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March 1, 2007 · Barbour County · 2007
EF1

March 1, 2007

3:12 PM
Barbour County, Alabama · Near Eufaula (ZIP 36027)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
2.4 mi
Max Width
75 yd
DateMarch 1, 2007
Time3:12 PM
CountyBarbour
CityEufaula
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 1148062
NWS Birmingham

6.7 NNE Eufaula The tornado touched down about a half mile west of the US 431 bridge at Cowikee Creek. The tornado tracked northeastward through the Lakepoint Resort State Park and ended in the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. At least 100 pine trees were snapped off and several power lines were blown down. The tornado was seen by several individuals as it crossed the bridge over US Highway 431. The tornado damage path was 2.4 miles long and was 75 yards wide at its widest point. Start: 31.9830/-85.1300 End: 31.9870/-85.0890

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

It has been determined that the damage near Lakepoint Resort State Park was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado touched down about a half mile west of the US 431 bridge at Cowikee Creek. The tornado tracked northeastward through the Lakepoint Resort State Park and ended in the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. At least 100 pine trees were snapped off and several power lines were blown down. The tornado was seen by several individuals as it crossed the bridge over US Highway 431. The tornado damage path was 2.4 miles long and was 75 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado was on the ground from 312 PM CST until 315 PM CST. A Tornado Warning was in effect for Barbour County from 257 PM CST valid until 330 PM CST.

Episode Narrative

A powerful spring storm system brought an outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail to Central Alabama.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 1148062
SWDI Tornado ID: 2007-03-01T21:05:00Z_KMXX_X5
SWDI Radar Site: KMXX
SWDI Signature: TVS

See Also

2.4 mi75 yd wide