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February 17, 2008 · Clay County · 2008
EF0

February 17, 2008

2:03 PM
Clay County, Alabama · Near Alexander City (ZIP 35010)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.6 mi
Max Width
50 yd
DateFebruary 17, 2008
Time2:03 PM
CountyClay
CityAlexander City
Property Loss$10000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 85109
NWS Birmingham

2.4 S Gibsonville - 1.9 SSW Mellow Valley The tornado touched down near Fuller Road where minimal tree damage occurred and one home sustained roof damage. It then tracked northeast before lifting near catfish road. A small catfish restaurant had a part of the roof torn off. Several trees were snapped off along the short path. One vehicle was partially lifted into the air and the roof debris was deposited underneath it. There were approximately 100 people in the catfish restaurant when the tornado hit. These people were in the basement after the owner took action when hearing the warning. No injuries were reported. Start: 33.1500/-85.7900 End: 33.1500/-85.7600

NWS EF Scale: F0

Event Narrative

The tornado touched down near Fuller Road where minimal tree damage occurred and one home sustained roof damage. It then tracked northeast before lifting near catfish road. A small catfish restaurant had a part of the roof torn off. Several trees were snapped off along the short path. One vehicle was partially lifted into the air and the roof debris was deposited underneath it. There were approximately 100 people in the catfish restaurant when the tornado hit. These people were in the basement after the owner took action when hearing the warning. No injuries were reported.

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: 85109

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