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May 8, 2008 · Walker, Cullman County · 2008
EF1

May 8, 2008

1:00 PM
Walker, Cullman County, Alabama · Near Jasper (ZIP 35053)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
3.3 mi
Max Width
600 yd
DateMay 8, 2008
Time1:00 PM
CountyWalkerCullman
CityJasper
Property Loss$120000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 98701
NWS Birmingham

6.2 NE Marigold - 4.6 SW Wheat This tornado touched down on Blooming Grove Road, about six tenths of a mile south of CR-43 near the Marylee Community. From there, it moved almost due east, crossing CR-43 and Smith Lake. Along its path in Walker County, the tornado blew down or snapped off hundreds of trees, damaged or destroyed at least 6 chicken houses, and destroyed at least 5 boat houses at the Euskin Point Marina on Smith Lake. A tornado with winds up to 100 mph continued a track out of Walker County on Smith Lake. Several trees were snapped and uprooted. A roof was partially torn off of a chicken house. The tornado lifted after nearly a 3/4 mile path, but then re-developed just a few miles further northeast near Sulpher Springs. Start: 33.9700/-87.1800 End: 33.9800/-87.1300

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

The tornado that had previously touched down in Fayette County crossed into Walker County near Barron Creek at SR-13. It then tracked east-northeastward to the Kansas Community, and lifted just before reaching US-78. In Walker County, numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted, including several very large trees in Kansas.

Episode Narrative

A strong storm system and associated cold front swept through Central Alabama, causing numerous severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes.

Outbreak Context

Part of 8-tornado outbreak on May 8, 2008

Shared Episode Narrative

A strong storm system and associated cold front swept through Central Alabama, causing numerous severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 98701
SWDI Tornado ID: 2008-05-08T19:01:13Z_KBMX_N6
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS

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