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April 11, 2007 · Jefferson County · 2007
EF1

April 11, 2007

2:14 PM
Jefferson County, Alabama · Near Gardendale (ZIP 35148)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
0.6 mi
Max Width
40 yd
DateApril 11, 2007
Time2:14 PM
CountyJefferson
CityGardendale
Property Loss$20000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 29980
NWS Birmingham

2.7 NNW Sayre The tornado touched down on Tate Mill Road, just northwest of County Road 140 or Warrior Jasper Road. The tornado tracked east southeast and lifted on Humber Road in the Bagley Community. The tornado damage path was approximately one half mile long and 40 yards wide at its widest point. Several windows were blown out of homes and automobiles. One 18-wheeler carrying a load was overturned. One office trailer was overturned. Several hardwood trees were either snapped off or uprooted. At least one of the trees fell on a home and produced damage. The tornado was witnessed by several people in the area. The highest winds were estimated between 90 and 95 mph...an EF1 tornado. The tornado was on the ground from approximately 314 PM until 316 PM. Start: 33.7500/-86.9800 End: 33.7500/-86.9800

NWS EF Scale: F1 (F0)

Event Narrative

The tornado touched down in the Bagley Community, on Tate Mill Road just northwest of CR 140. The tornado tracked east and lifted on Humber Road, just east of CR 140. Several windows were blown out of homes and automobiles. One 18-wheeler carrying a load was overturned. One office trailer was overturned. Several hardwood trees were either snapped off or uprooted. At least one of the trees fell on and damaged a home.

Episode Narrative

Supercell thunderstorms developed in the afternoon and evening hours, producing severe weather that included tornadoes and very large hail.

Outbreak Context

Part of 5-tornado outbreak on April 11, 2007

Shared Episode Narrative

Supercell thunderstorms developed in the afternoon and evening hours, producing severe weather that included tornadoes and very large hail.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 29980

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