January 21, 2017

2.8 E Gilbertown - 1 E Putnam The tornado first touched down on Clark Road and continued 15 miles to the northeast to the Choctaw and Marengo County line. 4 homes were destroyed, including 2 mobile homes. 2 other mobile homes were destroyed by downed trees. Another 18 structures experienced varying degrees of damage, some of which included major roof damage or roof loss. The most significant damage was located on Chapel Hill Road, Wimberly Road, and Pleasant Hill Road. This tornado continued from Choctaw County where EF2 damage occurred. The tornado crossed into Marengo County near the Slater Community on Blue Rock Road. The tornado moved northeast and generally parallel Blue Rock Road into the Putnam Community. The tornado crossed State Highway 69 and lifted east of Putnam on County Road 4. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. At least one mobile home was destroyed and several homes sustained roof damage. The tornado was 0.21 miles long and was 90 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds around 75 mph. Thanks to Marengo County EMA for their assistance with this survey. We would like to thank Choctaw County EMA and the people of Choctaw County for their time and assistance with this survey. Start: 31.8476/-88.2905 End: 32.0237/-88.0173

NWS EF Scale: F2

Part of 12-tornado outbreak on January 21, 2017