EF1

March 25, 2021

3:48 PM
Jefferson County, Alabama · Near Center Point (ZIP 35206)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
4.8 mi
Max Width
700 yd
DateMarch 25, 2021
Time3:48 PM
CountyJefferson
CityCenter Point
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceSWDI 2021-03-25T21:48:38Z_KBMX_H5
NWS Birmingham

1 NW Ruffner Mountain - 1 N Alton An EF1 tornado formed near the intersection of 8th Ave S and 85th St S in the South Eastlake and South Highlands neighborhoods of northeast Birmingham. It continued northeast into the South Roebuck neighborhood uprooting numerous trees. It made a jog eastward as it crossed the northern end of Ruffner mountain, continuing to uproot and snap numerous trees as it traveled between Highway 11 and Interstate 59 in the Roebuck Plaza neighborhood. The tornado crossed Interstate 459 and dissipated as it reached the Jefferson Memorial Gardens on the southwest side of Trussville. Around 42 homes were damaged, almost all by falling trees. Start: 33.5686/-86.7070 End: 33.6015/-86.6361

NWS EF Scale: F1

Source Data
SWDI Tornado ID: 2021-03-25T21:48:38Z_KBMX_H5
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS

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