EF1

April 24, 2010

7:06 PM
Fayette County, Alabama · Near Winfield (ZIP 35550)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
6.6 mi
Max Width
200 yd
DateApril 24, 2010
Time7:06 PM
CountyFayette
CityWinfield
Property Loss$77000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceSPC
NWS Birmingham

NE Berry - 5 W Oakman A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Fayette and Walker Counties. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds around 100 mph with a damage path of 400 yds wide at its widest point. A tornado formed in southeastern Fayette County about 4 miles northeast of Berry. The tornado tracked northeastward and crossed into Walker County. The tornado lifted 5 miles west of Oakman. Along the damage path, several hundred trees were snapped off or were uprooted. A 100 ft radio tower was blown down. Start: 33.6794/-87.5386 End: 33.7182/-87.474

NWS EF Scale: F1

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6.6 mi200 yd wide