March 31, 2021

1 SSW - 1 SSE Nesmith The tornado began just west of County Road 146 where several large branches were broken from a pine tree. The tornado continued northeast through a wooded area where it snapped and uprooted multiple softwood trees along the way. At the intersection of Helicon Road and County Road 146, various types of structural and foliage damage was observed, including the near total removal of a metal barn roof and significant loss of roof covering on a site-built home. A carport garage that was attached to the home was also completely destroyed. The tornado tracked through an open field before producing additional minor tree damage and removing a few metal roof panels on a barn along County Road 45. Thereafter, the tornado rapidly dissipated right after crossing into Cullman County. Start: 34.1591/-87.1281 End: 34.1633/-87.1112

NWS EF Scale: F1

Part of 4-tornado outbreak on March 31, 2021