EF0

May 31, 2004

3:22 AM
Jefferson County, Alabama · Near Hueytown (ZIP 35023)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.7 mi
Max Width
150 yd
DateMay 31, 2004
Time3:22 AM
CountyJefferson
CityHueytown
Property Loss$250.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceSWDI 2004-05-31T09:22:26Z_KBMX_A2
NWS Birmingham

Bluff Park-2 E Hoover An F0 tornado began near the crest of Shades Mountain in Bluff Park. This tornado traveled east southeast, moving through Bluff Park and Hoover, and ended near Rocky Ridge Road just east of Interstate 65. At least 73 homes were damaged, mainly by fallen trees. At least 5 homes suffered major damage. Several automobiles were damaged or destroyed by fallen trees. Several businesses along US 31 and on Lorna Road sustained varying degrees of roof damage. Numerous trees were knocked down, snapped off, or uprooted along the path. The tornado path was 4.24 miles long and 150 yards wide at its widest point. Start: 33.4000/-86.8700 End: 33. 41 00/-86.7800

NWS EF Scale: F0

Outbreak Context

Part of 3-tornado outbreak on May 31, 2004

Source Data
SWDI Tornado ID: 2004-05-31T09:22:26Z_KBMX_A2
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS

See Also

1.7 mi150 yd wide