December 25, 2012
5:27 PMHighway 231 Pea River Bridge - Tennille An EF0 tornado touched down in northwestern Dale C ounty near the Highway 231 Pea River Bridge and traveled northeastward into Pike County. In Dale County, trees were twisted and partially snapped, but no structural damage occurred. In Pike County, the tornado strengthened to EF1, but the Dale County portion of this tornado was rated EF0. The tornado touched down in far northern Dale County along Highway 231 near the Pea River. The tornado tracked northeastward and crossed County Road (CR) 200 before it entered Pike County. The tornado continued northeastward and produced damage along CR 4425 and CR 4438. The tornado lifted near the intersection of CR 4427 north of CR 4421. Numerous trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the damage path. The most significant damage occurred along CR 4425 where 2 homes sustained roof damage and 2 chicken houses were damaged. Also along CR 4438, a barn lost its roof with the tin being thrown over one half mile and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. The total tornado path length was 5.36 miles and was 300 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado first touched down at 527 pm CST. A special thanks go out to the Pike and Dale County Sheriffs Departments for their assistance in conducting the surveys. Start: 31.5943/-8 5 .7819 End: 31.6664/-8 5 .7473
NWS EF Scale: F 1 Polygon
An EF0 tornado touched down in northwestern Dale county near the Highway 231 Pea River Bridge and traveled northeastward into Pike County. In Dale county, trees were twisted and partially snapped, but no structural damage occurred. In Pike county, the tornado strengthened to EF1, but the Dale county portion of this tornado was rated EF0.
A strong upper level trough and cold front moved through the area. There was sufficient instability and shear for a few strong to severe thunderstorms across the area, including a few tornadoes. However, all of the tornadoes were rated EF0, and the most severe weather remained just west of southeastern Alabama.
Part of 18-tornado outbreak on December 25, 2012
A strong upper level trough and cold front moved through the area. There was sufficient instability and shear for a few strong to severe thunderstorms across the area, including a few tornadoes. However, all of the tornadoes were rated EF0, and the most severe weather remained just west of southeastern Alabama.