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February 17, 2008 · Dallas County · 2008
EF2

February 17, 2008

12:26 PM
Dallas County, Alabama · Near Selma (ZIP 36703)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
7.6 mi
Max Width
400 yd
DateFebruary 17, 2008
Time12:26 PM
CountyDallas
CitySelma
Property Loss$350000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 85100
NWS Birmingham

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

Event Narrative

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.

Episode Narrative

A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 85100
SWDI Tornado ID: 2008-02-17T18:26:49Z_KBMX_G1
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS

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