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November 17, 2014 · Butler County · 2014
EF1

November 17, 2014

3:59 AM
Butler County, Alabama · Near Greenville (ZIP 36037)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
5.9 mi
Max Width
150 yd
DateNovember 17, 2014
Time3:59 AM
CountyButler
CityGreenville
Property Loss$100000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 548895
NWS Birmingham

1.4 S Georgiana-3.3 NE Avant The tornado touched down near Norrell Ave . and tracked northeast across Palmer and Veneer Ave . It was at these locations where the tornado reached its peak intensity. Significant tree damage was observed and many power lines were downed. A few sheds and outbuildings were destroyed with minor shingle damage noted to a couple of homes. the tornado tracked northeast across highway 31 and 106...producing sporadic tree damage. The tornado lifted near Bushy Creek Drive and Mccall Road. Prior to lifting the tornado produced minor damage to a couple of Mobile homes and two cars were heavily damaged by trees. Start: 31.6093/-86.7471 End: 31.6554/-86.6629

NWS EF Scale: F1 Polygon

Event Narrative

The tornado touched down near Norrell Ave. and tracked northeast across Palmer and Veneer Ave. It was at these locations where the tornado reached its peak intensity. Significant tree damage was observed and many power lines were downed. A few sheds and outbuildings were destroyed with minor shingle damage noted to a couple of homes. The tornado tracked northeast across highway 31 and 106, producing sporadic tree damage. The tornado lifted near Bushy Creek Drive and Mccall Road. Prior to lifting the tornado produced minor damage to a couple of mobile homes and two cars were heavily damaged by trees.

Episode Narrative

Isolated severe thunderstorms moved across the area during the early morning hours of November 17th, producing 3 weak tornadoes that caused damage in portions of southwest and south central Alabama.

Outbreak Context

Part of 5-tornado outbreak on November 17, 2014

Shared Episode Narrative

Isolated severe thunderstorms moved across the area during the early morning hours of November 17th, producing 3 weak tornadoes that caused damage in portions of southwest and south central Alabama.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 548895

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