EF1

February 2, 2016

8:10 PM
Lamar County, Alabama · Near Vernon (ZIP 35594)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
4.1 mi
Max Width
400 yd
DateFebruary 2, 2016
Time8:10 PM
CountyLamar
CityVernon
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceSPC
NWS Birmingham

3.7 S Beaverton - 2 E Beaverton National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Lamar County and have determined that the damage is consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Winds were estimated to be around 105 mph. The tornado touched down along Christain Road near Taylor Springs Road. It moved north-northeast and caused major roof damage to one residence at the intersection of Pond Road and Garrison Road. From there, the tornado turned more to the northeast snapping and uprooting trees as it crossed County Road 49, Piney Grove Road, Pinewood Circle, and Turkey Branch Road. One residence on Pinewood Circle sustained minor shingle damage. The tornado continued northeast causing only tree damage until it lifted along Sorghum Hollow Road. Start: 33.8779/-88.0210 End: 33.9300/-87.9856

NWS EF Scale: F1 Polygon

Outbreak Context

Part of 4-tornado outbreak on February 2, 2016

See Also

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