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May 31, 2004 · Jefferson County · 2004
EF0

May 31, 2004

3:29 AM
Jefferson County, Alabama · Near Hoover (ZIP 35022)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
4.2 mi
Max Width
150 yd
DateMay 31, 2004
Time3:29 AM
CountyJefferson
CityHoover
Property Loss$500.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 5401794
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

Event Narrative

An F0 tornado touched down just east of Virginia Drive and traveled east southeast across the southern part of Hueytown. The tornado crossed Hueytown Road and ended just west of Brookline Drive. At least 20 homes were damaged by falling trees and 6 homes suffered major damage. The tornado path was 1.7 miles long and 150 yards wide at its widest point. Thousands of electric customers were left without power for several hours after the storm.Begin: 33 26 35/87 00 35 End: 33 25 72/86 58 75

Outbreak Context

Part of 3-tornado outbreak on May 31, 2004

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 5401794

See Also

4.2 mi150 yd wide