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April 22, 1995 · Walker County · 1995
EF1

April 22, 1995

6:45 AM
Walker County, Alabama · Near Jasper (ZIP 35063)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
1.5 mi
Max Width
60 yd
DateApril 22, 1995
Time6:45 AM
CountyWalker
CityJasper
Property Loss$275.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 10313834
NWS Birmingham

Sumiton Several trees and power lines downed. Start: 33.7500/-87.0500 End:  33.7500/-87.0500

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

Several large oak trees were blown down in downtown Jasper. Several streets were flooded due to heavy rain. Small hail was also reported in Jasper, 10 miles north of Jasper, and Sumiton. Alabama Power reported 12,000 customers without power in Carbon Hill, Jasper, Dora, Sumiton, and Parrish. A small tornado touched down in Sumiton causing substantial property damage to a number of buildings in the downtown area and downing numerous trees.

Outbreak Context

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on April 22, 1995

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 10313834

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