April 27, 2011

0.8 ESE Orrville - 1.3 ENE Monrovia The tornado began near mile markers 342 and 343, producing EF-0 intensity winds of up to 70 mph and snapping trees. The tornado then continued moving northeast producing generally minor and sporadic tree damage in rural areas of Limestone C ounty along Brownsferry Road. It then continued its path northeast into Madison C ounty. The tornado continued its path from Limestone into Madison C ounty producing minor and sporadic damage. As it moved into Madison C ounty the tornado intensified. It began uprooting large trees and producing some minor damage to homes in several locations. The most notable damage occurred in Madison along Balch Road near Kentucky Drive, Wall Triana at Gooch Lane, along McCrary Road, and further northeast along Capshaw Road between Nance Road and Jeff Road. From McCrary Road to Jeff Road, the width of tornado damage increased to approximately 75 yards. The tornado then continued moving northeast across Bishop Creek Road to Holbrook Drive. Damage along this portion of the track included uprooted large trees, some snapped-off tree tops, and minor roof damage. The tornado finally lifted further northeast on Holbrook Drive. Start: 34.6655/-86.9172 End: 34.7797/-86.7006

NWS EF Scale: F1

Part of 59-tornado outbreak on April 27, 2011