EF1

January 4, 2023

2:59 AM
Tallapoosa County, Alabama · Near Alexander City (ZIP 35010)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
3.8 mi
Max Width
125 yd
DateJanuary 4, 2023
Time2:59 AM
CountyTallapoosa
CityAlexander City
Property Loss$0
Crop Loss$0
SourceSWDI 2023-01-04T08:58:14Z_KBMX_C5
NWS Birmingham

2 N Wind Creek State Park - 3 E Alexander City The tornado touched down in the Raintree Drive area, near where Elkahatchee Creek empties into the Tallapoosa River. From there it moved northeastward about 3 miles, crossing US Highway 280, before lifting along the western shore of the Tallapoosa River just south of the County Boat Ramp. Most damage along the was sporadic tree damage. However, a cement mixing plant near the intersection of Dadeville Road and US-280 suffered significant roof damage, leading to the EF-1 rating. Special thanks to Tallapoosa County EMA for their assistance with this survey. Start: 32.8837/-85.9362 End: 32.9159-85.8840

NWS EF Scale: F1

Outbreak Context

Part of 4-tornado outbreak on January 4, 2023

Source Data
SWDI Tornado ID: 2023-01-04T08:58:14Z_KBMX_C5
SWDI Radar Site: KBMX
SWDI Signature: TVS

See Also

3.8 mi125 yd wide