees trees along its path. The start and end points are estimated due to lack of access. There was also a much larger area of straight line wind damage observed in and around Cullomburg with winds estimated at 60-80 mph, which downed numerous trees and heavily damaged a couple of sheds.

Start: 31.7065/-88.3161
End: 31.7118/-88.3128
35 2020 4 12 2000 Cullman

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5.42
 
300 0
 
0
 
2 S Good Hope - 2 NW Hanceville
The tornado touched down just west of Beech Grove Road just south of Good Hope before crossing Interstate 65 near mile marker 302 where dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado continued on an east-northeast track crossing County Road 490 and County Road 573 uprooting dozens more trees. As the tornado neared Highway 31 along Day Gap Road, it intensified and removed the roof from a single wide trailer and caused more concentrated tree damage. The tornado crossed Highway 31 and continue to the east-northeast causing damage to a gas station and uprooting or snapping several more trees. The tornado lifted just east of County Road 599.

Start: 34.0736/-86.8747
End: 34.0937/-86.7835
34 2020 4 12 1951 Cullman

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2.97

 
200
 
0

 
0

 
5 E Wilson Bend - 7 NW Colony
The tornado touched down just southwest of County Road 94 near Coon Creek. It moved along a northeasterly track, uprooting several trees. As it crossed County Road 107 several chicken houses were completely destroyed and dozens of trees were uprooted. It continued to the northeast, snapping or uprooting trees and damaging a shed along County Road 108. After crossing County Road 108 and snapping or uprooting several more trees, the tornado lifted just south west of County Road 222.

Start: 33.9984/-87.0368
End: 34.0169/-86.9902
33 2020 4 12 1933 Tuscaloosa

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9.86
 
230 0
 
0
 
2 N Holt - 5 SSW Bankhead Lock and Dam
A tornado began on the eastern banks of Lake Tuscaloosa, inside of the Northriver Yacht Club community. Trees where snapped and uprooted, with some residences sustaining relatively minor roofing damage, aside from anything more significant resulting from tree fall. The tornado moved northeastward and crossed the Black Warrior River, uprooting and snapping hundreds of trees along its path. The tornado ended just before the Whiteoak Creek Branch of the Black Warrior River, just prior to the Jefferson County line. The tornado damage path was 9.86 miles long and was 230 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 100 mph.

Start: 33.2831/-87.5015
End: 33.3801/-87.3778
32 2020 4 12 1912 Walker

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2.90

 
1000
 
0

 
3

 
2 SW - 1 NE Carbon Hill
The tornado first touched down near the Walnut Grove community along the Blount-Etowah County line. Here sporadic tree damage was noted with some large limbs snapped and trees uprooted along Highway 278. The tornado tracked northeast tracking along the ridgeline in northern Etowah County. Sporadic tree damage was noted along Cove Spring Road and Cove Road. The tornado began to strengthen as it moved northeast toward the southern portions of Boaz. Several homes were damaged in this area some from falling trees and others from direct tornado damage. At least one home near the intersection of Highway 179 and Glover Road sustained significant structural damage. A large industrial building in this area also sustained significant damage. At this point, the tornado reached its maximum intensity in Etowah County at 115 mph with a width of approximately 350 yards. The tornado continued to move northeast through Boaz with homes and structures damaged along Pleasant Hill Road and Highway 205. Significant tree damage with uprooted and snapped trees were noted in this area. The tornado continued to track northeast through the city of Boaz and into Marshall and DeKalb Counties.

Start: 33.8795/-87.5472
End: 33.9072/-87.5081
31 2020 4 12 1714 Etowah

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12.19
 
875 0
 
0
 
2 ESE Ridgeville - 2 NE Keener
The tornado first touched down near Oak Hill Cemetery on the north side of Attalla along Highway 11. Here, several large trees were uprooted. The tornado tracked northeast almost paralleling Highway 11. Many homes suffered extensive structural damage due to falling and snapped trees. Numerous power poles were also snapped along its track from Attalla into Reece City. The tornado widened and strengthened as it moved into Reece City with a wide swath of hardwood trees snapped and felled along both sides of Highway 11 near Bethany Baptist Church and Clifford Drive. Here, the tornado reached its maximum intensity of 115 mph. The tornado maintained intensity as it crossed Highway 211 and widened to its maximum width of 925 yards with damage as far east as Interstate 59 and Highway 11. A barn was also significantly damaged at this location. The tornado finally began to wind down as it tracked northeast with sporadic snapped and uprooted trees noted for the next couple of miles. The tornado lifted just south of Wallace Drive. The tornado damage path was 12.19 miles long and was 875 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 115 mph.

Start: 34.0419/-86.0704
End: 34.1752/-85.9321
30 2020 4 12 1710 Blount-Etowah-Marshall-DeKalb

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21.74

 
440
 
0

 
5

 
2 WSW Walnut Grove - 3 S Crossville
The tornado first touched down near the Walnut Grove community along the Blount-Etowah County line. Here sporadic tree damage was noted with some large limbs snapped and trees uprooted along Highway 278. The tornado tracked northeast tracking along the ridgeline in northern Etowah County. Sporadic tree damage was noted along Cove Spring Road and Cove Road. The tornado began to strengthen as it moved northeast toward the southern portions of Boaz. Several homes were damaged in this area some from falling trees and others from direct tornado damage. At least one home near the intersection of Highway 179 and Glover Road sustained significant structural damage. A large industrial building in this area also sustained significant damage. At this point, the tornado reached its maximum intensity in Etowah County at 115 mph with a width of approximately 350 yards. The tornado continued to move northeast through Boaz with homes and structures damaged along Pleasant Hill Road and Highway 205. Significant tree damage with uprooted and snapped trees were noted in this area. The tornado continued to track northeast through the city of Boaz and into Marshall and DeKalb Counties.

Start: 34.0721/-86.3249
End: 34.2383/-86.0019
29 2020 4 12 1708 Etowah

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5.52
 
525 0
 
0
 
1 NW Ramsey - 1 ESE Ridgeville
A tornado touched down southwest of the City of Attalla, generally in a wooded area near Lemon Hollow Road. Damage from this tornado mostly involved softwood trees that were snapped or uprooted in a northeasterly path crossing Miller Hollow Road a few times until the tornado approached Highway 77. Here, dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, as well as minor structural damage to a farm building and a power substation north of Gray Creek Drive. The tornado crossed Highway 77 near Clear Creek and Little Sand Valley where further tree damage was observed. It then crossed US Highway 431 and tracked along the ridgetop along Simmons Lane where trees were snapped and uprooted. Farther northeast, a residence sustained minor roof and porch damage as the circulation center passed overhead, which was evident by convergent tree fall and tree debris on the property. The tornado continued northeast where additional tree damage was observed and then dissipated near Wesson Gap Road. The tornado damage path was 5.52 miles long and was 525 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 95 mph.

Start: 33.9987/-86.1577
End: 34.0500/-86.0844
28 2020 4 12 1704 Blount

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0.78

 
115
 
0

 
0

 
4 ESE Hendrix - 4 W Altoona
An additional brief tornado touched down near the 3600 Block of County Rd 42 in northeastern Blount County. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted before the tornado impacted a farm property where structural damage occurred to at least three farm buildings, as well as a large silo. The tornado then tracked northeastward across an open pasture where additional trees were snapped and uprooted before dissipating in a nearby wooded area. The tornado was estimated to be on the ground for no more than a minute with a path length of 0.78 miles, at 115 yards wide. Maximum estimated winds were 90 mph.

Start: 34.0264/-86.3916
End: 34.0318/-86.3798
27 2020 4 12 1650 Blount

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5.56
 
500 0
 
0
 
1 SSW Fairview - 1 E Rosa
A tornado touched down near Moss Road and County Road 33. This location is in central Blount County in an open farm pasture. The tornado quickly intensified as it began to snap and uproot various trees near the farm, and also destroying a farm shed. Numerous trees were uprooted as the tornado began to cross Highway 33, before impacting two residences. It was here where the damage survey team found the most significant damage as one residence sustained moderate roof and siding damage, and another was completely swept off its foundation, moving nearly 60 ft to the north. Wind estimates at this location placed the tornado at EF-2, 115 mph. Dozens of trees were also snapped and uprooted on these properties as the tornado ran parallel to the highway in a northeasterly direction. Tracking northeast, the tornado crossed County Road 1 where another corridor of significant tree damage was observed. Just to the north, a shed was overturned and blown to the southeast. From here, the tornado continued northeast where structure damage was observed near Highway 33. Various farm buildings sustained significant damage and at least one residence sustained roof damage (winds estimated at 100 mph). Damage became more sporadic in nature and less severe northeast of this location, though another brief corridor of EF-1 damage was observed near the intersection of Shady Lane and US Highway 231, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. After crossing Highway 231, the tornado continued northeast and approached Palisades Park before dissipating along Ebell Road. The tornado damage path was 5.56 miles long and was 500 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 115 mph.

Start: 33.9384/-86.5677
End: 33.9827/-86.4876
26 2020 4 12 1647 Blount

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3.84

 
225
 
0

 
0

 
2 W - 2 E Locust Fork
A tornado touched down just east of Tawbush Road, generally west-southwest of Locust Fork. After quickly intensifying to peak intensity of 95 mph, a broad corridor of trees were snapped and uprooted near three residences. No damage was observed at these locations outside of fallen limbs and debris. The tornado then tracked east with trees sporadically uprooted and snapped before it crossed a large wooded area just west of Highway 79. The tornado then briefly tracked near Highway 79 snapping and uprooting trees where some fell on at least two homes and one vehicle. Farther east, additional softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along Massey Road. Sporadic, and mostly minor, tree damage was also noted along Pine Bluff Road and Spunky Holly Road. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Highway 15 with mainly large limbs snapped in this area. The eastern-most damage was noted along Hollingsworth Road before the tornado finally dissipated. The tornado damage path was 3.84 miles long and was 225 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 95 mph.

Start: 33.8995/-86.6339
End: 33.9043/-86.5890
25 2020 4 12 1644 Blount

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0.47
 
125
 
0
 
0
 
3 NW - 3 NNW Dallas
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down near Whites Creek, generally along Center Springs Road. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted before the tornado moved east causing minor roof damage to at least two homes, uprooting trees, and destroying a storage shed. The tornado quickly weakened and lifted as it moved over a heavily wooded area just to the east-northeast where remnant debris lied in the tree line. Aerial photos helped establish a clearly identifiable convergent debris pattern. The tornado damage path was 0.47 miles long and was 125 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 75 mph.

Start: 33.8819/-86.6877
End: 33.8832/-86.6797
24 2020 4 12 1614 Walker-Jefferson

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6.91

 
940
 
0

 
0

 
3 SSE Dora - 4 SSE Blooming Grove
A tornado began near Bryan Road at the Walker and Jefferson County line. The tornado tracked northeastward into Jefferson County where numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted along the path. Near Highway 78, a metal building was destroyed. One home lost large sections of its roof along the Bankhead Highway. Several other homes suffered varying degrees of damage and many structures had trees land on them. At least a dozen homes were damaged. The tornado ended near Gobblers Knob Road where large branches were broken from a few trees. The tornado damage path was 7.12 miles long and was 940 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 125 mph.

Start: 33.6991/-87.0534
End: 33.7478/-86.9485
23 2020 4 12 1604 Walker

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8.98
 
950
 
0
 
0
 
1 S Gorgas Steam Plant - 2 SSE Dora
A tornado developed just south of the Gorgas Power Plant along the Mulberry Fork near Copeland Bend. The most focused area of damage occurred along Rainwood Lodge Road where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, some of which fell on homes. In addition, minor roof damage was observed at several residences along the road. The tornado continued northeastward, uprooting several more trees and breaking branches before crossing Interstate 22. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted near a convenience store on Sharon Blvd with one tree falling on a nearby manufactured home just before the tornado dissipated. The tornado damage path was 8.98 miles long and was 950 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 110 mph.

Start: 33.6319/-87.2022
End: 33.7027/-87.0731
22 2020 4 12 1541 Fayette-Walker

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6.14

 
600

 
0

 
0

 
3 SSE Berry - 4 NNW Boley Springs
A tornado touched down along Christian Road, south southeast of Berry. The tornado moved northeastward and crossed County Road 30, County Road 46 and County Road 47. The tornado lifted along Highway 18 just inside the Walker County line. Several trees were snapped off or uprooted along the damage path. At least a few structures suffered minor shingle loss. The tornado damage path was 6.15 miles long and was 600 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 95 mph.

Start: 33.6264/-87.5872
End: 33.6983/-87.5245
21 2020 4 12 1534 Fayette

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1.79
 
350
 
0
 
0
 
2 SE - 2 E Stone Wall
A tornado touched down along CR 35 southeast of Fayette in far southeastern Fayette County. The tornado moved northward along CR 89, causing minor tree damage consisting of broken branches and uprooted trunks, between Mt. Pleasant/Burrow Road and County Road 35. The tornado damage path was 1.79 miles long and was 350 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 80 mph. The tornado affected mostly rural locations.

Start: 33.5878/-87.7504
End: 33.6136/-87.7472
20 2020 4 12 1518 Pickens-Fayette

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5.45

 
300

 
0

 
0

 
5 S - 2 ENE Ashcraft Corner
The tornado formed along County Road 47 (Bill Hill Church Road) about nine miles northeast of Reform in northeastern Pickens County. The tornado moved northeast, paralleled State Route 159, and ended just inside Fayette County along County Road 12. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. The tornado damage path was 5.48 miles long and was 300 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 75 mph. The tornado affected mostly rural locations.

Start: 33.4593/-87.8859
End: 33.5348/-87.8593
19 2020 4 12 1501 Pickens

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1.51
 
200
 
0
 
0
 
3 SSE Ethelsville - 3 E Pine Grove
The tornado formed near the intersection of Willie Wright Road and St Johns Road, about three miles south-southeast of Ethelsville. The tornado moved northeast almost parallel to Willie Wright Road and dissipated near the intersection of Mount Moriah Jones Road. Several large tree limbs and trees were downed along the path. The tornado damage path was 1.51 miles long and was 200 yards wide at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated around 75 mph. The tornado affected mostly rural locations.

Start: 33.3697/-88.1937
End: 33.3820/-88.1722
18 2020 3 31 1034 Barbour

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7.85
(29.97)

 
350
(350)

 
0
(0)

 
0
(1)

 
3 ENE Baker Hill - 5 S Eufaula
NWS meteorologists assessed damage near the Troy Airport and determined it was the result of an EF-0 tornado. The tornado formed near the intersection of Lake Road and Oak Grove Road just southwest of Troy Municipal Airport. Branches and a couple trees were downed along Oak Grove Road. The tornado continued east- northeastward, removing the roof from a barn and downing a couple more trees, before crossing the north-south runways at the airport. The tornado passed south of the terminal and very near the KTOI ASOS. Winds backed from 200 degrees to 170 degrees and then veered to 260 degrees while gusting to 47 mph. Minor damage may have occurred to the ASOS pending further assessment. The tornado downed a couple more trees before dissipating west of Highway 231. The tornado was observed on video from the airport.

Start: 31.8016/-85.2636
End: 31.8173/-85.1313
17 2020 3 31 951 Pike

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0.83
 
180
 
0
 
0
 
1 S - 1 ESE Sandfield
NWS meteorologists assessed damage near Sandfield and determined it was the result of an EF-0 tornado. The tornado formed in a wooded rural area south of Highway 223 and the Sandfield community. Several trees were downed as it crossed an unnamed dirt road and County Road 6615. The tornado appeared to dissipate prior to reaching the Bullock County line. A brief tornado debris signature was also observed via KMXX radar.

Start: 31.9011/-85.8111
End: 31.9025/-85.7972
16 2020 3 31 934 Pike

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1.61
 
80
 
0
 
0
 
1 WSW - 1 SE Troy Municipal Airport
NWS meteorologists assessed damage near the Troy Airport and determined it was the result of an EF-0 tornado. The tornado formed near the intersection of Lake Road and Oak Grove Road just southwest of Troy Municipal Airport. Branches and a couple trees were downed along Oak Grove Road. The tornado continued east- northeastward, removing the roof from a barn and downing a couple more trees, before crossing the north-south runways at the airport. The tornado passed south of the terminal and very near the KTOI ASOS. Winds backed from 200 degrees to 170 degrees and then veered to 260 degrees while gusting to 47 mph. Minor damage may have occurred to the ASOS pending further assessment. The tornado downed a couple more trees before dissipating west of Highway 231. The tornado was observed on video from the airport.

Start: 31.8539/-86.0307
End: 31.8580/-86.0037
15 2020 3 31 933 Pike

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0.14
 
80
 
0
 
0
 
4 WSW Orion
NWS meteorologists assessed damage along CR 1112 in northwest Pike County, southwest of the town of Orion, and determined it was the result of an EF-0 tornado. Damage was limited to a few snapped and uprooted pine trees along its brief path. A tornado debris signature was noted with this storm.

Start: 31.9371/-86.0665
End: 31.9379/-86.0643
14 2020 3 31 923 Montgomery

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3.33
 
190
 
0
 
0
 
2 WNW - 3 NNE Meadville
NWS meteorologists assessed damage in southern Montgomery County, west of the town of Pine Level, and determined it was the result of an EF-0 tornado. Minor tree damage, consisting of primarily broken limbs, was observed from Smith Gamble Road to Woodley Road. A tornado debris signature was noted with this storm.

Start: 32.0817/-86.1751
End: 32.1071/-86.1270
13 2020 3 24 1639 Colbert

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8.16
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200
(400)

 
0
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(0)

 
2.9 SSW Allsboro - 5.8 S Cherokee
The tornado touched down in western Tishomingo County in northeast Mississippi producing EF-1 damage, before crossing into Colbert County, AL just north of the Natchez Trace Parkway. As the tornado entered Colbert County, dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted and a single-family home received minor roof damage. The tornado continued on an easterly path, crossing Natchez Trace Parkway and uprooting several more trees. As the tornado reached Mynot Road, a chicken house was destroyed and a few trees were uprooted. The tornado continued to the east-northeast, uprooting a couple of trees before lifting near White Pike Road.

Start: 34.6520/-88.1300
End: 34.6670/-87.9880
12 2020 3 3 628 Bibb

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6.21
 
525
 
0
 
0
 
3 WSW Talladega National Forest - 1 NE Lawley
The tornado touched down in a heavily wooded area just west of Liberty Rd in southeast Bibb County. The tornado intensified to EF-1 strength where it knocked a manufactured home off it's foundation, and displaced a nearby vehicle. Nearby, extensive tree damage was observed with at least several dozen trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado generally continued on an eastward path where it continued to cause extensive tree damage, as well as damage to at least three homes along Maude Tower Rd and County Rd 29. The tornado then moved over a heavily wooded area near Trail Branch before crossing US Hwy 82. It then caused numerous trees to be snapped or uprooted near the Lawley Fire Department and Community Center. The tornado then dissipated just east of County Road 36 near Oakmulgee Creek.

Start: 32.8648/-87.0496
End: 32.8647/-86.9432
11 2020 3 3 604 Hale

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4.34
 
220
 
0
 
0
 
2 WSW Greensboro - 3 ESE Greensboro
The tornado touched down near Royal Estates Dr, just southwest of Greensboro. The tornado moved east-northeast where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees near the ballpark on Hwy 69. Nearby homes suffered structural damage due to fallen trees, as well as varying degrees of minor roof and siding damage. Farther downstream, tree damage was observed on Cherokee Terrace where numerous pines were uprooted. The tornado continued east-northeast where minor structural damage was observed near Centerville St and Avery Dr. The tornado then turned to the east and east-southeast where it uprooted several trees on County Rd 7 before completely dissipating near Whitsitt Creek.

Start: 32.6846/-87.6226
End: 32.6863/-87.5492
10 2020 2 13 412 Tallapoosa

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2.10
 
300
 
0
 
0
 
3 SSE Hackneyville - 3 NNW Hillabee Creek
This tornado began northeast of Alexander City along Campground Road, where some tree damage was initially observed. The tornado moved eastward where it increased in intensity and width. The worst damage occurred along Town Creek Road where the road bends northward along Hillabee Creek. In that area, many trees of various sizes were snapped or uprooted. There were just a few structures within the path of the tornado. One home had minor shingle loss and failure of a window frame, along with damage to outbuildings. One home had damage to a window from flying debris. One home had a bit more in the way of shingle loss and shifting of the ridge vent, shifting of porch columns (likely due to uplift of the porch overhang), and a window blown out of a truck. Due to the number of fallen trees (the most notable damage indicator in this case), this tornado was assigned a low-end EF-1 intensity. The tornado then crossed Hillabee Creek in a weakening state and ended between the creek and Sanford Road.

Start: 33.0162/-85.9171
End: 33.0462/-85.8819
9 2020 2 12 1713 Lauderdale

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3.75
 
400
 
0
 
0
 
7 NNE Killen - 3 WNW Lexington
An EF-1 tornado touched down west of Lauderdale County Road 25, in the Green Hill community, during the evening of February 12, 2020. Trees in a forested area west of CR 25 were snapped and uprooted. Structural damage occurred near the intersection of CR 25 and Turrentine Road, where part of the roof on a single-family home was removed, a cinderblock shed was demolished, and two smaller sheds were completely destroyed. The tornado continued northeast to the intersection of CR 363 and 144, where most of the trees surrounding a single-family home were snapped or uprooted. The tornado appeared to weaken somewhat as it continued northeast to the intersection of CR 33 and 39, where shingles were blown off several single-family homes and more trees were snapped or uprooted. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along CR 39, further northeast along CR 369, and again on CR 39 as that road turns to the north. The last evidence of damage with the tornado was to a single-family home along CR 464.

Start: 34.9674/-87.5054
End: 34.9837/-87.4424
8 2020 2 6 213 Marengo

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1.29
 
400
 
1
 
1
 
3.5-3.7 SE Demopolis
The tornado touched down southeast of Demopolis, west of US Highway 43. The tornado moved northeastward and produced damage near Starmont Lane and Orchard Drive. Several trees were uprooted or were snapped off. Two homes suffered minor damage. The most concentrated damage occurred at US Highway 43 near CR 54. Thisis the location where 2 manufactured homes were destroyed and 2 homes were damaged. The one injury and the one fatality occurred in the manufactured home that was totally destroyed. Several trees were blown down in this location too. The tornado continued across US Highway 43 where it destroyed a barn and knocked many more trees down. The tornado then lifted before it crossed French Creek near the quarry. The tornado damage path was 1.29 miles long and was 400 yards wide at its widest point.

Start: 32.4617/-87.8012
End: 32.4725/-87.7834
7 2020 2 6 157 Shelby

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5 NW Pea Ridge - 4 NNW Alabaster
The tornado touched down in a wooded area near Red Oak Rd and Hancock Creek and tracked northeast, moving across a largely uninhabited area along the Cahaba River. The tornado quickly intensified to EF-2 strength where it snapped or uprooted thousands of soft and hardwood trees just south and east of Shelby County Rd 1 in the Ward Creek area per aerial survey. Continuing northeast, the tornado crossed many bends along the Cahaba River before eventually weakening to EF-0 strength as it approached the Moss Bend area where timber damage was observed with trees snapped or uprooted. Further northeast, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along a portion of Oak View Lane. The tornado continued northeast into the Old Cahaba neighborhood where several homes sustained minor roof and siding damage. The window to a home was also blown out along with additional damage to trees. The tornado continued northeast roughly paralleling Hillsboro Parkway where more trees were uprooted. The tornado dissipated just southeast of the Helena Amphitheater. The National Weather Service would like to send special thanks to Shelby County Emergency Management and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for their assistance with ground and aerial damage assessments.

Start: 33.2015/-86.9753
End: 33.2954/-86.8503
6 2020 2 5 1718 Colbert

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6-7 ENE Tishomingo
The tornado uprooted a couple trees near Petertown Rd, which runs parallel to the MS/AL border and continued slightly northeastward toward Allsboro Rd. As the tornado crossed Allsboro Rd, it caused more widespread damage along Bishop Ln. Several trees were uprooted while a few softwoods were snapped. Structure damage, in the form of small farm buildings/sheds, was observed further down Bishop Ln. These structures sustained roof damage while one building also had a collapse of its walls. The tornado continued eastward and uprooted two more trees before lifting about three quarters of a mile east of Allsboro Rd.

Start: 34.6617/-88.1282
End: 34.6648/-88.1055
5 2020 1 11 1633 Barbour

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5.80
 
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1.3 SSW Bakerhill - 4.7 ENE Bakerhill
After reviewing the damage along with radar data, it was determined by NWS Meteorologist that the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down near Threatt Road (County Road 18) just southwest of Bakerhill. One tree was uprooted and a dead tree was snapped at starting point. The tornado progressed northeast over County Road 79 where several trees were snapped off or were uprooted. The tornado continued northeast where it crossed Highway 131. Here it tore tin sheathing, damaging an outbuilding and flipped over an outdoor basketball goal. It also snapped and uprooted many trees. The tornado then continued northeast and crossed Five Mile Road (County Road 36) where more trees were uprooted near and just north of Christian Grove Church. The tornado then lifted east of Five Mile Road over an open field. The end of the track was northeast of Bakerhill. The tornado path length was 5.80 miles long and was 275 yards wide at its widest point. Much thanks to Barbour County Emergency Management Agency for surveying the damage in Southern Barbour County.

Start: 31.7633/-85.3100
End: 31.8039/-85.2285
4 2020 1 11 1319 Marshall

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Union Grove
The tornado initially touchdown just south west of Brindlee Mountain Primary School. At this location, the school gymnasium, 10 classrooms, and the cafeteria were destroyed. Numerous beams in the roof of the gym were also twisted and bent, and large bolts used to attach it to the foundation were ripped from the structure. EF2 tornado damage was determined at this location, with wind speeds 120MPH. In addition to damage to the school, several trees were snapped or uprooted at this location near the ballfield. A set of bleachers was hurled over 150 yards from one side of the school to the other. Several dumpsters were displaced as well, along with three or four power poles snapped at their bases. This lead to additional damage at the school property when the poles fell on the school awning and roof. Little to no additional tornado damage was noted to the northeast of the school, aside from roofing materials strewn from the damage at the primary school itself. The tornado ended as it crossed Union Grove Road west of the Union Grove Fire Station.

Start: 34.3974/-86.4466
End: 34.4006/-86.4463
3 2020 1 11 1313 Cullman - Marshall

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1.84
 
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4 SW Arab - 2 SW Arab
Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado moved along Alabama Highway 69, moving from Joppa to the Hog Jaw community. The tornado caused damage to structures in this location, with numerous trees down on or beside houses in this community. EF1 tornado damage was officially found in the city of Joppa, with wind speeds of 100 mph. Trees were snapped and uprooted along Highway 69, causing minor structural damage. The tornado continued rapidly moving north east, ending in Hog Jaw at a farm across from the Westside veterinary Hospital on Alabama Highway 69. Little to no damage was noted beyond this point to the north east, aside from tin that was strewn from the barn that it last came in contact with across from the veterinary hospital. Witnesses in the city of Joppa reported a rain wrapped tornado along the tornado's path, noting that damage ended almost as quickly as the heavy rain began and ended.

Start: 34.3000/-86.5571
End: 34.3148/-86.5305
2 2020 1 11 1303 Cullman

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Holly Pond
A tornado touched down in the Holly Pond community near the center of town. The tornado caused minimal tree and roof damage as it quickly moved through the city. Minor roof damage was caused to the old WaterBrook restaurant, also blowing off siding at this location, and wrapping it around a cell phone tower northeast of the restaurant. From there, the tornado skipped northeast, causing minimal roof damage to the southwest corner of Holly Pond High School, where less than 20% of the roof was damaged, and portions of the awning were also damaged. As a result of the survey teams findings, EF0 tornado damage was determined at this location in Holly Pond, with damage associated with 80MPH winds. No additional damage was found northeast of this location.

Start: 34.1749/-86.6197
End: 34.1778/-86.6190
1 2020 1 11 1110 Pickens

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6.33
 
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2 E Pickensville - 7 SW Reform
A tornado touched down south of Highway 86, and just on the south side of Coleman Road. This location is about 2 miles east of Pickensville. From there, the tornado moved north northeast, crossing Highway 86. Along Highway 86, there were at least 3 homes damaged with 1 losing most of its roofing. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped off or were uprooted at this location. The tornado continued north northeast across Turnipseed Road, causing significant tree damage. Next, the tornado moved along Settlement Road, nearly paralleling the road northward. At this point that the tornado was likely near its peak intensity. Numerous homes were damaged or destroyed on the west side of Settlement Road, while homes on the east side sustained generally minor damage. Of the homes destroyed, six were site-built homes. Four manufactured homes were completely destroyed, three of which had anchoring systems that failed. All four manufactured home frames were found considerable distances from the home sites. Three fatalities occurred in two of these manufactured homes on Settlement Road. In addition, all of the injuries were also on Settlement Road. The tornado continued through the forest and crossed Pine Grove Road near McDaniel Road. The farm at this location sustained significant damage with the home and at least two barns heavily damaged. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted or snapped as well. From here, the tornado continued north northeastward and began to weaken. It crossed Pearson Road, uprooting several trees before dissipating north of Pearson Road and west of Phoenix Road. At least 22 homes suffered varying degrees of damage. The tornado path length was 6.33 miles long and was 1056 yards wide at its widest point.

Start: 33.3279/-88.1545
End: 33.3253/-88.1223