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April 17, 1998 · Covington County · 1998
EF1

April 17, 1998

4:15 PM
Covington County, Alabama · Near Enterprise (ZIP 36467)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.0 mi
Max Width
300 yd
DateApril 17, 1998
Time4:15 PM
CountyCovington
CityEnterprise
Property Loss$1.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 5642581
NWS Birmingham

Opp A tornado touched down just east of the Opp C ountry C lub, then moved southeast crossing U S Highway 84 just south of downtown before lifting back into the cloud just west of U S Highway 331. The tornado damaged the Opp M ill and tore off part of the roof from the South Highlands Elementary S chool. The tornado damaged more than ninety homes and several businesses. No injuries were reported. Start: 31.2800/-86.2500 End:  31.2800/-86.2500

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

A tornado touched down just east of the Opp country club, then moved southeast crossing U S Highway 84 just south of downtown before lifting back into the cloud just west of U S Highway 331. The tornado damaged the Opp mill and tore off part of the roof from the South Highlands Elementary school. The tornado damaged more than ninety homes and several businesses. No injuries were reported.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 5642581

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