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April 24, 2021 · Henry County · 2021
EF1

April 24, 2021

6:50 AM
Henry County, Alabama · Near Dothan (ZIP 36310)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Path Length
4.1 mi
Max Width
150 yd
DateApril 24, 2021
Time6:50 AM
CountyHenry
CityDothan
Property Loss$100.0K
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 952450
NWS Birmingham

1 ESE Tumbleton - 2 WSW Haleburg EF1 tornado touched down near CR 120 in Henry County. The tornado moved quickly eastward, causing extensive tree damage. Numerous snapped and uprooted trees were observed. A mobile home was flipped on CR 12 near CR 53. Two injuries were reported at this location. Other minor damage to roofs and damage to outbuilding was noted in this area. The tornado dissipated as it crossed CR 61. Rating was determined from the extensive tree damage, the damage to the mobile home, and other minor damage to homes. Start: 31.3984/-85.2407 End: 31.4001/-85.1713

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

An EF1 tornado touched down near CR 120 in Henry County with max winds estimated at 95 mph. The tornado moved quickly eastward, causing extensive tree damage. Numerous snapped and uprooted trees were observed. A mobile home was flipped on CR 12 near CR 53. Two injuries were reported at this location. Other minor damage to roofs and damage to outbuildings was noted in this area. The tornado dissipated as it crossed CR 61. The rating was determined from the extensive tree damage, the damage to the mobile home, and other minor damage to homes.

Episode Narrative

Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms affected the region on April 24th. Tornadoes, large hail (some to 2 inches in diameter), and widespread damaging winds occurred. The multiple rounds also caused rainfall amounts in excess of 6 inches in some locations across the tri-state region, resulting in flash flooding.

Outbreak Context

Part of 2-tornado outbreak on April 24, 2021

Shared Episode Narrative

Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms affected the region on April 24th. Tornadoes, large hail (some to 2 inches in diameter), and widespread damaging winds occurred. The multiple rounds also caused rainfall amounts in excess of 6 inches in some locations across the tri-state region, resulting in flash flooding.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 952450
SWDI Tornado ID: 2021-04-24T22:01:42Z_KEOX_G8
SWDI Radar Site: KEOX
SWDI Signature: TVS

See Also

4.1 mi150 yd wide