EF1

March 3, 2019

1:37 PM
Washington County, Alabama · Near Chatom (ZIP 36558)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
2.6 mi
Max Width
100 yd
DateMarch 3, 2019
Time1:37 PM
CountyWashington
CityChatom
Property Loss$50.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceSWDI 2019-03-03T19:33:46Z_KMOB_W2
NWS Birmingham

8 SW McIntosh - 6 SW McIntosh The tornado began near John Johnston Road and continued east, adjacent to Fairford Road. The tornado lifted roughly just south of Price Rivers Road and just east of Fairford Road. The tornado produced tree damage along its path, snapping both softwood and hardwood trees. The most extensive tree damage was noted near the Sims Chapel Holiness Church. At the church itself, an addition to the church was heavily damaged. This addition was open facing which allowed the wind to get inside of the structure. A few structures suffered minor damage along the patch, primarily due to downed trees. Based on radar data, the start point of the tornado could have occurred west of John Johnston Road, but this is in a remote area where access is limited. Start: 31.2118/-88.1575 End: 31.2152/-88.1142

NWS EF Scale: F1

Source Data
SWDI Tornado ID: 2019-03-03T19:33:46Z_KMOB_W2
SWDI Radar Site: KMOB
SWDI Signature: TVS

See Also

2.6 mi100 yd wide