March 1, 2007
3:12 PM| Date | March 1, 2007 |
| Time | 3:12 PM |
| County | Barbour |
| City | Eufaula |
| Property Loss | $0 |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 1148062 |
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
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.
A powerful spring storm system brought an outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail to Central Alabama.
Part of 14-tornado outbreak on March 1, 2007
A powerful spring storm system brought an outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail to Central Alabama.