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April 10, 2009 · Russell County · 2009
EF1

April 10, 2009

8:20 PM
Russell County, Alabama · Near Phenix City (ZIP 36856)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Path Length
0.5 mi
Max Width
150 yd
DateApril 10, 2009
Time8:20 PM
CountyRussell
CityPhenix City
Property Loss$50000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 164813
NWS Birmingham

2.6 WSW Nuckols - 2.3 SW Nuckols The tornado briefly touched down and produced damage near the intersection of Ridge Road and Rutledge Road, about 4 miles east-northeast of Seale. One mobile home was lifted off its foundation, spun and flipped, and completely destroyed. One occupant of the mobile home was injured. Several trees were also blown down along the short path. A powerful spring storm system, including a deepening surface low and a strong cold front, brought widespread severe weather to central Alabama. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and 8 tornadoes were reported across the area. Start: 32.3099/-85.1076 End: 32.3086/-85.0994

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

The tornado briefly touched down and produced damage near the intersection of Ridge Road and Rutledge Road, about 4 miles east-northeast of Seale. One mobile home was lifted off its foundation, spun and flipped, and completely destroyed. One occupant of the mobile home was injured. Several trees were also blown down along the short path.

Episode Narrative

A powerful spring storm system, including a deepening surface low and a strong cold front, brought widespread severe weather to central Alabama. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and 8 tornadoes were reported across the area.

Outbreak Context

Part of 11-tornado outbreak on April 10, 2009

Shared Episode Narrative

A powerful spring storm system, including a deepening surface low and a strong cold front, brought widespread severe weather to central Alabama. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and 8 tornadoes were reported across the area.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 164813

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