EF0

March 17, 2021

3:56 PM
Jefferson County, Alabama · Near Gardendale (ZIP 35117)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Path Length
3.5 mi
Max Width
660 yd
DateMarch 17, 2021
Time3:56 PM
CountyJefferson
CityGardendale
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceSPC
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

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