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January 10, 2009 · Washington County · 2009
EF1

January 10, 2009

5:05 PM
Washington County, Alabama · Near Jackson (ZIP 36558)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.6 mi
Max Width
200 yd
DateJanuary 10, 2009
Time5:05 PM
CountyWashington
CityJackson
Property Loss$2500000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 147391
Event Narrative

An EF-1 tonado developed near the intersection of Topton Road and U.S. Highway 43. The tornado traveled northeast for about 1.6 miles and ended near the Ciba industrial plant. Numerous pine trees were snapped at their bases along the entire path and extensive roof damage was observed to single family residence homes. The Ciba plant experienced damage to several of its building's roofs. The high winds also blew through the glass door entry-ways of several buildings. High winds also blew out the rear windshields of an entire row of pickup trucks. One truck in the parking lot was flipped upside down and extensive tree damage occurred near the entrance to the plant.

Episode Narrative

An EF-1 tornado with winds estimated at 104 mph cut a 1.6 mile path across southeastern Washington County. The tornado went through the Ciba plant in McIntosh causing damage to the plants roofs and vehicles. No injuries were reported with this tornado.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 147391

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