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February 26, 2008 · Shelby County · 2008
EF1

February 26, 2008

3:50 AM
Shelby County, Alabama · Near Chelsea (ZIP 35242)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
0.5 mi
Max Width
150 yd
DateFebruary 26, 2008
Time3:50 AM
CountyShelby
CityChelsea
Property Loss$50000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 85235
NWS Birmingham

5.0 N Simmsville - 5.2 NNW Argyle A narrow tornado path began just to the lee of Double Oak Mountain, and continued east-northeastward for about a half mile across the Highland Lakes S ubdivision. Twenty to 30 trees were either uprooted or snapped. Several homes received damage from direct or indirect hits from falling trees. On one street directly in the path of the tornado, the mailboxes on both sides of the street were sucked open. At Pinecliff Circle and Highland Park Drive, at least 3 homes had roofing or siding stripped off. Start: 33.4000/-86.6600 End: 33.4000/-86.6500

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

A narrow tornado path began just to the lee of Double Oak Mountain, and continued east-northeastward for about a half mile across the Highland Lakes subdivision. Twenty to 30 trees were either uprooted or snapped. Several homes received damage from direct or indirect hits from falling trees. On one street directly in the path of the tornado, the mailboxes on both sides of the street were sucked open. At Pinecliff Circle and Highland Park Drive, at least 3 homes had roofing or siding stripped off.

Episode Narrative

An advancing cold front moving through the state caused widespread wind damage and a few tornadoes across Central Alabama, especially in the eastern half of the state.

Outbreak Context

Part of 3-tornado outbreak on February 26, 2008

Shared Episode Narrative

An advancing cold front moving through the state caused widespread wind damage and a few tornadoes across Central Alabama, especially in the eastern half of the state.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 85235
SWDI Tornado ID: 2008-02-26T09:45:20Z_KBMX_G8
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS

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