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March 23, 2012 · Geneva County · 2012
EF0

March 23, 2012

11:48 AM
Geneva County, Alabama · Near Dothan (ZIP 36344)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.7 mi
Max Width
25 yd
DateMarch 23, 2012
Time11:48 AM
CountyGeneva
CityDothan
Property Loss$25000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 362792
NWS Birmingham

3.2 WNW Malvern - 2.7 NNW Malvern A weak tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 73 and Scott Road, knocking down a few trees in this location. This tornado continued northeastward a short distance where a few houses experienced minor roof damage near 1984 N County Road 49. The tornado then lifted shortly afterwards. The damage was consistent was an EF0 tornado with maximum winds around 80 mph. Monetary damage was estimated. Start: 31.1502/-85.5590 End:  31.1631/-85.5348

NWS EF Scale: F0 Polygon

Event Narrative

A weak tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 73 and Scott Road, knocking down a few trees in this location. This tornado continued northeastward a short distance where a few houses experienced minor roof damage near 1984 N County Road 49. The tornado then lifted shortly afterwards. The damage was consistent was an EF0 tornado with maximum winds around 80 mph. Monetary damage was estimated.

Episode Narrative

A strong upper level low coupled with moderate wind shear aided in the development of a few strong to severe storms across the tri-state area. The severe storms remained across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia with one weak tornado occurring in Geneva county, AL. Lightning also struck Samson High School in Geneva county, causing damage.

Outbreak Context

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on March 23, 2012

Shared Episode Narrative

A strong upper level low coupled with moderate wind shear aided in the development of a few strong to severe storms across the tri-state area. The severe storms remained across southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia with one weak tornado occurring in Geneva county, AL. Lightning also struck Samson High School in Geneva county, causing damage.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 362792
SWDI Tornado ID: 2012-03-23T17:47:01Z_KEOX_M0
SWDI Radar Site: KEOX
SWDI Signature: TVS

See Also

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