February 17, 2008
12:26 PM| Date | February 17, 2008 |
| Time | 12:26 PM |
| County | Dallas |
| City | Selma |
| Property Loss | $350000.00M |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | NCEI 85100 |
4.0 N Potter - 3.4 ENE Summerfield The tornado touched down near Warrior Drive, just southeast of the Perry County L ine. It then tracked northeastward across AL-219 near the intersection of CR-230, moved right through the Summerfield Community, and crossed CR-37, before lifting just east of the intersection of CR-37 and CR-844. At least 5 structures, including 2 mobile homes and a metal warehouse, were destroyed. Twelve to fifteen additional structures, including several homes and an auto body shop, were damaged to varying degrees. Hundreds of trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the damage path. Start: 32.4900/-87.1100 End: 32.5500/-87.0000
NWS EF Scale: F2
The tornado touched down near Warrior Drive, just southeast of the Perry County line. It then tracked northeastward across AL-219 near the intersection of CR-230, moved right through the Summerfield Community, and crossed CR-37, before lifting just east of the intersection of CR-37 and CR-844. At least 5 structures, including 2 mobile homes and a metal warehouse, were destroyed. Twelve to fifteen additional structures, including several homes and an auto body shop, were damaged to varying degrees. Hundreds of trees were either snapped off or uprooted along the damage path.
A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama.
Part of 15-tornado outbreak on February 17, 2008
A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama.