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April 8, 2010 · Washington County · 2010
EF0

April 8, 2010

6:15 AM
Washington County, Alabama · Near Chatom (ZIP 36553)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
0.1 mi
Max Width
100 yd
DateApril 8, 2010
Time6:15 AM
CountyWashington
CityChatom
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 225056
NWS Birmingham

1.5 WSW Malcolm A brief EF-0 tornado occurred on Happy Hill Road...just west of Highway 43. The tornado only affected one residence... producing minor damage. the most notable damage to the home was a blown out window...a damaged doorway...and minor roof damage. Portions of wood fencing was also damaged and patio furniture was thrown about. several pine trees were either snapped or downed as a result of the tornado. A few telephone poles were also damaged just to the northeast of the home on Happy Hill Road. The tornado path was 300 yards and the width was 75-100 yards. Maximum winds were 75 mph. Start: 31.1683/-88.0412 End: 31.1696/-88.0400

NWS EF Scale: F0

Event Narrative

A brief EF-0 tornado occurred on Happy Hill Road...just west of Highway 43. The tornado only affected one residence...producing minor damage. the most notable damage to the home was a blown out window...a damaged doorway...and minor roof damage. Portions of wood fencing was also damaged and patio furniture was thrown about. several pine trees were either snapped or downed as a result of the tornado. A few telephone poles were also damaged just to the northeast of the home on Happy Hill Road. The tornado path was 300 yards and the width was 75-100 yards. Maximum winds were 75 mph.

Episode Narrative

A brief EF-0 tornado occurred in Washington County. The tornado path was 300 yards and the width was 75-100 yards. Maximum winds were 75 mph.

Outbreak Context

Part of 3-tornado outbreak on April 8, 2010

Shared Episode Narrative

A brief EF-0 tornado occurred in Washington County. The tornado path was 300 yards and the width was 75-100 yards. Maximum winds were 75 mph.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 225056

See Also

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