Choccolocco Tornado - Calhoun County
August 25th, 2008
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Rating:
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EF-1
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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90 - 100 MPH
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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1.1 Miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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250 Yards
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Approximate Start Point:
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33.68/-85.69 at 12:19 PM
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Approximate End Point:
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33.70/-85.70 at 12:20 PM
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A National Weather Service damage assessment team surveyed the storm damage in Calhoun County. It was determined that the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado was rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds between 90 and 100 MPH. The total tornado damage path was 1.1 miles long and was 250 yards wide at its widest point.
The tornado touched down on Cross Creek Road, just east of Choccolocco Road and then moved north-northwestward, roughly parallel to Choccolocco Road. It lifted near the intersection of Choccolocco Road and Cobb Road. One auto shop was destroyed, and two houses sustained moderate damage. Additionally, one home suffered light damage, and 50 to 100 trees were snapped off or were uprooted along the path.
Damage Photos
Structure Damage Structure Damage Tree & Structure Damage
Structure Damage Home Damage Tree Damage
Tree Uprooted Tree Damage Tree Damage
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