EF1

May 6, 2009

7:25 AM
Lawrence, Morgan County, Alabama · Near Moulton (ZIP 35650)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
3.2 mi
Max Width
75 yd
DateMay 6, 2009
Time7:25 AM
CountyLawrenceMorgan
CityMoulton
Property Loss$250000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceSPC
NWS Birmingham

4.0 S Caddo - 3.9 SW Griffin Addition The tornado touched down in the backyard of a mobile home along CR 327. At this location, a large oak tree fell onto the mobile home splitting it in two where a woman and her young daughter were taking shelter. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped surrounding the home. The tornado path continued northeast along CR 328 producing significant damage to another mobile home. More than half of the structure was moved off its well secured foundation and the majority of the roof was blown off. A few outbuildings were completely destroyed and vehicles were moved from their original locations in the driveway. Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted at this location. Peak wind speed was estimated at 105 mph. The tornado continued its track northeast into western portions of Morgan County. Numerous large trees were uprooted and snapped along it's path. Minor structural damage to homes occurred as trees were knocked down onto them. The tornado lifted about half of a mile north of the intersection of Raper Road and Pleasant Hill Road. Start: 34.5117/-87.13 End: 34.5443/-87.0833

NWS EF Scale: F1

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