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Burlington EF-0 Tornado (Elmore County)
  April 5, 2022

 

Event Summary

EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
85 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:
None
Damage Path Length:
5.31 miles
Maximum Path Width:
300 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
3 E Claud
32.5728/-86.0225
at 1106 AM CDT
Approximate End Point/Time:
4 WNW Yates Dam
32.6103/-85.9444
at 1113 AM CDT

 

NWS Meteorologists surveyed damage in eastern Elmore County and determined it was the result of an EF-0 tornado.

The tornado began along highway 14 just east of Claud and ended along highway 229 in Burlington. Damage consisted of downed trees and some structural damage caused by fallen trees. A few homes also had damage caused directly by wind, such as missing shingles, soffit, and fascia. A carport was also blown off a home.

The data is PRELIMINARY and may be subject to change.

 

 

 

Radar Image
Reflectivity (left) and velocity (right) of the circulation just after the tornado touched down.
Images from KMXX at 1107 AM CDT.

 

Damage Photo
 Tree & Home Damage
Damage Photo
 Tree & Home Damage