EF1
March 17, 2021
3:30 PMJefferson County, Alabama · Near Hueytown (ZIP 35118)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
2.8 mi
Max Width
650 yd
| Date | March 17, 2021 |
| Time | 3:30 PM |
| County | Jefferson |
| City | Hueytown |
| Property Loss | $0 |
| Crop Loss | $0 |
| Source | SWDI 2021-03-17T21:35:44Z_KBMX_F0 |
NWS Birmingham
2 NNE Watson - 2 NNW Gardendale A tornado touched down near Sutherland Road on the west side of Interstate 65 and ended near Strouts Road on the east side of the interstate. Damage consisted of downed trees with relatively minor structural damage caused directly by wind. However, there were several instances of significant residential and vehicle damage from fallen trees. One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The tornado damage path was 3.46 miles long and was 660 yards at its widest point. The maximum winds were estimated at 85 mph. Start: 33.6619/-86.8534 End: 33.6947/-86.8113
NWS EF Scale: F0
Outbreak Context
Part of 21-tornado outbreak on March 17, 2021
EF0Sumter CountyView →EF2Dallas CountyView →EF1Sumter CountyView →EF1Autauga CountyView →EF1Chilton CountyView →EF0Marengo CountyView →EF1Hale, Tuscaloosa CountyView →EF1Marengo CountyView →EF0Coosa CountyView →EF1Tuscaloosa CountyView →EF1Tuscaloosa CountyView →EF1Tuscaloosa, Jefferson CountyView →EF0Dallas CountyView →EF0Marengo CountyView →EF0Jefferson CountyView →EF2Chilton CountyView →EF1Blount CountyView →EF0Autauga CountyView →EF1Cullman CountyView →EF0Montgomery CountyView →
Source Data
SWDI Tornado ID: 2021-03-17T21:35:44Z_KBMX_F0
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS
See Also
2.8 mi650 yd wide