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May 6, 2009 · Walker County · 2009
EF0

May 6, 2009

8:11 AM
Walker County, Alabama · Near Jasper (ZIP 35501)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
3.4 mi
Max Width
200 yd
DateMay 6, 2009
Time8:11 AM
CountyWalker
CityJasper
Property Loss$850000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 176015
NWS Birmingham

6.2 NNW Sipsey A tornado briefly touched down along Highway 69 and crossed the road before lifting. A carport was destroyed with debris scattered across the road. Several trees were uprooted and snapped and a trampoline was carried 200 yards downwind. A utility pole was also snapped but was likely impacted by debris. Start: 33.907/-87.1027 End: 33.9079/-87.0988

NWS EF Scale: F0

Event Narrative

The tornado touched down near the eastern city limits of Jasper, tracked eastward across Highway 78, and lifted near Golf Course Road. Five structures were damaged. A bank drive through structure was detached from the main building and rotated 90 degrees. Two car dealerships sustained damage. Forty cars were totaled, mostly due to broken windows resulting in water damage. Three air handlers atop the dealerships were rolled. Numerous trees were uprooted. A billboard was also impaled by a fiberglass missile.

Episode Narrative

An upper level disturbance and a nearby stationary front combined to produce numerous severe thunderstorms across Central Alabama, that included damaging winds, large hail, and several tornadoes.

Outbreak Context

Part of 12-tornado outbreak on May 6, 2009

Shared Episode Narrative

An upper level disturbance and a nearby stationary front combined to produce numerous severe thunderstorms across Central Alabama, that included damaging winds, large hail, and several tornadoes.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 176015
SWDI Tornado ID: 2009-05-06T14:10:51Z_KBMX_L0
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS

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