National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Coastal and Marine Impacts from Imelda and Humberto as Both Track Away from the Southeast U.S.

Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine and rip current conditions to the east coast of Florida and Georgia today, spreading north along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall north and west of Imelda falling across coastal Florida and Georgia into the Carolinas could cause isolated flash and urban flooding through Tuesday. Read More >

Marshall County (Browns Valley Rd to Hwy 79) EF-1

Rating EF-1 Peak Wind 95 mph
Path Length 4.9 miles Peak Path Width 100 yards
Beginning Point 34.2798, -86.3935 End Point 34.3273, -86.3290
Start Time 6:35 AM End Time  6:40 AM

 

This tornado touched down along Browns Valley Road near the south end of Guntersville Lake and tracked northeast along Browns Valley Road and Creek Path Road before lifting near Highway 79.  Initial damage seen was trees snapped and twisted along Browns Valley Road. However as the tornado crossed a neighborhood along Creek Path Road, more substantial damage occurred. Larger trees were uprooted and one house sustained significant roof loss. This tornado lifted near Highway 79 and Creek Path Road, as little additional damage was seen along this path.

 

Tornado Track Map

 Tornado Track Map - approximate

 

Tornado Damage Photos

Structural Damage along Creek Path Road
Structural Damage along Creek Path Road 
Damage to Trees along Browns Valley Road and Creek Path Road
Damage to Trees along Browns Valley Road
and Creek Path Road

Back to April 27 Survey Info