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April 11, 2007 · Bibb, Chilton County · 2007
EF1

April 11, 2007

2:47 PM
Bibb, Chilton County, Alabama · Near Maplesville (ZIP 36750)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.0 mi
Max Width
200 yd
DateApril 11, 2007
Time2:47 PM
CountyBibbChilton
CityMaplesville
Property Loss$11000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 29984
NWS Birmingham

Randolph A tornado touched near the intersection of County Road 36 and New Hope Village...just east of Randolph in far southeastern Bibb County. The tornado tracked east southeast and lifted just across the Chilton County line along County Road 73. The tornado damage path was 1.5 miles long and was 200 yards wide at its widest point. Several trees were either blown down or snapped off along the short path. One home was damaged by a fallen tree and one home suffered minor shingle damage. The highest winds were estimated between 90 and 95 mph...an EF1 tornado. The tornado was on the ground from approximately 347 PM until 349 PM. Start: 32.9100/-86.8900 End: 32.9000/-86.8700

NWS EF Scale: F1 (F0)

Event Narrative

The tornado touched near the intersection of CR 36 and New Hope Village, just east of Randolph. The tornado then tracked east southeast for about a mile, before crossing into Chilton County. Several trees were either blown down or snapped off along the short path. One home was damaged by a fallen tree and one home suffered minor shingle damage.

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: 29984
SWDI Tornado ID: 2007-04-11T20:46:38Z_KBMX_O4
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS

See Also

1.0 mi200 yd wide