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June 22, 2018 · Winston, Cullman County · 2018
EF2

June 22, 2018

5:46 PM
Winston, Cullman County, Alabama · Near Cullman (ZIP 35019)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Path Length
7.0 mi
Max Width
260 yd
DateJune 22, 2018
Time5:46 PM
CountyWinstonCullman
CityCullman
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 767292
NWS Birmingham

1 NNW Sardis - 4 WNW West Point Peak intensity of the tornado was observed along CR 1091, west of CR 1114. A one year old manufactured home was completely destroyed as it broke away from its anchors, causing 3 injuries. The home was perpendicular to the winds, facing due west. It was displaced about 20 yards from its original location. Three of four corner anchor units were ripped from the ground. The forth remained lodged in ground but the metal strap was ripped from the I-Beam. It is worth noting that the anchors were approximately 2-3 feet into the ground, and were strapped to the I-Beam (from what could be observed). However, given the highly saturated, muddy soil, the anchors were pulled out as the home tipped backwards. Given this potential failure, winds were estimated at 130 mph, or slightly above the expected value for a completely destroyed manufactured home. Additionally, near this location, several trees were uprooted. Peak width of approximately 180 yards were also documented in this area. Start: 34.2415/-87.1344 End: 34.2500/-87.0136

NWS EF Scale: F2

Event Narrative

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in extreme |northeastern Winston County and determined that it was consistent |with an EF0 tornado. The tornado began in a wooded area just east |of the County Road 80 bridge over Rock Creek. The tornado crossed |County 80 where a tree was uprooted. County Road 80 criss-crossed |the tornado's path a couple times as it moved eastward. Sporadic |tree damage occurred with several large branches broken and a few |trees uprooted or snapped. The roof was removed from a newer large |shed, and tin was peeled back from a couple of old barns. The tornado |crossed into Cullman County just south of County Road 1063.

Episode Narrative

Several Meso-Scale Convective Systems tracked through Central Alabama and produced a wide variety of severe weather.

Outbreak Context

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on June 22, 2018

Shared Episode Narrative

Several Meso-Scale Convective Systems tracked through Central Alabama and produced a wide variety of severe weather.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 767292

See Also

7.0 mi260 yd wide