EF1
February 26, 2008
3:50 AMShelby County, Alabama · Near Chelsea (ZIP 35242)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
0.5 mi
Max Width
150 yd
| Date | February 26, 2008 |
| Time | 3:50 AM |
| County | Shelby |
| City | Chelsea |
| Property Loss | $50000.00M |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | SWDI 2008-02-26T09:45:20Z_KBMX_G8 |
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
Outbreak Context
Part of 3-tornado outbreak on February 26, 2008
Source Data
SWDI Tornado ID: 2008-02-26T09:45:20Z_KBMX_G8
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS
See Also
0.5 mi150 yd wide